Question: You say we are all actors. If we see someone in trouble, should we just say, “That is some act!” or even worse, “That’s his or her karma?” Where do compassion and responsibility come in? Where does action come in? Answer: If you feel that you…
Daily Inspirations
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Physical culture or development of the body is as important as the development of the mind, will or memory. If the body is not kept strong and healthy, vigorous and active, no culture is possible. All cultures depend on a sound body. There is a wise sa… |
Question: How can I truly know without any doubt that God is with me every moment? So often it seems that I am alone and on my own. Answer: God is with you every second. If not, you wouldn’t even be living. This is the proof. In order to live, you have… |
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Repeat this formula very often and with intense faith: “The Lord is my strength, my support and my stay.” Thus you will derive strength, power and peace. God knows what is best for you and He does what is best for you. His ways are mysterious – know Hi… |
To a real spiritual seeker, God is the only buddy. All the other friends are equal. There is no, “She is close to me,” or “He is my best friend.” Spiritual seekers don’t form cliques. That’s all in the mind. A spiritual person should be above these dis… |
Surrender yourself and all your belongings to the feet of the supreme. Live a life of godliness. Think that nothing is yours and that everything belongs to God – this is surrender to God. Give the power of attorney to God; let him do whatever he wants.… |
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So much discipline is necessary to fight a war, and that is only a simple war against other human beings whom we call “enemies.” The war that spiritual seekers are trying to fight is against a bigger enemy. Unfortunately you cannot even see the enemy.… |
Surrender is lsvarapranidhana – the devotee consecrates all his works and their fruits to the Lord. The devotee has no will of his own. He says unto the Lord, “I am thine. All is thine. Thy will be done. I am an instrument in thy hands.” In surrenderin… |
Question: Do we incur bad karma each time we kill a bug or insect or frog while driving down the road? Answser: Yes. Whatever we do, knowingly or unknowingly, brings karma. There’s no doubt about it. Even when you walk you might step on many insects. W… |
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Never do japa (repetition of God’s name) in a hurried manner. Do it slowly with one-pointedness of mind and single-minded devotion. Pronounce the mantra distinctly and without mistakes. Do not repeat it too quickly or too slowly. Do not use the index f… |
Make the divine name the sheet-anchor and prop of your life. If you take to the recitation of the divine name, all inauspiciousness will certainly vanish. Om Tat Sat is the most excellent of mantras (mystic formula). One becomes a siddha (perfect being… |
Question: I am part of a women’s group. Please advise us of any special chants or prayers or observances that will keep us aware of who we really are. We wish to unfold gracefully in accordance with spiritual teachings. Answer: Well, if you want to bec… |
