What is meant by the word process and liberation? A series of actions taken towards achieving a particular end is known as a process. And by liberation here is meant setting free of the human soul from ignorance, bondage and incessant suffering from repetitive cycles of life and death helplessly. After which is finally lived a […]
‘Shreyas karmas’ are the ones which are difficult to perform and not very pleasant in the initial stages but are highly beneficial for us in future. While ‘Preyas karmas’ are those karmas which are very pleasing and enjoyable in the beginning but produce ill effects in future in long term. The beneficial or ‘Shreyas karmas’ are […]
In a secluded place in Hrishikesh, quite some years ago, a man named Shivendra used to worship Lord Shiva. He liked to wonder in the forests sometimes and he used to also meditate there. One evening, while walking in deep thoughts, he lost his way in a thick forest. As it became dark in the […]
Our actions are what we are. Our actions are what we will be, our actions build our future lives. Our actions determined where we were even before many, many years in the bygone eras and times. Actions determine the character of a person. We are judged by God by the type of our performed actions. […]
After knowing what happens in the other unseen world and how the two types of energies act on each other in the Universe, the next possible query in your mind now would be – okay, I know the working of the forces of God behind my physical eyes. But in spite of what is happening around […]
During one of the dynamic meditations these days, Sri Paramhansa Yogananda or Guruji helped me to grasp the subtle working of the unseen underlying forces in this Universe.He made me understand that there is a fine balance of two types of energies in the world which are responsible for its peace, harmony and stability. The moment […]
4a.m. Today is 7thof Mar. It is the mahasamadhi day of Sri Paramhansa Yogananda. I reverentially dedicate this post in his remembrance at his Lotus Feet. As 7th March was approaching, I was remembering Sri Paramhansa Yogananda’s life or Guruji, as he was lovingly addressed, and was wondering how did he manage to accomplish so […]
The frantic pace of my life these days and the struggle to achieve the desired goals of bringing a positive change in my external environment has given rise to many questions. However, these questions were soon drowned in the hyper activities occurring these days. Even nights are mostly spent in thinking about how to inch […]
Whatever we wish to achieve in life should be firmly determined first. Only then success is assured. Determination and firmness of purpose comes from the power of Spirit which makes our mind resolute in nature. We must set high goals in life with a meaningful purpose touching larger issues and serving larger people. Petty goals […]
The atmosphere was filled with vedic mantras as special poojas were being organised and conducted by devotees in the outside complex as well as inside the hall. I was listening to the rhythmic sound of mantras recited by the pujaris, the Brahmins as I sat there facing the idol in the hall. Gently my eyelids shut as […]
Illumination here means knowledge of Self. In all of us exists Light of God. Light is where there is no darkness. The purpose and aim of spirituality is to discover our real and authentic nature. It is a journey that we undertake where the destination is the discovery of the presence of Spirit or the […]
Last night on 23rd Jan, I slept in deep peace. Something mystical conjured up before I was retiring to bed. As is the practice every night, I washed my face by splashing some tap water and began preparing myself for a good night’s sleep. While I was brushing, I smelt something heavenly near me. There was […]
My invocation My Lord! You give me Inspiration Inspiration is blind without creation I call you, my Divine to make me your Space of beauty and rhyme Create in me something never created before And create so beautiful that never seen before! Visit to Dakshineshwar YSS ashram second time I have just returned from my […]
Today is 31st December, the last day of this year and of the month too. And it is also my birthday and this year I would like to celebrate it differently- by writing down my thoughts for you about what all I know my dear Mandira regarding the importance of our birthday. I hope you will […]