Sep 30
Grace is always there! Grace is always there Then why is there suffering? Why is there disease? Many people believe in God ( Jesus, Ram, Krishna, Shiv, etc) But they still suffer. So is there really grace? You can convince yourself – maybe the suffering was grace. Maybe. But it sure does not feel Like …
Sep 30
A few things. Unwavering mind. A mind that has conquered mediation is the only mind that can be steadfast. That is rare. We may think we are steadfast but that steadfast creates an immense amount of love for God There is no expectation from the divine. Just intense amazement. Love. Merger. And that is samadhi. …
Sep 29
This is very powerful. Here not a single thought can arise. If a thought arises it that thought is materialized instantly in the world. Universes are created and destroyed by a single thought. Such people are very rare. However they do exist!
Sep 29
Upanishad – a collection of spiritual books with nectar from the shastras Mandokya – he was a saint. His Upanishad hence mandokya What does mandokya mean? Very old Sanskrit. You will not find meaning on the internet. Or it will be distorted Mand – means giving pleasure Uksha- descent of Mand uksha – descent of …
Sep 28
The mind is insatiable. This is the inner core or Property So the devil has free rein Make the mind impermeable to the devil How? Mediation. Discover the joy of self. Yogananda says “Even if life gave you at one time everything you wanted — wealth, power, friends — after a while you would again …
Sep 27
Short Answer : Meditation Method : There is oil is sesame seed. But you can’t see it, can you? But if you squeeze it with proper technique you can extract it Similarly the pure consciousness is in body. And everywhere. You can’t see it or experience it. You can imagine it. Understand it. You need …
Sep 27
Two resounding things And your reading this blog. It takes a lot of good karma to come across this blog
Sep 27
This is from Vivekchudamani. Written by Shankaracharya Vivekchudamani means the jewel crown of discrimination What is discrimination? For the ignorant discrimination it is knowing a true Guru from a fake, knowing that the world can’t give you Joy but experience of self can. And that is the approach Why such strong words? Now that is …
Sep 27
But how do you get rid of thought? Even I am trying to stop thinking is a thought I exist is a thought I don’t exist is a thought I stopped thinking is a thought I feel happiness is a thought I don’t feel happy is a thought I see the world is a thought …
Sep 26
The real King and Ruler is a person with no wants or needs. We have wants – things like wearing a good meal, wanting to talk, dress well, some people have wants for socializing. Then there are needs – the body has needs – food, water, sex, air, and the need to be liked or …
Sep 26
What is the use of declaring: ‘The world is real’ or ‘The world is an unreal appearance’; ‘The world is sentient’ or ‘The world is not sentient’; ‘The world is happiness’ or ‘The world is not happiness’? (Bhagavan in ‘Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu’: v. 3) Making statements like this without any experience is worthless. Imagining this state …
Sep 26
For teaching is not to be understood. It is to be experienced. Kabir TELL me, Brother, how can I renounce Maya? When I gave up the tying of ribbons, still I tied my garment about me: When I gave up tying my garment, still I covered my body in its folds. So, when I give …
Sep 25
All is said here. Few will grasp all the secrets revealed in one line
Sep 25
To reach there meditation is only way. Why? The mind has to be silenced. What other activity silences the mind? However the meditation has to be the right way All true books on meditation that have been re written have not been written properly. Modern day authors have taken half baked knowledge given a logical …
Sep 24
Your face is neither infinite nor ephemeral. You can never see your own face, only a reflection, not the face itself. So you sigh in front of mirrors and cloud the surface. It’s better to keep your breath cold. Hold it, like a diver does in the ocean. One slight movement, the mirror-image goes. Don’t …
Sep 23
About Neem karoli Baba In 1962 an old woman came for darshan of Maharajji. When she saw him she exclaimed, “How can Neem Karoli Baba be alive? He must have died a long time ago! My father was a devotee of Neem Karoli Baba, and my father said he knew Baba for forty years before …
Sep 22
When your dreaming the body is real. The pain is real But once you know the body and world is a dream- mind you , you may imagine you have reached the state of awakening – but knowing and understanding that this is a dream is not the same as being awake. The experience of …
Sep 21
This is the place where Ramana maharshi meditated It is not just a mountain but a loving entity. It is said that Arunachal himself appeared to Ramana and guided him in the most difficult steps. However he did not reveal much out of respect for Arunachal
Sep 20
Bhakti definition : This is love: to fly toward a secret sky, to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment. First to let go of life. Finally, to take a step without feet. Rumi. Same thing was said by Narada However, what is written is a secret message. Only the wise can decipher Rest …
Sep 18
An educated Pundit went to an illiterate enlightened. The enlightened asked, any progress in teaching bitter almond how to be sweet? This short story has all Raj Yoga in it Bhavin
Sep 17
Gossip : A man visited Socrates to talk about a disciple. Socrates asked, “Are you sure the information is truthful?” Ans. “No”. Socrates, “Is it good?”. Ans. “No” Socrates, “Is it helpful to anyone?” Ans. “No”. Socrates said, “why do you want to talk about something that may not be true, is not good and …
Sep 17
Yogananda says Change yourself and you have done your part in changing the world
Sep 16
