Link to Original Document Sri Aurobindo has stated what was known to all of Sanatan dharma The whole thing is a Royal drama. God created the universe, hid himself within each atom, then told find me ! This is my version. But instead of finding God within oneself, people look outside. And they can’t find …
Category: spirituality
Jul 27
Stillness
Link to Original Document Stillness – it simply another word for Samadhi This is not the stillness in a stone. A stone is quite still but it achieves nothing. It is a tamsic stillness, Or the stillness of someone who smokes significant pot, or alcohol and goes into stupor. This still, is the stillness that …
Jul 20
Easy Paths lead nowhere
Link to Original Document I like the last line here from Mother The soul individualises itself and progressively transforms itself into a psychic being. What are the best conditions for its rapid growth? It would be more correct to say that the soul puts on a progressive individual form which becomes the psychic being. For …
Jul 14
The story of Sumbha and Nisumbha
Link to Original Document In the 5th chapter of Devi Mahatmay, there is a story of Sumbha and Nisumbha They were Demons (Rakshasa) who performed enormous penance to conquer 3 worlds. There penance was on Pushkara, a religious place in India. They performed penance for 10,000 years and were finally given a boon. Now somehow …
Jul 14
The story of Sumbha and Nisumbha
Link to Original Document In the 5th chapter of Devi Mahatmay, there is a story of Sumbha and Nisumbha They were Demons (Rakshasa) who performed enormous penance to conquer 3 worlds. There penance was on Pushkara, a religious place in India. They performed penance for 10,000 years and were finally given a boon. Now somehow …
Jul 07
Politics
Link to Original Document Politics : definition. Viciousness to others , often mercilessly for personal selfish gain. Usually of power, sex money and spite , vindictiveness This attitude is present not only in Government but also in corporations, business, work and home It is psychological manipulation and also manipulation of circumstances for selfish gains , …
Jul 06
A wide gap
Link to Original Document A Guru is at a very very high level. Mother used to say there is not much difference between a human consciousness and the consciousness in a strone. I can explain it later, but in general this is based on evolution. Now a Guru is someone who is in touch with …
Jul 05
So many concepts
Link to Original Document Everyone has a different concept how God Is and How he is to be worshiped Brahmananda has a great bhajan on it He was about 200 years ago? And even those who practice yoga has a different concept. Some say, chanting Aum, others say pranayama, others say sohum, while some has …
Jun 30
Thank you
Link to Original Document Birth is when we leave the shell ( body) Broken is Mayas spell A ray of light of the divine sun No more to this world we come That is birth and that is the day Thank you friends, a delightful way Thank you friends you are divine Our lives within …
Jun 29
A Sufi poem
Link to Original Document Once a year I say a little Open my mouth, am so smitten Hope it helps even so slight Let the world go into light The Rubaiyat of Jalal Al-Din Rumi Select translations into English Verse’ by A.J. Arberry, 1949. Rumi was a 13th century Sufi There is a story when …
Jun 27
Gargi and Yagnavalkya
Link to Original Document King Janak was enlightened. He had learnt from Ashtavakra. Ashtavakra Gita describes the steps he used to take Janak rajah to the highest. Of course the level of Janak Rajah when he met Ashtavakra was like God level already. So King Janak had arranged a philosophical debate and Rajsuya Yagna for …
Jun 25
What does it mean when you get initiation
Link to Original Document Some people often tell me they have had initiation. I dont know what that means. Initiation is something specific. It gives you the ability to go within. But there is more. Many claim they have been initiated. I know of someone who said he or she was initiated by Yogananda lineage. …
Jun 24
We live in a dream
Link to Original Document I make this statement at multiple levels. We can start with the easiest and lowest level. When we are ready we can begin to fathom the deeper level. But at that deeper level, rare people like Shankaracharya Maharaj stay there So, lets say you are graduating from Law School. And as …
Jun 24
How strange
Link to Original Document In one of the group chat someone posted this Very interesting. Now note this 🌟 I was in iskcon Houston TX usa few years back and pujari asks me what I do. So I told him heart surgery bypass operation heart valve surgery etc. He says we are going against Krishna… …
Jun 14
Reversal of consciousness
Link to Original Document So what is reversal of consciousness? One of the most ridiculous thing that we do is – we identify ourself as body end thoughts and intelligence and try to look within to see our soul! Amazingly Wrong! You are the soul and you should be identified as soul and looking outside …
Jun 11
What is your level of awakening?
