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Sri Yagyavalkya Muni and Sri Bharadvaj Muni (from Ramayana)
The sage's inquiry about Rāma is met with a knowing smile, for the question comes from one already devoted.When you love, you seek endless descriptions of the beloved; each telling strengthens the heart. So it is with hearing of God. The glory of Rāma dispels the great darkness of ignorance like moonlight. The devotee … read more »
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Tri Tapas (from Ramayana)
The protective power of devotion and satsa g shields one from life's greatest dangers.The threefold miseries—from other beings, cosmic forces, and one's own body and mind—constantly attack. Yet, those immersed in God-consciousness through prayer and meditation are protected. While some minor karma must be experienced, serious harm is averted. … read more »
Manana, Svadhyaya and Abhyasa
A yogi's practice rests on three pillars: manana, svādhyāya, and abhyāsa.Manana is to think over your life, identifying problems and cultivating thoughts that bring happiness while releasing those that cause unhappiness. The greatest tragedy is to die without God-realization, as this human life is precious. Ku-sa … read more »
Seva
Selfless service purifies consciousness and is the essence of spiritual success.Karma yogis who serve with love gain more benefit than mere intellectual understanding. In a story, when students chose seva, Krishna waited and took the remaining task of clearing the used leaves, stating it held the … read more »
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River Saryu (from Ramayana)
The holy river Saryu is a divine conduit for remembrance and purification.Devotees bathe there, meditating on God Rāma, keeping His name constantly on their lips. In trouble, one remembers God automatically, but in happiness, one often forgets. Remembering God intensely during happiness can prevent troubles. When God … read more »
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Name of the God (from Ramayana)
The glory of God Rāma is a pure, holy river that purifies all who approach it.This river flows by Chitrakūṭa, where the divine story was realized. Just as clean water inspires us to become clean, the name of God cleanses the soul. You need not search elsewhere; remain steadfast in your … read more »
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Human Life (lecture for public in Zlin)
Human life is a precious, unrepeatable opportunity not to be bought or borrowed.Its purpose extends beyond animal instincts like eating and breeding. Humans alone ask, "Who am I? Where do I come from? What is my purpose?" If we do only what animals do, there is no difference. … read more »
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About Prayer (from Ramayana)
The divine gaze perceives the quality of the heart in the moment of prayer.God recognizes the love within a devotee's request, not external status or duplicitous words. Prayer must emerge from the heart, yet if the heart contains doubt, jealousy, or anger, that is what is truly offered. God … read more »
The Divine Dawn: The Essence of Guru Pūrṇimā
Guru Pūrṇimā is the divine dawn, the first spiritual festival.Contemplate its real meaning. Ancient Vedas described a spherical Earth and declared everything is created from divine sound, Śabda Brahma. Modern science now detects a cosmic hum and theorizes a creation from sound. The sequence of … read more »