According to Koreans it is a super power a super weapon Nothing extra ordinary but ww just don’t use it. Here is a brief article on it Nunchi is the subtle art of gauging other people’s thoughts, feelings and needs in order to improve your relationships through deeper trust, harmony and cooperation. Known as the …
Sep 16
We are foolish. Words like ego is used. We think we know what ego is. But we only know things with in the limits of our body and intelligence Ego as Ramana maharshi used is different than what we understand
Sep 16
But you don’t know what the heart is It is NOT the beating heart It is NOT the emotional aspect It is NOT anahat chakra ( 12 petal in chest ) It could be the heart described in saundarya Lahiri by Vishnuturthji It could be the heart described by Abhinav Gupta. He was a fully …
Sep 16
You see, this world is a world of maya, delusion, and man is kept hypnotized with that delusion. Our mind has convinced us of so many limitations. Someone says, “I must have my cof- fee.” Another says, “I must have my juicy piece of steak,” and so on. It is a crazy world. I see …
Sep 15
Of course it takes more than the Veda, upanishada , Vedanta to understand it. The beauty of the Hindu Shastras it has a perfect description of the path to being still – without thought
Sep 15
Ramana Maharshi made a statement. I don’t entirely agree. If you think About it your will agree with me too
Sep 14
This is rather long but incredible. The greatness of Vivekananda Listen to the incident starting at 28 min 45 seconds
Sep 12
What you think is wrong Purified mind – what is that? A mind that loves God? A mind that has no desires? Into the heart? – what is that heart? The physical heart in the left side of chest? An allegory for the emotions? The heart of God or shiv ? Do you think your …
Sep 12
So there are many preachers. And you will find yourself in tune with someone. Someone so find jumping Around and chanting God name to be perfect. Others will find using a rosary the best way. Someone will say mediation and others will say Shakti is the way. Then there are those who say Gyana or …
Sep 11
It is very difficult to do true Bhakti. True Bhakti = total surrender = not a thought of worry during adverse impossible times
Sep 09
This is the yoga technique which shows power of meditation. It means focusing one eye at any given point. To meet god we focus it within – forehead For external results we focus outwards. A perfected person can get results in a split second. But Alas, ignorant people take years However, here is a fun …
Sep 09
An angel, her pen and a crumpled paper She played her flute The world danced to her tune. Living in a 7 floor mansion The world on floor first Her laugh echoed at 6. Her name was destiny My name on the crumpled paper. The 3 colored pen – a work of the past For …
Sep 07
In recent times one of the greatest representation of strength has been Vivekananda. He has always inspired me the most Judge for yourself! 🌞Voice OfVivekananda🌞✨Self Confidence✨ You must not say that you are weak. How do you know what possibilities lie behind that degradation on the surface? You know but little of that which is …
Sep 07
Well here is the Answer. From Yogananda. In God talks with Arjuna I still protest. Not fair. Not right. The Spirit or Sat – Chit- Ananda(ever existing , ever conscious, ever new Bliss ) is uncontaminated by the darkness of delusion ( Nature) , even as a serpent , the possessor of poison , itself …
Sep 06
A. Ok I lied. It is not that simple But the fastest way is mediation. Q. Got it ! Mediation. But where? A. Within Q. What is there within. And where within. This body is quite big ( I tend to over indulge ) A. The awareness / consciousness. Something that has erroneously caused itself …
Sep 04
God and guru are in truth not different. Just as what has been caught in the jaws of a tiger will not return, so those who have been caught in the look [or glance] of guru’s grace will surely be saved by him and will never instead be forsaken; nevertheless, it is necessary to walk …
Sep 04
In the Bible there is a sentence Jesus drove the money changers out of the temple. According to Yogananda money changers are those who bargain with god. I will do this God if you give me this. Etc This is why it fails Our prayer should be pure. Surrender perfect. Mother said it best ! …
Sep 03
True mediation involves forgetting the body. Just like we do in deep sleep. If only you can go to deep sleep, forget body and instead of dreaming, experience yourself as pure consciousness, then all the debate is religions would go away. That is the one common experience for all. Atheists, Hindu Christian Jews etc. But …
Sep 03
About Neem karoli baba There are instances when Baba has come out as an incarnation of Lord Hanuman. I have heard that once in Kainchi he decided to feed a bucket of milk to Hanuman ji. He admonished that all should look away otherwise whosoever turns, shall turn blind. I have heard that there were …
Sep 03
So the only ego that people understand is present after the body comes into existence From Ramana Maharishi If the ego comes into existence, everything comes into existence; if the ego does not exist, everything does not exist. [Hence] the ego itself is everything. Therefore, know that investigating what this [ego] is alone is giving …
Sep 02
So this blog is not meant for anyone to read. If you firmly believe in the method you follow, in what you do and you think your qualified to teach or help or you have a Guru please stop here What I am about to say might offend you I don’t meant it in any …
Sep 01
Here is a video of some famous Indian actors. Their faces when young and then later in life The music says look what happens in the flow of time So what do you Want to achieve in life. First achieve mental peace. And If you can do it extra ordinarily well even the body can …
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