Link to Original Document There is a story of Paramhansa Yogananda. Someone who came to meet Yogananda claimed to have perfection and claimed extra ordinary powers too. Paramhansa silently listened. The man went on and on. Finally, Yogananda said, lets put the powers to test. lets both see the living room of the neighbor looks …
Jun 10
Sohum kriya or Hungso Kriya
Link to Original Document Before I got covid, someone asked me about more information about Sohum kriya. What I will write is more what Yogananda taught in his letters to those who wanted to become disciples. Many webpages are out there which will descibe it in a more elaborate manner but this does not mean …
Jun 08
My friend sent me this
Link to Original Document To make your life 100X better, Do these things: Travel a lot Wake up early Sleep 7 hours Read the Upanishads Learn a new skill Lift weights 3 times a week Read 1-2 books every month My reply Or meditate properly It is a new skill It is what the Upanishads …
Jun 05
Useful pearls
Link to Original Document A Guru is only interested in your spiritual progress If you think you do Not need a physical Guru it means you really don’t know what awakening is Without a Guru, it means whatever awakening you have it is imaginary Guru Is there. It is up to you accept the Guru. …
Jun 01
The trap
Link to Original Document The world is an illusion. It is a lie. Perhaps the Bible calls the happiness in this world Lucifer. It promises good but never delivers happiness Such is the trap. We are constantly deceived by the world. Every day we think after this challenge life will be better. However that is …
May 31
Kutastha – The ultimate secret
Link to Original Document Lahiri Mahasaya described everything in relation to Kutastha. Every paragraph of Manu smruti, upanishads, vedas all relate to the Kutastha. He constantly talked about being established in Kutastha Vishnutirthji Maharaj – who has showered innnumerable grace and blessings – described Kutastha – Kuta meaning pile of prana and stha meaning established. …
May 29
Ecclesiastes 3:11
Link to Original Document 1 He has made everything beautiful in its time.(G) He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet[a] no one can fathom(H) what God has done from beginning to end.(I) The translation has a few versions In KJ instead of yet they use so that Also they use world instead …
May 27
Bhajan Reva Bharati
Link to Original Document I am writing some of the highest bhajan (religious songs) ever written. The records of these songs are going away. I have written first in English alphabet and then in Gujarati. I will sing the song and publish it on my podcast These Bhajans sound wonderful and they have the deepest …
May 27
Bhajan Reva Bharati
Link to Original Document I am writing some of the highest bhajan (religious songs) ever written. The records of these songs are going away. I have written first in English alphabet and then in Gujarati. I will sing the song and publish it on my podcast These Bhajans sound wonderful and they have the deepest …
May 26
Why I find it difficult to accept the so caled Gurus part 2
Link to Original Document Well, I have a few readers. Not many. I do not know why anyone would be interested in my blogs. Anyway, amongst the many readers, one person Mr A asked me to write part 2. A few asked me privately. In general many truths are not revealed publicly. Does anyone put …
May 21
Why do I find it difficult to understand the so called Gurus
Link to Original Document The best book ever written is Yoga Vasistha Maharamayan. It has many stories. It is a tale of 2 days of the life of Rama Bhagwan. He was summoned to the Kings court but refused to come. Then the Royal Guru Vasistha sent a message summoning him. One thing a disciple …
May 20
Why do I find it difficult to understand the so called Gurus
Link to Original Document The best book ever written is Yoga Vasistha Maharamayan. It has many stories. It is a tale of 2 days of the life of Rama Bhagwan. He was summoned to the Kings court but refused to come. Then the Royal Guru Vasistha sent a message summoning him. One thing a disciple …
May 20
Is this person a genuine Guru?
Link to Original Document He does not seek any disciples He has a very limited number of disciples. Some Gurus may have only one disciple. Gangadhartirthji Maharaj -was perfected. He had all Siddhis. He had only one disciple. Gangadhartirtji was 90 years old when he found someone worthy. He did not disclose or reveal any …
May 18
What I learnt in life
Link to Original Document Good times dont last. Dont be egotistic. Your wrong actions during Good actions WILL HAUNT you later. There is no exception Bad times dont last. They are there to teach you a lesson. Learn from it. Change yourself. Be humble. Become more comitted to God. Purify yourself. Get rid of ego. …
May 16
The Will Smith issue
Link to Original Document Now this blog is not specifically about Will Smith however, it is sometimes easier to relate to others. Recently Will Smith had an emotional outburst at the Academy award and slapped Chris Rock. Granted that the joke was tasteless nevertheless, I guess thats how show business works. Later he was banned …
May 10
Diksha – Types of disciples
Link to Original Document Awakening of Shakti is something rare. Very rare. Everyone believes they have an awakening but the reality maybe different. The highest awakening is Vedha diksha. It is the highest. This may or may not happen in Kali yug. In this awakening, the disciple only meets Guru once and it is all …
May 10
I see a white light
Link to Original Document Yogananda described the Jyoti mudra. It is a secret mudra that was previously not written in public. In this mudra, light pressure generates a light. This light is not just light from the pressure but also a little light of God. So, one may , naturally ask the question – is …
May 08
What is the witness / saakshi bhav
