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, …
Tag: Self Help
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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. …
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 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 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
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 …
Nov 28
The issue with progress
Link to Original Document One other big hurdle in progress is consistency. The lack of consistency is many ways Inability to sit daily In ability to sit at a consistent hour Inability to have consistent interest and enthusiasm When either of them wanes, the soul quickly relaxes and gets immersed into Maya Once immersed into …
Nov 22
A trivial story in my life
Link to Original Document It was the year 1972, sometime in April or May. I was about 10 years old. It was a wonderful spring morning. At that time I was living in India. I was not very happy. I was in that house for 3 years and often wished I was back in USA. …
Nov 17
Socrates –
Link to Original Document DId Socrates say? The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing! Socrates was being in judged in the court. He was given a choice exile or to die. He chose to Die. We really dont know what he said, but Plato, his disciple of sort wrote about Socrates. In …
Oct 30
Questions
Link to Original Document I had a few questions recently. Any books for swarodaya ? Swarodaya This is the knowledge of the movement of prana through different tattva and nostrils. Based on it one can start auspicious things, know the outcome, etc. There used to be books on it. This is sacred knowledge and can …
Oct 22
The highest bidder
Link to Original Document I have coined this term for human behavior. This is how human beings behave with each other. It is easier to understand when the relation is growing or in relation to job etc. People are very selfish. They put a value in all aspects of their interaction. A girl ( or …
Oct 13
Dark desolate days
Link to Original Document Life is a roller coaster. Good days and then a sudden steep plunge and you feel there is no hope. We feel lost. We find there is no where to go. Initially we turn to friends and our logic but we find that friends really cant solve things. Neither can family. …
Oct 12
Achievement in life
Link to Original Document I have been reading a lot of a applauses in the news. Nobel price winners. Hollywood actors. Bollywood actors Recently a lot of people were applauding Amitabh Bachan. He turned 80. Very nice And humble ! No doubt But at 80 – how much time does he have left? He has …
Sep 18
Top 10 lines that helped me
Link to Original Document Now everything in the scriptures are helpful and important However there are some statements that helped me immensely. Here they are – but not in any specific order The experience that you gain from even a few seconds of super consciousness is enough to help you for long lasting changes. I …
Sep 17
The game of unfairness
Link to Original Document Life will seem unfair to you. Always. At many levels. A few people with keen insight will recognize there were times when life was very nice to you – even without merit Remember this and grieve not. Some days the dice rolls in your favor and other days against you. Some …
Sep 15
About relations
Link to Original Document If one carefully observes any relation, you will see something. To me it is disgusting. It is based on selfish needs Let’s start with colleagues – this should be obvious. We are nice to our superiors than those under us. We want to be nice so we have less hassles. Maybe …
Sep 14
A mess up
Link to Original Document So my previous blog. I got a few things wrong My friend Abhay corrected me The poet was Pritam And not Dayaram The Lines were not In the right order The full poem if you want to hear it is here [ 25 Harino marag che shurano, nahi kayarnu kam jone …
Sep 13
Visiting UK
Link to Original Document So one thing I have discovered is every place And every location has its own outward or inward pull Based on what Maya has arranged the people of that nation follows that particular pull. Those people in general will behave in that way. People will believe it was their decision but …
Sep 10
The science of progress
Link to Original Document I would very strongly recommend everyone read the science of religion written by Yogananda ! It has taken the logic of Raj yoga to the highest – making it by clear why yoga is needed for all aspects related to God. This includes Bhakti or love for God, Gyan or wisdom …
Aug 20
What is the lesson so difficult to learn?
Link to Original Document Q. What is the most difficult lesson to learn ? A. The world / maya / Satan Is not your friend! Learn this lesson quickly. I use the world and Satan as synonym like Vivekananda said, every happiness comes wearing a crown of pain! How I wish I could teach this …
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 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 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 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 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 …
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