A great Jnani of Indian order, Kapila Muni, who is founder of Samkya Philosophy, says very interesting things about devotion; the following is the conversation took place between Kapila Muni & his mother; When Kapila father departed to forest after his retirement from duties, Kapila Muni lived with his mother at Lake Bindu. One dayContinue reading “Kapila Muni view on Devotion to God”
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The Greatness of Nondual Meditation
Sri Krishna says to Arjuna in Gita that, the path of the Bhakti (Love of God) is the supreme way to attain the highest. Yes, this path is certainly supreme path for all beings, but there are some driving forces are essential in this path, which are prescribed by all traditional Masters & Vedic ScripturesContinue reading “The Greatness of Nondual Meditation”
Role of ‘Maya’ & ‘God’ in life
An experiential insight The essence of Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita or other great Vedanta Scriptures are pointing to one single ‘Truth’ which is known as ‘Sat Chit Ananda’ or ‘Brahman’. Ultimate teaching of Shankaracharya is famously known as; “Brahma Satyam, Jagath Mithya, Jiva Brahmiva naapara” When I contemplate these teachings in mind, in course of time,Continue reading “Role of ‘Maya’ & ‘God’ in life”
I Am ‘That’ I Am
Sang by Swami Sivananda Saraswati I Am That I Am, Timeless and space less is this goalPainless and sorrow less is this seatBlissful and peaceful is this AbodeChangeless and boundless is this DhamaI know that “I am He”I have neither body, mind nor sensesI have neither change, nor growth nor deathI am the Immortal, All-pervadingContinue reading “I Am ‘That’ I Am”
Deep listening of Lord stories
A Great process of Purification or Sadhana We all know that King Parikshit listened Bhagavatam from Shuka Deva for about 7 days and attained liberation. This is very well noted anecdote referred by many great masters and scriptures. Dear friends my observations on these lines are as follows; When I was listening about great storiesContinue reading “Deep listening of Lord stories”
Swami Tapovan Amazing book ‘Kailas Yatra’
Has a power to Elevate a Spiritual Seeker to a Divine State India is a rich land for Saints & Sages. Spiritual heritage is rich in this land and available abundantly across the nation. Swami Tapovan is a great Sage who lived most of his life at Himalayan peaks Uttara Kashi and Hrusikesh etc. HeContinue reading “Swami Tapovan Amazing book ‘Kailas Yatra’”
Role of a ‘Guru’ in Indian Traditional Knowledge System
From the Vedic Culture Perspective All the sages, saints, prophets, world teachers, incarnations, great men have had their own Gurus, however great they might have been. Lord Krishna sat at the feet of His Guru Sandipani. Lord Rama had Guru Vasishtha who gave Him Upadesa. Lord Jesus sought John to be baptized by him onContinue reading “Role of a ‘Guru’ in Indian Traditional Knowledge System”
Role of ‘Viveka’ & Vairagya’ in Karma Yoga
Wisdom from Gita Karmayoga is not a time-bound external procedure. It is the application of a wisdom, an insight, for transforming the purpose and attitude of the practitioner while doing anything. The Karma Yoga helps oneself to cultivate a new outlook and orientation in the mind and intelligence while doing whatever actions. There is no question of beginningContinue reading “Role of ‘Viveka’ & Vairagya’ in Karma Yoga”
Friend, hope for the Guest while you are alive
Kabir Says… There is a bird on this body tree. That dances in the ecstasy of life. No one knows where it is, and who could ever know what its music means? It nests where branches cast deep shadow; It comes in the dusk and flies away at dawn And never says a word ofContinue reading “Friend, hope for the Guest while you are alive”
The Power of Faith on God
Unshakable faith is what needed at all the time Indian ancient Puranas are the gems, they show the way to humanity how can we protect from the God. This is quite easy way to say that ‘keep faith on the God’ but it has got a deeper meaning. The difference of saying and being isContinue reading “The Power of Faith on God”