For I have been here now a boy and a girl, a bush and a bird and a dumb fish in the sea This famous quote by one of the Greek Philosopher Empedocles points out to one of the most debated things among the thinkers of the world. Everyone observes...
"Who are you?" said the Caterpillar. This was not an encouraging opening for a conversation. Alice replied, rather shyly, "I—I hardly know, sir," This famous dialogue from the book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, points out to one of the most intriguing questions of our life...
The Vedas explain that the goal of every living being is God-realization or the attainment of God. Despite our best efforts, we seem far from achieving this goal. Deluded by ignorance and draped in mental impurities, our consciousness has turned away from God, preventing us from reaching our goal. How...
You Are Destined for Perfection - Sounds strange, doesn’t it? When we hear that we are destined for perfection. We are usually told that perfection is a mirage that we should not be chasing after. And yet somehow, we all seem to experience that the desire to be perfect...
Swamiji explains – is it grace or justice that will help us to reach God? Often when we are wronged, we look toward God to bestow justice. However, when we are at fault in some way, we expect his grace. Grace or Justice? The reality is that if God did not...
Swamiji recites in his touching voice, a daily prayer that cries out to the Divine Beloved for causeless mercy and humbly begs for the gift of Divine Love that is needed to accomplish the goal of human life, namely serving God. God is attained, not through personal efforts in spiritual...
Swamiji answers based on Vedic scriptures, the most common spiritual questions asked by seekers. Having the correct knowledge is crucial for success on the spiritual path. Genuine but ignorant spiritual seekers are often led in the wrong direction, sometimes for years, due to incomplete or incorrect knowledge in these areas:...
Swamiji reveals that despite our seemingly different personalities and ambitions, we all really have just one goal in life. We often feel that despite having it all, life is not fulfilling, as it lacks meaning. Knowing why we want the things we want, enables us to find meaning and clarity...
Swamiji talks about the meaning of OM and the power of chanting names of God. According to the Vedic scriptures all of creation unfolded from sound. Before God created the elements – earth, water, fire, air, sky, he created sound. That sound is OM – the whole universe vibrates with this sound....