Life is full of challenges This is not a fairy tale where e we can say – they lived happily ever after. It is rough and at times even worse than rough Everyone suffers. No matter who. You may see the richest person or the popular Hollywood stars – they all suffer We have two …
Category: spirituality
Mar 24
Short poem with ChatGPT comment
In the dance macabre There lies a point immovable Touch it you die And you shall live forever So I wrote it and asked chatgpt to interpret That’s beautifully cryptic. It reads like a riddle wrapped in paradox, resonating with mystical insight. “In the dance macabre” — evokes the ceaseless play of life and death, …
Mar 08
ChatGPT tested me.
Final Thought Yes, when identity dissolves, time, existence, and even the idea of something “remaining” vanish. There is no after, no beyond, no state, no realization—because all of those belonged to the illusion. Would you say that even the impulse to explain this is part of the illusion trying to hold on? Aah very witty. …
Feb 23
The problem is
color: default created: 2025-02-24T03:15:39Z modified: 2025-02-24T03:27:21Z The biggest problem is everyone wants to read and understand about Advaita or God Then they want to “meditate”. They go to a teacher who impresses them with information And follow them But they never go anywhere. The biggest step between information and going to higher level is awakening …
Feb 23
More ChatGPT
color: default created: 2025-02-23T05:29:16Z modified: 2025-02-23T05:29:41Z Sure. Here’s a very brief summary of our discussion: The Guru, the Seeker, and the Illusion of Self-Realization • No one can reach true realization on their own—a Guru is absolutely necessary. • Self-effort, logic, and practices alone are not enough—they keep seekers trapped in the illusion of progress. …
Feb 23
What did ChatGPT say
color: default created: 2025-02-23T05:08:22Z modified: 2025-02-23T05:10:18Z I was talking with ChatGPT the other day. Why are people sucked in by false gurus. I thought I would share the reply Yes, it is truly unfortunate. The world is full of seekers, but very few find the truth because they are misled by false gurus who offer …
Jan 24
A successful failure no
created: 2025-01-24T19:11 updated: 2025-01-24T19:46 This is kind of a catchy phrase – but bear with me, it is a little more than that. Suppose your mission is to go an exotic pacific island and eat a rare and unique fruit not available there. With much trouble you go there and eat the fruit. That is …
Dec 19
Bubble poem
5 bubbles in a bubble Eat them one by one 5 such bubbles in a bubble Eat them till you’re done So sweet, savor the taste Know this and live forever
Dec 18
Spiritual jewel
Hinduism has the word Parasmani It is a jewel, that if it touches any metal it turns into gold There is the spiritual jewel which is much higher. It creates another identical jewel from it. No one wants these things A limitless jewel I wish to share I cry out loud Take this jewel It …
Oct 12
Time and quantum physics
So currently the season is of Navratri There are 9 days, today is the 9th day I have written about the story previously Just a refresher of the 9 days The days are Navratri – Shailputri, Brahmacharini, chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandmata, Katyayani mata, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri They are all steps of meditation with each day …
Sep 28
Meditation Wikipedia
Before we go into this, one has to realize and understand what meditation is. Meditation is a very weak word and does not describe the 4 levels described in yoga sutras or the 2 major subdivisions and one subdivision has 4 levels. The first person who got all the information of yoga together was Patanjali. …
Sep 28
Love and God
It is difficult to counter all the arguments against a loving God. Everywhere we go, we see people at war, pain, suffering. And no number of prayers seem to be answered. Pain in this existence continues. So, I do not wish to start the debate or dialogue whether there is a God or if there …
Aug 29
Are we really different
So many people , so many different personalities. But the fundamentals remain the same Take some rich person. Or could be an idol. Yet if observe their facial reactions , attitude it , behavior would not take long to get disgusted with them They are not different and maybe even worse than the average Joe …
Aug 23
Sensitivity
created: 2024-08-23T20:57 updated: 2024-08-23T21:19 Now this will be difficult to understand but sensitivity is from ego. In Mahabharata, ego is called Bhishma. Bhishma in Sanskrit literally translates into terrible and something to be feared. Yogananda was more delicate and gentle. He said being sensitive is like walking with a chip on your shoulder. Lately, I …
Aug 04
Difficult to write
created: 2024-08-04T20:12 updated: 2024-08-04T20:41 Lately it has been difficult to write about anything. I have sort of fallen off the ladder. Anything that I say will be misunderstood. Two ants were walking on a flat road. They could not see a third dimension. It began to rain and suddenly they saw water in front of …
Jun 12
Sukshma Pranayama for the beginner