Link to Original Document The witness we have spoken about several times already, only here it is in the mind. There are witnesses everywhere. It is a capacity of the being to detach itself, to stand back and look at what is happening, as when one looks at something happening in the street or when …
Apr 28
A fundamental error
Link to Original Document Many people read about Yoga online and read scriptures Of course it is appealing! Who would not find it wonderful? We abandon the misery of the world There is a source of intense joy within us. Why not tap in to it? Your karma are slowly destroyed All questions are answered …
Apr 27
Kevali – from the scriptures
Link to Original Document [When the breath stops effortlessly, without either rechaka (exhalation) or puraka (inhalation), that is called Kevala Kumbhaka.—Hatha-Yoga Pradipika,11:73. “The aspirant who can perform Kevali Kumbhaka, he only is the true knower of Yoga.”—Gheranda Samhita, V:95. One who is adept in Kevala Kumbhaka, which has no rechaka and puraka, he has nothing …
Apr 26
Vigyan Bhairav Tantra
Link to Original Document Vanhi vishasya madhye chitta sukhmayam kshipet. Kevalam vayu purna va Samarananda yujyate ॥ ६ ८ ॥ One should throw the blissful mind into the fire (manipura chakra) in the middle of that fibre-like lotus stalk (sushumna) or into that which is only full of air (anahata chakra). Then one is united …
Apr 22
Initiation into silence
Link to Original Document Silence is maun Everyone has a different opinion about it. But you can read the different types of maun in my previous blog But let’s not go to the highest maun. It is difficult to even understand the highest. It is a state which is present everywhere and In so much …
Apr 18
In the news paper copied from TOI – author Anup Taneja
Link to Original Document Paul Brenton who visited Ramana Maharishi in 1931, placed before the latter two fundamental questions: Is it necessary to renounce the world and move to secluded jungles or mountains to realise the Truth? What method should be pursued to attain Self-realisation? In response to the first question, the Maharshi said that …
Apr 18
Mauna – continuation
Link to Original Document I finally found substantiation of what I said in previous blog – from Ramana maharshi also The most valuable thing in the ocean lies on its floor. The pearl is so small a thing, yet so valuable and so difficult to procure. Similarly, the Self is like the pearl: to find …
Apr 18
Post script 2 – mauna
Link to Original Document Mauna means silence. What the scriptures call as silence is silence of the mind. Like I wrote before – mauna can be Not talking – of vani speech Of the indriya – preventing the senses of roaming. This means giving to sex, food etc Silence of the mind There is another …
Apr 18
Post script to self imposed barriers
Link to Original Document Point 4 People often say great things. Oh I have surrendered to say Neem Karoli baba or Yogananda, or Vivekananda or Ramana ANd they truly believe it. Yet to be quite honest , they don’t realize, that a true full surrender is associated with that great Guru appearing before you ! …
Apr 18
Self imposed barriers
Link to Original Document Yesterday I was talking with someone who does translation of spiritual books And while talking , I learnt a few precious things Just because they follow, a Liberated person from the past, they may remain just as ignorant The teaching of a Liberated person is so high, they fully misunderstand what …
Apr 16
Hanuman Jayanti
Link to Original Document Yes, I used the word Jayanti and did not call it Hanumans birthday or Hanuman Janmdivas Whats app and all the users have made a name for themselves. The excel in ignorance, ego and spreading lies. They are kings or queens in Gossip. I feel sad for those desperate people. There …
Apr 16
Our mission
Link to Original Document There are many was this has been discussed, evaluated and dissected. Both by atheists, agnostics and spiritual people So who am I to discuss this? Well, everyone has their own opinion. And guess what their opinion changes based on their state of life. During happy times it is one thing and …
Apr 13
The lessons of life
Link to Original Document The world was created by God but Maya played a big role. Maya or Satan is a liar. It promises happiness but never gives it. REMEMBER THAT ! So with that in mind , don’t get too attached to this world. Don’t crave or seek another goal post or achievement This …
Apr 10
About shakti awakening
Link to Original Document The highest achievement in life is awakening of shakti It is precious and extremely rare. I really mean extremely rare. This awakening is a decisive step in ending this endless cycle of life and death. The Guru who has this power does not expose this power. The corollary is that , …
Apr 05
Poem
Link to Original Document I don’t know Heaven or hell I know that people suffer Oh if I could help one I have done my deed Let me serve That’s all I need Sitting high in Heaven My heart is heavy The people down Suffer all around I find no peace In that Heaven Next …
Apr 05
On inflation etc
Link to Original Document Agreed – the common people suffer a lot It has already happened in USA. People in my Office think twice to go from one place to another The rich are never affected The middle class is dying. Getting squeezed The life of those living below poverty level is unimaginable My heart …
Apr 01
Fear – an analogy
Link to Original Document Khalil Gibran wrote a poem It is said that before entering the sea a river trembles with fear. She looks back at the path she has traveled, from the peaks of the mountains, the long winding road crossing forests and villages. And in front of her, she sees an ocean so …
Apr 01
Shiv – Shakti
Link to Original Document 16 aspects Kula Samarthya Urmi Hridaya Saar Spanda Vibhuti Trisika Kali karsini Chandi Vani Bhoga Drik Nitya I listed this as a ready reference for the yogi on the path No discussion is needed. Or cannot be done. They are aspects of God. Today is the beginning of Chaitri navratri The …
Bhavin
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