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What is God?
Does God really exist or is he some elusive and illusory entity? Is he an invention, or a discovery?
My Time in the Himalayan Woods
The time I spent meditating in the mesmerizing Himalayas was one of the best periods of my life. The present is equally beautiful.
A devotee’s Resolution. God’s manifestation
God manifests at the true call of a devotee. Truthfulness, purity, persistence, devotion and resolve are the key factors.
Tyaga: The Practice of Letting Go
No matter how attractive the flower, a butterfly must eventually let go of it and move on.
What do You Want?
Do you know what it is that you really want from your life, or even from others? Have you ever pondered over it?
Pain is Inevitable. Suffering is Optional
Pain is unavoidable but suffering is an option. It all depends on one's state of mind.
Ekanta: The Practice of Solitude
The practice of solitude can help you understand yourself better. It's incredibly powerful in taming your mind.
Does God Get Angry?
Is it possible that God gets angry with you and punishes you for your sins and bad karma? If so, would he be God, really?
Purity: Physical, Mental and Moral
Everything in Nature is pure. Everything natural is also pure. So is love.
Understanding Relationships
The more you understand yourself, the better you'll understand others.
Mauna: The Practice of Observing Silence
When you practice silence, the voice of the soul opens up like an unfolding bud. You then emit a beautiful fragrance.
Bhaj Govindam – 6
Shankracharya urges us to exercise surrender, meditate and work towards the real goal of human life — Salvation.
The Untamed Mind
The conscious mind is always talking, always engaged like the restless baboon hopping from one place to another.
Bhaj Govindam – 5
Have you ever wondered who are you and what you are holding on to? Hear the exposition on the verses to reflect on their deep wisdom.
Bhaj Govindam – 4
Your salvation depends on your state of mind, your karma. Realization of truth can help you live in this world with peace and bliss.