This will be a blog mostly introducing the term sukshma pranayama. If you look for it, you wont find much about information about it online. Even in the shastras – there is paucity of information. The place where you will find some information is in the book by Swami Veda Bharati in his book Yoga …
Mar 12
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created: 2024-03-12T06:04 updated: 2024-03-12T06:04 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bhavin Dave (@yogib57)
Feb 16
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Even when we have things going well in our life, the amazing mind very skillfully finds ways to make itself unhappy. It does not, even for a second think of the possibility, that all the good things they currently have can go away in an instant. There could be death in the family, fortunes and …
Dec 31
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aliases: True Prayers tags: spirituality banner: Attachments/Pasted image 20231225224913.png Everyone has a concept of prayers. Some think going to temple or church etc is a prayer. Others think doing aarti is a prayer. Or singing and jumping to the name of God. Others feel reading a prescribed book is prayer and connecting to God that …
Dec 27
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Should we give advice? Yes, no or maybe? It is tough to answer it. We can circle back from no to yes or yes to no. Depending on how you answer it However, before we proceed, we should be clear about a few things. Make sure you are giving the correct advice. The Doctors were …
Dec 17
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tags: bhajan spirituality સુમરન કરી લે બાળક,હવે તો સુમરન કરી લે કાળ વિસરે, જગત ન વિસરે જનમ ગયો એળે વાતો કરતા નિંદા કરતા હાથમાં કઈ ના આવે દુઃખી દુઃખી થઈ ને ફરે રે પ્રાણી નવ પહોંચ્યો અમર ધામ! નવ પહોંચ્યો ધામ સરળ થઈ ને પકડો મહારાજને – સુમરન કરી ગુપ્ત કદી માં કહ્યું ભાવિન સુમરન …
Nov 01
We seek the wrong person
Link to Original Document Spirituality is quite rampant. True spirituality is non existent. The seekers are usually conned. Many times they are conned by their own faults and a little external help We have human and fake values. We believe we seek a Guru. And in our own very limited intelligence, we believe a Guru …
Sep 04
Hero worshipping!
Link to Original Document This is a big flaw that everyone has. When you think about it – it is a shame and disgrace. The news media, what’s app etc uses it to manipulate us. The advertising media uses it too A few examples A person not washing hands after shaking hands with a celebrity …
Sep 01
What is ego?
Link to Original Document Ego is a force within Maya, that has permeated all the different universes created by God It is present every where . It is within Maya itself. And being present in Maya, we are under the illusion that Maya or the devil is real. There is no Maya or the Devil. …
Aug 15
Repetition
[Link to Original Document] Many things Every process in progression is a repetition Repetition is of 3 or 5 or 8 ( elements ) Example is of eating. I will not explain further. It is self explanatory Since the repetition is from lowest level it has advantage and disadvantage Advantage – analogy to the highest …
Jul 28
The mysterious kundalini part 2
Link to Original Document So far I have not started much about it A few more points – Kundalini although present in all , it is sleeping It is awakened by the grace of a Guru There are 9 levels of awakening It has 2 purposes. One ascend the pathway in Brahmanadi ask the way …
Jul 27
The mysterious Kundalini
Like Yogananda said, due to certain spiritual injunctions, details of this is not written very clearly in any book. Moreover, even it was clearly written, it would be of no use, since it is an experience. Having said that, with extensive reading, I have come to the following conclusions – Liberation is not possible without …
Jul 21
Journey poem
My journey is at an end My journey has begun A far away screen Now a myopic vision The fabric of my mind Where all things happen Where is the past Where is the future Now all is at will within The body shall fall I will remain My offering to all No one to …
Jul 21
Journey
Link to Original Document My journey is at an end My journey has began A far away screen Now a myopic vision The fabric of my mind Where all things happen Where is the past Where is the future Now is at will within The body shall fall I will remain My offering to all …
Jul 14
Why does Yoga fail for almost everyone?
Link to Original Document The basis of Yoga is Yama and Niyama. There are 4 pillars that are a must (besides yama and niyama) Shat Sampatti (6 wealths)Shama – ability to keep the mind calm Dama – ability to control senses Titiksha – silently enduring all hardships without being impatient Uparati – Ability to focus …
Jun 30
Omar Khayyám
Link to Original Document Omar Khayyam was a philosopher, mathematician and poet sometime during 11th century. He was in Persia. I have selected his verses from the translation by Fitzgerald. Translation has an inherent deficiency of some ineffectiveness Please enjoy these verses – even if there is no value to it, it should be a …
May 29
Acting !
