Doing something wrong from a moral or material standpoint is not the only meaning of temptation. Forgetting your soul by becoming too engrossed in the body and its comforts is temptation too. Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda The soul trapped in the body – when the body tempts you with worldly pleasure and falling in the …
Tag: Self Help
Oct 26
A grave error by all
My biggest trouble when I was young – any 15 / 16 is shown in the statement above Shankar Acharya says gyana or knowledge is brought about by vichara ( thought) At that age I had read all the scriptures in Hinduism. I constantly thought that vichara or thinking is needed for realization. My Guru …
Oct 25
I need help!
When you truly don’t want the glitter of the world, when sex does not allure you, food is a burden and you hate people saying your good and wonderful Then your ready to have an external Guru Until then within you get directions if only you will listen Be ready. Be prepared Be alert Be …
Oct 20
What do you like in life?
This is a very deep mental exercise. Not sure if I should share it Einstein came up with all his theory of relativity – just with a thought exercise. No instruments. And he found the basis of gravity, time travel issues, speed of light etc Now this mental exercise if done properly would be bad. …
Oct 17
A great statement
I read a magnificent statement a few days ago. Just a brief text ” true spirituality is very very rare ” I have said this many times. It was nice to hear this and get confirmation Right now, amongst all the public acclaimed figures there is none – at the level of Yogananda, Vivekananda. I …
Oct 17
The triple bondage
To think that there is an object to be known, to act on it and to believe your body or thoughts or sensation is real – that is the state of a fallen person. That person is bound God being above it all – is free and ever at joy What do you want?
Oct 15
More about the mind
Nice step sure sequence But there are many more steps in between Why are there me steps in between? We created it! If only you could experience your…
Oct 14
What should I read?
However you can’t do that! If you’re mind is restless, if you can’t endure the pains of life, then you are not ready. If you still seek pleasures, company, the need to text , talk, food then your not ready If your mind wonders about spiritual experience, or what is next, curious to know that …
Oct 14
Amazing isn’t it?
You are the divine and you know it not You seek yourself – how foolish it is Trapped in a dream – you fumble and grumble Wake up from the deep slumber Not much to be done The awake shakes you And you say ‘ let me sleep more ” People choose to stay asleep …
Oct 09
Life
Death is born So it seems And now the living chase A futile dream Money and leisure And sensual pleasure But alas, the chase ends With loss of health And peace The body frail All is lost Oh What a loss The chase was wrong A beautiful song Was never longed Death continues Its tragic …
Oct 06
The problem is..😔
We talk about God. Debate. Fight. Argue. If only you saw and knew the light of God a the differences in all religions will vanish Although it is everywhere we can’t see it. Mind you I am not talking about the electric bulb light or the sun light or infra red, uv light – there …
Sep 28
You got everything. Now what?
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
But how?
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
An old repost
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
A paradox
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 18
Short story
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
An old post of mine
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
You must help the world
Yogananda says Change yourself and you have done your part in changing the world
Sep 16
Nunchi
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 15
Not entirely true
Ramana Maharshi made a statement. I don’t entirely agree. If you think About it your will agree with me too
Sep 12
Simple statement – but misunderstood
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
Just compare!
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 07
Strength!
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 06
How to conquer the mind quickly – simple
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
Who are money changers? And A great quote from Mother
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
Like I have said before..😔
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
Bhavin Believe it or not
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
Ego – it is not what you think
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
Fake methods – but it helped me
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
Beauty
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 …
Aug 28
Raunchy and rated R – but makes sense
This is from George Carlin. And funny. There is some truth in what he says About how terrible the world functions How can one say there is god with all the wrong things. The input question is – is it Gods fault. He gave us free choice. Some choices that we Make now or in …
Aug 25
The challenges of the mind
The mind is elusive. It is not easy to transform it into an instrument of peace and love Constantly the mind revolts against things that are unpleasant and constantly looks forward to things that are good. This preferential attitude is one of the Cardinal inimical covering of the mind. How do you tell the mind …
Aug 16
A good reason to think about your body
So like most ignorant and vain people you may love the body and your own body But what happens to the body when it stops to function? https://www.businessinsider.com/how-long-it-takes-human-body-decompose-grave-coffin-2019-8 The brain liquifies. In hours. Then bacteria etc Eat the flesh intestines etc. read it. Think of it. Now you have something to ponder? Is there a …
Aug 15
True but minimal representation
This pic was made based on Ramana Maharishi teaching My picture which I drew a long time ago is as follows However there are many steps in between This is depicted for children
Aug 14
How to vanquish enemies
This is from Mother – Sri Aurobindo There are countless legends or stories of this kind, like that of Prahlad, for instance, which we saw recently in a film, stories which illustrate that state of consciousness. And I am not only convinced, but I myself have the quite tangible experience that if in the presence …
Aug 13
How can you get there?
