Let’s imagine a negative scene to understand an important concept. Let’s see that a murder has happened in our neighborhood. We witness the murder site, and similar thoughts afflict us the whole day. Then, we hear news of a similar kind. We shall worry more, and we shall feel unsafe the entire day. These negative …
Eclipses are common natural phenomena. There are several beliefs associated with eclipses. Eclipse of October 2022 is a rare one, which occurred after 1400 years. But, people have begun fearing the eclipses, which actually happen to feel the presence of God more intensely. Today is Solar Eclipse. We are aware of the science. During the …
Deepotsava, Deepawali, or Diwali… celebrating the light. Diya means to give, and Wali signifies energy. Ali wali Sher-e-Khuda is the energy. The ‘so-called’ religious experts may call the festival Deepotsava but the light is the same, irrespective of religion or sect. Shubh means happy, peaceful, or serene. Yesterday, we observed Narak Chaudas, when Sri Krishna killed Narakaasura, a demon. This also indicates joy for celebration. Light prevails in the heart, by victory over …
Often, we are very lazy and are always ready to give thousands of excuses for health or wealth. But, the main cause behind laziness is the mind, which plays the game. As the mind plays the game, we become engrossed in the game, and the mind wins. When we become strong, then we can win …
—-चित्त में कर्तापन का अभाव ही उत्तम समाधान है,वही आनंदमय परमपद है।—-समस्त प्राणियों के भीतर जैसा भाव होता है,वैसा ही बाहर अनुभव होता है।—-देह में अहं भावना करने से आत्मा दैहिक दुःखों के वशीभूत होता है,अहं भाव/देह भाव त्याग देने पर उस दुःख जाल से मुक्त हो जाता है।।। योग वाशिष्ठ ।।
We have talked a lot about many aspects of spiritual progress. The easiest way to progress in this Kaliyuga is to remain aware. We have to remain aware of everything in our surroundings. It may appear contradictory but it is the need of the day. You need not close your eyes and meditate, but it is important …
Death is an illusion. For a layman, it is, “Death is the reality.” The essence of the Gita, Bible, Quran, and the rest is death is an illusion. We are aware that we lose our physical assets but we carry forward our minds to future births. Today is Dhanteras and we celebrate the birthday of Dhanvantri, the father of Ayurveda. He emerged out of the …
Remember Death 24*7. Whenever we forget it, we live in the past or the future and hence we suffer. There is an example. Once there was a saint, who was walking through a village. A young boy hit him with a stick. He didn’t react but instead picked up the stick to return it to …
Once there was a head monk in a Buddhist monastery. All the monks worked very hard in the monastery. The head monk thought, “My colleagues are a bit stressed due to the heavy workload. Let me call a monk from the bigger monastery so that they feel relieved.” The monk sent a letter to another …
Once there was a head monk in a Buddhist monastery. All the monks worked very hard in the monastery. The head monk thought, “My colleagues are a bit stressed due to the heavy workload. Let me call a monk from the bigger monastery so that they feel relieved.” The monk sent a letter to another …