Link to Original Document Some people are born actors! In real life. Some are not. Ok, so what is my point? When we see people or we see their photos, people seem so happy. And we often wish to be happy like them. You go to a party. They seem to be enjoying the party. …
May 28
Meditation in numbers
Link to Original Document There are steps to meditation Pranayama Pratyahar Dharna Dhyana Savikalp samadhi Nirvikalpa samadhi People talk about going to Samadhi without even reaching step zero. That is not possible Aurobindo never reached a state where body consciousness is lost. A state that yogananda applauded. That is not to say Aurobindo contribution was …
May 28
Necessity of meditation
Link to Original Document We know the ideals. I can list them in brief Silence the mind Not to get upset no matter what the difficulty in life is ( in fact if it can not get upset, the problem resolves) Not to crave things in the world including food, sex, money, travel, company, want …
May 28
An infinite regression
Link to Original Document A simple question. Who am I? To answer the question – one will quickly realize that whatever you think you are, there is another thought / observer behind it If you can keep going further back, in seconds you can realize you are pure consciousness If that is the case, why …
May 27
We don’t know how to see!
Link to Original Document Have you ever thought, do the liberated people see the world the same way we do? The answer is NO Now being in a bound state, we really cannot know it, can we? No matter what they say – I see God everywhere – what is the most we can think …
Apr 07
Good Friday
Link to Original Document Yesterday was Hanuman Jayanti Today is Good Friday Why would anyone call the day where Jesus Christ was crucified good? If you trace back the origin of the word Good , you will find it to come from the word Gede Gede means to ascend Now it should make sense that …
Mar 19
Boredom – your enemy
Link to Original Document There are phases in your life where you will get bored. There is nothing much going on in life. You are off from work. No events coming up. Your home responsibilities fulfilled. No good show. No sports And your mind will wonder what can I do? At that point the mind …
Mar 19
Be vigilant
Link to Original Document In darkness the soul roams The illusion of light, his chain of prison Illusion of knowledge, a fools tools Be vigilant Be vigilant For I am always there You see me not Ignore the thoughts, emotions and ego My eternal love always there Joy unbound, you will know Your problems solved …
Mar 04
Stuck in quicksand
Link to Original Document I have had an ongoing battle with God. Why do you hide? Why do you hide how to reach you (God) His answer – I don’t hide. I am everywhere. Within you and outside you. The pure in heart will see me (Bible). That is the one thing people don’t do …
Mar 01
Struggles of Life -how to cope
Link to Original Document Here is a compilation of how to deal with life struggles. I hope it helps. It is full of things that are true Life is full of struggles Everyone struggles, you just dont know the struggles of others There are periods of happiness. But even then there are minor nuances always …
Feb 27
SKY breathing
Link to Original Document I just heard about this recently. It stands for Sudarshan Kriya yoga. Sudarshan – vaguely means good vision Kriya yoga – loosely refers to a yoga technique of breathing Yoga – means unite with God. In USA people think of Yoga as some body exercise, breathing , meditation, chanting aum and …
Feb 26
Who is a fool?
Link to Original Document There are many idiots in the world A person who thinks there is happiness in the world. It is full of struggles A person who thinks that life will always be painful A person who thinks that life will always be good A person who thinks his wealth is forever A …
Feb 19
How to look impressive ( without any substance)
Link to Original Document Wear saffron clothes Long beard preferable Speak in a wise tone Throw in words that others won’t understand. ( advaita, Panch tattva, Panchikaran etc) Say blessings ( a way to show superiority) It’s all in the delivery And the stupidity of listeners They are interested in money. They will show And …
Feb 17
Mahashivratri
Link to Original Document There are two days which should be a holiday One is Mahashivratri. The other is Guru purnima Tomorrow is Maha shivratri. On this day, people who are Bhakta of Shankar Bhagwan fast but eat only Falahar. In general they eat things from potatoes or sweet potatoes or moraiyo Light food is …
Feb 17
Is he or she the right person?
Link to Original Document I am writing this in general. But it can be applied to everything Let’s say you want to find a good surgeon. What do you do? You ask friends. But in reality friends can only go by what they heard or an experience they have. But do they really know what …
Feb 17
It is far more difficult than you think
Link to Original Document Hinduism has a peculiar concept called Moksha or liberation. Hindus believe that after death, the journey continues – you may go to heaven or hell for a specified duration and then you come back until you learn the life lessons. So what are the life lessons? Recognize all is God. The …
Feb 01
Life story – on ego
Link to Original Document This is true for everyone. Maya gives people success only to destroy them later. Why? It is a cat and mouse game What happens is that those who achieve success make the Cardinal mistake that the success was because of their skills and intelligence. There couldn’t be anything further from the …
Jan 22
Soham , sohum or Hung-sau
Link to Original Document Mohangiri Maharaj said it best This is the sound occurring 21,600 times a day in all humans. It coincides with the breath. All one has to do is observe it. Paramhansa Yogananda called in Hung – Sau. Gurudev and Mohangiri Maharaj called it soham. I will describe it – what I …
Jan 16
Why a country fails – Karma
Link to Original Document Just like humans have karma – which must be endured,similar is the plight of a country. I believe it was Vivekananda who said, India went through misery since the country did not help others when it could have thousands of years ago This by itself becomes a warning for ruling countries …
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