We all have a duty toward our children, our parents, our neighbors, our sisters, our brothers, toward everything with which we come into contact. We have a duty toward the land that brings us food, toward the rain that brings us water, toward nature. We are constantly getting things from nature, and we have to…
To enjoy life to the fullest, stop wanting anything. If something comes, let it come. If it goes, let it go. just be contented with what you have. Even if something goes from what you have, it doesn’t matter. Accept it. You should feel, “God gives me everything that I need, and God takes away…
Spiritual experiences differ in saghakas (seekers) according to the nature of their sadhaoa (practice) and the yoga they are practising. Some hear anahat (mystic) sounds in the ear. Some see brilliant lights. Some have vision of rishis (sages), mountains, rivers, etc. Some experience cosmic consciousness. This is a rare experience. It cannot be expressed in…
Behold: You must be diligent and vigilant always. Do not give leniency to the mind. Be regular in your meditation. Meditation is the very essence and life of all spiritual sadhanas. Meditate on the form of Lord Krishna with flute in His hand. Concentrate on Trikuti (the space between the eyebrows). Repeat mentally – Om…
God is very close to you. He abides in your heart. Closer is He than the breath; nearer than hands and feet! He is your very self or atman. Strive to know God. Seek the company of sages. Lead a life of selfless service, renunciation, dispassion, prayer and meditation. Have self-conquest. Control the mind. You…
A good spiritual teacher should say, “This is the way I know. It is positively helpful. If you like, you are welcome to follow it.” Suppose you say, “I don’t want to go that way. I want to go in the opposite direction.” The teacher will say, “All right. Go ahead. Do it.” Then you…
What is divine life? To shed the animal in man and to sublimate the human in him to the divine; to express the sublimation in his daily life, in his hourly life, in thought, word and deed. That is divine life. To pray, to do japa (repetition of God’s name), to sing His glory, to…
The simplest thing is to have faith. An ounce of faith moves mountains. The saint Ramalinga Swamigal used to say, “Lord, You are feeding me, so I am eating. Otherwise I wouldn’t even be able to eat my food. Do You think I am eating with my capacity? No. You are feeding me. When You…
The only real help comes from God. Pray sincerely. A sincere prayer will certainly be answered. If your prayer is not answered, don’t blame God for that. It simply means that you have not prayed enough. It’s not just a question of the length of time. You may be praying for ten years and get…
Be prepared to suffer any amount of pain. Have a set of maxims with you always to induce vairagya (dispassion). Treat sensual enjoyment as poison, as vomited food, as dung or urine. They cannot give you satisfaction. Preserve your vlrya (vital energy) carefully. Sleep always separately. Revere ladies as the mother divine. Root out the…
The essentials or fundamentals of all religions are the same. Only non-essentials differ. ‘The Noble Eightfold Path’ corresponds to ‘The Sermon on the Mount’ of Lord Jesus, and to the practice of sadacara (right conduct) of the Hindus. Every religion shows the correct path to God-realisation. Every religion emphatically declares: “One can attain eternal bliss,…
Religion is the very foundation of civilisation in all its aspects. It is an applied science that takes man to his highest goal. Religion comprises of non-injury, self control and austerity. Religion tries to bring you to God and to make you divine. Its purpose is to release the ultimate values of life – the…