This statement is very profound. All your efforts at the final steps are in vain. Because effort requires ego So how can you reach something beyond ego? What can you do? Nothing. Give up ego. But to give up ego you will make effort which is ego generated effort ! Ego can’t destroy ego Thus …
Aug 06
How to get there?
The upanishads have said it clearly Yet you go for discussions? Yet you want to hear about it? Just grab it and run with it! Go to someone who can give it , open it. You of course should be ready for it and prepared!
Aug 03
Shangri La – where is it?
Oops. I did a google search. It’s an imaginary place! Ok. Blog over. Shangri word may have come from the word shrungar in Sanskrit. In both cases it means adorned beautifully or beautiful. There is a deeper meaning but this is not the place to discuss. La means mountain pass. Millions have looked for it. …
Jul 17
How can I help the world most effectively
Short answer. Become a perfected yogi ! You will say I don’t believe it And that’s ok But I leave you with an explanation given by Mother ( Aurobindo ) Can one help the world with a vibration of goodwill? With good wishes one can change many things, only it must be an extremely pure …
Jul 15
The most important day of the year!
So today Tuesday – is Guru Purnima It is not a public holiday. Few celebrate it. It is the most important day of the year This is the day where the disciple worships his Guru – I should add spiritual Guru – as God. This statement is sort of an insult because the Guru is …
Jul 15
The most important day of the year!
So today Tuesday – is Guru Purnima It is not a public holiday. Few celebrate it. It is the most important day of the year This is the day where the disciple worships his Guru – I should add spiritual Guru – as God. This statement is sort of an insult because the Guru is …
Jul 13
The purpose of life
Here is an interesting midway step The purpose of life is to find God. Or discover that you are the divine. However this article gives a Midway step. Stop your ego and become nobody. Then your goal becomes more clear! https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/the-purpose-of-life-is-to-be-a-nobody
Jul 12
Misunderstanding
Question: Is it enough if I spend some time in the mornings and some time in the evenings for this atma-vichara (Self-enquiry)? Or should I do it always, even when I am writing or walking? Bhagwan Sri Ramana Maharshi: What is your real nature? Is it writing, walking or being? The one unalterable reality is …
Jul 09
Litter
No matter what you think but until you have made a lot. I mean a whole lot of progress you won’t realize how much the mind us constantly preoccupied with desires and preferences. And we constantly act on it From The desires to talk or eat or gossip or food or sex or fear etc. …
Jul 09
I understand it – NOT NOT NOT!
So from time to time Kaali – the goddess of time sends great figures to help human. Many many have come. They all had great messages. Jesus Krishna Ram Vasistha, Ramkrishna, vivekananda, Babaji, Kabir, Mansoor, Trailoki Baba, etc The list is humongous. They all had clear messages. Almost identical. Different garbs of message and appearances. …
Jul 03
Nonsense interpretation
To love and surrender to God / Guru is theme. These sentences are for those with ego of achievement and possession
Jun 30
How confusing!
Maharishi wrote What is Bliss but your own being? ~ Sri Ramana Maharshi (Talk 653) So the egotistic, foolish, idiots, with no experience think their own ego is bliss There is a simple test for that. Go to someone who will belittle and insult – if you remain in bliss then you have reached the …
Jun 26
Dream
Vasistha is educating Ram So subtle – where is the world when you wake up? Do you get the hint? Important of a Guru What is reality? So great
Bhavin
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