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The Esoteric Meaning of Scriptures

I received an interesting comment yesterday on scriptures: Can you please put your thoughts on all the epics and stories we read? They give different answers and also raise different questions every time we read them. I have a feeling … Read more →

The Esoteric Meaning of Diwali

I wish you all a Happy Diwali (Oct 26), one day in advance so you can enjoy two days of peace, light, and celebrations! Among other legends, across various religions, Diwali stands for celebrating Lord Rama’s return, along with Mā … Read more →

The First Step in Meditation

In my conversations with scores of people, many have asked about the starting point and feasibility of self-realization for householders. A reader posted the following questions. It has also given me the opportunity to document my response for the benefit … Read more →

Nature and You

Why me? It is a question that knocks many during the course of their life, some simply get knocked out by it while others, only knocked down. All of you must have seen, on many occasions, horrible things happening to … Read more →

Life is Like…The Four Seasons

Life is like the cyclic four seasons. Irrespective of anyone’s preference, each season emerges when due giving way to the next like thoughts in the human mind where the cessation of one is immediately succeeded by the emergence of another. … Read more →

The Desire Tree

Just like moisture is inseparable from water, and, heat from light, desires are inseparable from the mind. For, desires are but thoughts un-abandoned. Thoughts are just that — thoughts. They are not good or bad, neither sublime or ridiculous, nor … Read more →

Bhakti – Devotional Service

Last week was packed with action. I met a lot of people, gave discourses, and enjoyed Kirtan. People poured in every day and sang bhajans for hours while I sat and enjoyed in ecstasy. I was deeply moved to see … Read more →

Himalayan Expectations

You know, everyone is carrying an invisible load. Since it is invisible, you remain unaware of such weight as well as oblivious to its continuous piling up. From the moment you can recall to the present one, it has been … Read more →