The origin of thought is the Cosmic Mind itself, which we call God. It is God who thought of creating. Since then, thoughts are here. As long as there is mind, there will be thoughts. The mind is nothing but a bundle of thoughts. Even the idea of worki…
Daily Inspirations
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Whatever has a beginning or an end is unreal. That which exists in the past, the present and the future is real. Only Brahman exists in these three periods of time. Hence Brahman alone is real. The reality underlying all names and forms, the primal one… |
Like the pot and clay, waves and the sea, ornaments of gold and gold, the universe is non-different from Brahman. The cause does not lose its being by appearing as the effect. The world is not an illusion, but it is non-different from Brahman. Like hea… |
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Divine Will has no tinge of selfishness. Ego means selfishness, “I,” “me,” “I am doing it for my sake.” So whatever you will to do for your sake is egoistic and will have its own return. We have to face it. But without the ego, we would say, “Some Cosm… |
Question: When the master is not physically present, how can the disciple be sure that he or she is following the master’s guidance? Answer: If you just look within, “What would my master tell me if he or she were right here sitting in front of me?”, y… |
You say, “This is my body” – this indicates that you are different from the body and the body is your instrument. You are holding it just as you hold a walking stick in your hand. In sleep you exist independent of the walking stick in your hand (body).… |
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This is a world of diversity. Intellects are different; faces are different; sounds are different; religions are different; faiths are different. Colours are different, faculties are different; tastes and temperaments are different. But one thing is co… |
Question: You have said that God is neutral. You have also said God can approve or disapprove of our plans and intentions. Please explain how both can be true. Answer: When I said that God is neutral, that was true. And when I said that God approves an… |
Question: How can I know when to serve others and when it is best for me to say no without guilt? Answer: You yourself should know how much you can give. You cannot give beyond your capacity. If you have done a lot of service that day, and if you are r… |
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The mind is a creation of avidya (ignorance) and it is the effect of avidya. The mind is filled with delusion this is why it tempts you and makes you go astray. If you can destroy the cause of the mind by getting knowledge of the supreme self, the mind… |
If you want God, what should you do? Simply sit and cry? No. You should serve God. If you really want to attract somebody, if you want to get somebody’s love, you must serve that person. You must do all that you can to attract that person so he or she… |
The universe is a mirror in which is reflected the being and beauty of God. God’s universe is ruled by his eternal laws. In the East, the law of cause and effect is called the law of karma. In the New Testament it is expressed in the words: “Whatever a… |