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Whoever Takes the Son…

There are many stories we read but then there are some that remain etched on our minds forever. Many years ago I’d come across one such story. You may have heard it from me already as I narrated it in … Read more →

Outlive

I have always been fascinated with the science of health. Yes, it is a science for the most part. I grew up reading books on Ayurveda, herbs, rasayana (Vedic alchemy), and similar subjects. Call me nuts but between the ages … Read more →

The Illusion of Separation

When I was growing up, I was rather fascinated by the traditions and legends of ancient India. As I wrote in my memoir that I devoted a significant portion of my time to studying the occult and the Vedas. When you are … Read more →

Initiation

If you know me or have read my works or heard me in my videos, or if in general, you are familiar with the Vedic tradition, then you must know that the bond between a guru and disciple is most … Read more →

The Inferior Race

Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity. I read this quote a few years back and if kept in mind, it will save you from numerous conflicts and pointless arguments. So, two months ago I received … Read more →

Fill It Up

Let me begin with a note an elderly man sent to his neighbors in the UK. This letter is regarding your vacation two weeks ago, and how you let me babysit Smokey, Oreo, and Jennifer. I’d just like to give … Read more →

Choosing a Master

The quest for a spiritual master is a significant undertaking, perhaps the most consequential decision a seeker can ever make. It is a search that is somewhat akin to getting married. Pick the wrong one and you end up with … Read more →

Less Is More

If there is one takeaway I would like you to have about the art of powerful communication, it is this: less is more.  Make America Great Again.Ab Aayenge Achche Din.Take Back Control. (Get Brexit Done)Just Do It.Diamonds are forever. (De … Read more →

Argument(s)

We all argue. The only thing that varies is how often or how much, perhaps. We argue with ourselves (inner turmoil – adhyatmik), with others (external conflicts – adibhautik), with nobody even (the Universe – adidaivik). Arguments are inevitable and … Read more →

A Difficult Decision

Abraham Lincoln once asked one of his secretaries, “If you call a tail a leg, how many legs does a horse have?”. “Five,” the secretary replied. “No,” said the President, “The answer is four. Calling a tail a leg doesn’t … Read more →

The Top Five Regrets of the Dying

The day before yesterday, our main security guard in the ashram just dropped dead in the wee hours of the morning. Rajinder Kumar was 50 years old and had joined us a few months back. We informed the cops and … Read more →

The Best Morning Meditation

Let’s be honest—most of us are tired. Our lives are busy, we have things to do and people to see, and we’re constantly running around to get everything done. We need a moment to ourselves—or at least a few minutes … Read more →

Guru

On its own, aided by a bit of friction or heat, a matchstick will only burn once. Yes, you can blow it out and then light it again but you need to bring it close to the fire to do … Read more →

The Lioness’s Milk

Let me begin with a story taken from Uri Kaplan’s Wise Tales From The Jewish World. A mighty king fell ill with a strange disease and the doctors recommended an unusual remedy: the milk of a lioness.  The palace announced … Read more →

Guru Definition

Guru Definition A guru is someone who shows you the path. Someone who takes you by the hand and opens your eyes to a new way of thinking. By removing ignorance, they show you your true potential. And then they … Read more →