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The Four Pillars of Sadhana
Goswami Tulsidasa writes in a certain legend in the Ramayana, an ascetic tells King Pratapbhanu upon the latter being amazed to see the occult powers of the adept: Jani ācaraju karu mana māhi, suta tapa tē duralabha kachu nāhi. Tapabala … Read more →
The Clever Adulteress
In a certain village, a few thousand years ago, lived a poor man. He had a beautiful daughter whose beauty was only matched by her wisdom. She was a paragon of serenity and equipoise. The poor man also had two … Read more →
The Legend of the Goddess
“If there’s only one sadhana you could do to invoke the Goddess of opulence, it would be the one of Sri Suktam,” says the bestselling author Om Swami. Emerging from the sixteen sacred verses of the Rig Veda, Sri Suktam … Read more →
The Legend of the Goddess
Have you ever felt this itch you can’t suppress when someone has transformed your life and you can’t wait to share it with your loved ones? You want them to experience the same happiness and bliss that you have. It’s … Read more →
Psychic Heat – Tummo
“Why this austerity?” Milarepa’s sister asked with consternation in her voice. “Why are you punishing yourself in the name of self-realization?” The great Tibetan monk Milarepa’s body emitted a green hue as for years at end, he had lived on nothing … Read more →
How Old Are You?
Being the youngest amongst the three siblings, I always had a bit of leeway. That my brother and sister were older, helped me get away with so many things. “It’s okay,” they were often told by my parents when talking … 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 →
Your Story
You know, I was going to write on a topic I’m very passionate about: health. But then, I changed my mind (that’s what the mind is there for anyway, right?) and instead thought of sharing with you something about a … Read more →
Three Handfuls of Rice
Last year some 8000 seekers joined me (96% virtually) every day for sixteen days to immerse themselves in the unparalleled sadhana of Sri Suktam. At the conclusion of the event, if you recall, I announced that this year we would … Read more →
Obstacles
“I’ve come all the way just to see you,” the man said. “All the way” was significant because, at the time, I was parked at Rudranath. At an altitude of circa 12,000 ft, he had come to this sacred spot … 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 →
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 →
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 →
Hell Yeah or No
What if you didn’t need money or attention? You know that feeling you have after a big meal? When you are so full that you don’t want anything more? Ever wonder what that would feel like in other parts of … Read more →
