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Celebration days should remain on their place
The observance is a remembrance, not a celebration.It is a time to pay homage through prayer, song, and good acts in the name of the departed. For a worldly person, prayers are offered for liberation or for the well-being of the departed soul. … read more »
The precious does not praise itself
A spiritual practitioner's ego obscures true attainment.A man meditated for decades, lamenting he gained no powers. A bird's dropping angered him; his glance coincided with its death, inflating his pride. He journeyed to a village to proclaim his greatness. A girl drawing … read more »
Mediate purely like the bamboo
We are born to serve, to help each other.One hand cleans the other; with only one hand, cleaning is difficult. To be alone is to be individualistic, selfish, and full of doubt. A yogī is not so. Life is beautiful; we are blessed. We … read more »
Trees are the memory and witness
Trees hold the memory of divine moments and spiritual revelations.Scriptures were composed and enlightenment was attained beneath them. They faithfully witness all events, enduring every condition. Human life is also a tree, with roots in the brain and branches as limbs, as described in the … read more »
Slower breathing -- longer life
Every breath is a precious diamond, for its total number in a lifetime is fixed by destiny.You cannot increase this count, but you can slow the rate of breathing. Those who practice prāṇāyāma and meditation are not ruled by fear, jealousy, or anger. A person who is angry or jealous breathes too … read more »
Take your destiny into your hand
Ultimately, you are the one who must help yourself by remaining steadfast under the shelter of the Guru's grace.The most difficult spiritual practice is to observe your mental modifications. You must ensure no thoughts enter that weaken your willpower for practice or create doubts in your devotion. All other disciplines are not as important … read more »
My Gurudev gave me a hint
The spoken word is a universal arrow, understood individually.Sacred texts resonate because they address our inner needs. We all carry burdens to resolve, often silently. Satsa g provides the hints for this inner awakening. You cannot have enough of it, for each gathering is … read more »
Only a real master can lead yoo
Every day is a golden day for the saint, not the worldly person.A saint can be a householder, but a householder is not automatically a saint. A diamond has no pride, whether in garbage or treasure; we are the ones who prize it. The problem is self-made masters … read more »
How can a ruler be succesfull?
A true ruler must synthesize all yogic paths.To be a Karma Yogi is to work for the country and its people. To be a Bhakti Yogi is to serve them with love and care for their spiritual development. To be a Jnana Yogi … read more »
Tulsidas: The company of a saint is rare in this world
True spiritual wealth, not worldly attachments, is the real and lasting fortune.Satsang and divine discourse are rare. Worldly riches like family and wealth are common and do not bring true happiness, as even sinners possess them. Spiritual richness, however, accompanies the soul across many lifetimes. This is … read more »
Rose and ayurveda
The rose is a cooling, rejuvenating herb in Ayurveda, used for nourishment and external care.It promotes hair and skin vitality when consumed or applied. A traditional summer preparation combines rose petals with seeds, spices, and milk. This cooling drink induces a profound state of peace and bliss known as tṛpti. … read more »
A result in Jadan: roses grow instead of thorny bushes
Thirteen years of strict ecological stewardship has made this land very healthy.The entire territory is now clean and vibrant due to constant, diligent effort. All surface water from our project has successfully recharged into the ground, improving the water quality. Where wild thorns once struggled, we now … read more »
Not just words but deeds are necessary for the environment
The planet is deeply polluted, primarily by aviation fuel, metals, plastics, and pervasive pesticides contaminating all water.This destruction causes the disappearance of vital species, from birds of prey to honey bees, leading to uncontrollable diseases. This grim situation is solely caused by human beings. We must take concrete action, transcending the limitations … read more »
A holy man is for the entire World
The disciple often fails to recognize the Master's value while He is physically present.It is not given to everyone to understand their own master. Being physically close is insufficient if one's heart remains unfeeling. Mortality is inherent to creation; all must depart in time, and we must accept this. … read more »
How to make your exam successful?
Sarasvatī is the essential goddess for all students and practitioners of knowledge.Pray to her for success in written and oral examinations, asking her to reside in your pen and on your tongue. She should dwell in the heart and the Āgyā Chakra. Some may feel spiritual figures … read more »
First step of the mantra practice
The practice of mantra writing is Akṣar Brahma, where the alphabet transmits the highest reality.Write your mantra daily without time restriction, but with great care, not carelessness. Your writing is the physical form of your thoughts; it holds immense power to affect humanity. Therefore, one must pray that the hand … read more »
Increase the positive energy with your nice positive words
The origin of all creation is the sound Oṁ.Two powers exist: the negative and the positive. The quest is to weaken the negative and strengthen the positive. Physical, mental, and willpower are insufficient; strength must come from the spiritual source. This source is the … read more »
Be the change yourself
A human can be medicine for another.My early teaching involved a diplomat's wife who brought candies, declaring a miracle: after three weeks of yoga, her husband changed positively. I was happy for her, but in reality, she had changed, becoming calm instead … read more »
Your ignorance makes you confused
The search for God is a search conducted by ignorance, for no separation exists.We have lost the divine reality, though it is our own true nature. To speak of this is considered madness by a world intoxicated by attachment. This intoxication, like a drug placed in a village well, … read more »
The endless Universe and the cosmic consciousness
The universe is endless, and to know it, you must merge with it.Creation encompasses all that exists within boundless space. The individual is limited, while the absolute is limitless. To comprehend this infinity, one must fully immerse oneself within it, just as a salt statue dissolves in the … read more »
What is real and what is unreal?
The world's changing nature makes it ultimately unreal, while the unchanging essence within all is the only true reality.Brahman, the everlasting truth, is equally present everywhere, like the sky. What is born or created has limitation and will end; therefore, the changeable is unreal. This essence within you, me, and every atom is unborn … read more »
World peace through inner peace
The path to inner peace is the only true destination.All beings seek happiness in finding what they desire. Since creation began, a peaceful space has been missing, leading to countless conferences on peace. Collective peace is ideal, but individuals must first find peace within themselves. … read more »
How to celebrate Shivaratri
Observing Śivarātri involves specific rituals of fasting, prayer, and offering.Fast on the day before the festival. In the evening, perform Śiva āratī and chant His name. If you have a Śivali gam, perform an abhiṣeka by pouring a mixture of milk and water over it. … read more »
Think and know thyself!
A parable illustrates the conflict between intellect and mind, leading to suffering through indulgence.The grandfather represents intellect, and the demanding child represents the mind. Each time the child desires something, like ice cream or chips, it threatens to expose the grandfather's mistake of buying a cheaper half-ticket for a … read more »
Consequences depend on actions
The core mistake is celebrating a master's image while refusing to follow their direct command.A master with back pain ordered his disciple to step on him. The disciple refused, citing the master's holy body and his own sinful impurity, rejecting all practical solutions. The master concluded the disciple would not … read more »