Vedic Wisdom: Understanding Suffering and Unity
Vedic Wisdom: How can the most ancient tradition of knowledge in the world, the Vedic tradition of knowledge, shed light on the current state of affairs in the world? Why is suffering seemingly increasing in world consciousness? According to the Vedic knowledge contained in the Upanishads, suffering arises from the delusion of duality, the delusion…
From Violence to Compassion
A massive phase transition is occurring in the United States. A massive shift from violence and aggression to peace and compassion is slowly being planted. It is not completely evident yet because the roots are underground. But there is a shift in the collective consciousness of the nation. (The collective consciousness of a nation is…
Spiritual Wealth
There are two kinds of wealth: material wealth and spiritual wealth. Most people think of amassing material wealth, consisting of money and various kinds of possessions. But such things cannot bring lasting happiness because they are impermanent. They may be lost, damaged or ignored. As time passes, we may lose interest in things which attracted…
Government: A Mirror of the Nation
Every government is a reflection of the collective consciousness of the nation. Collective consciousness is the expression of the consciousness of all the individuals in the nation. It can only reflect what is presented to it. If the collective consciousness in the nation is disorderly, unstable and incoherent, the decisions of the government will reflect…
Why Does Suffering Exist?
Suffering helps to remove the veil of illusion thar hides our true vision of life.
How to Overcome Grief
There are times in life when everyone faces the loss of a loved one through death and this loss becomes a source of deep pain and sorrow. How can we overcome the feeling of grief? The first remedy is the knowledge that absolutely everything that happens in life and in the universe, happens according to…
The Path to World Peace
“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” Albert Einstein It is obvious that only a new seed can yield a new crop. Only new knowledge, a new way of thinking, new programs to create peace can eliminate wars, sickness and suffering and prevent the recurrence of such problems in…
Ultimate Goal of Life
The ultimate goal of human life is to gain the state of enlightenment., a state in which spontaneously lives in harmony with all the laws of nature.
From “Me and Mine” to “Our and Ours”
The mindset of world leaders must expand to serve the collective good of the whole world family.
From Conscience to Consciousness
The court of human conscience exists within every one of us. Either we heed it or we choose to ignore it.
War and Peace
War can never be won through the use of force. The only solution to ending wars is broadening awareness. Only a mind that can seek answers on a deeper level will be able to develop an acceptable, peacemaking strategy. The inability to create a peaceful solution to the conflict indicates man’s failure to use the…
Life is Sacred
The life of all living beings is sacred. Every human life is sacred. Life is a sacred gift of God to us. It is granted to us in order to evolve, to expand our awareness until we are able to embrace the totality of life. Life is granted to us so that we can attain…
A Sense of Wonder
There is an upsurge of bliss inside whenever we feel a sense of wonder. Wonder can be inspired by the swirling beauty of a flower, the charismatic palette of a sunset, the thunderous roar of ocean waves or the thrill of an ascent to the summit of a mountain peak. Life is teeming with images…
Cosmic Symphony of Life
The beauty of nature reflects the love, peace and joy we radiate from within ourselves.
Time: Illusion or Reality?
The factor of time is vital in life because one moment lost can not be regained.
All the World’s A Stage
All the world is a stage. We are assigned various roles in the drama of life. Our real Being is separate from the roles in the drama.
How Can We Heal the World
The world is facing an unprecedented rise of global calamities. The wars, earthquakes, storms, fires, floods, sudden accidents and massive social unrest point to a rise of turbulence across the globe. What does this indicate? Are we facing a crucial test? Is Nature sending the earth a warning signal? Have we crossed the threshold of…
“Artificial” Intelligence
Artificial intelligence has innate limitations and too much reliance on it may impair our own development.
A Global Perspective
The world is in urgent need of a global perspective. The world needs a broader vision which encompasses the entire world family. No longer can we be content to focus exclusively on our individual needs and desires. We must take into consideration the needs of the whole of humanity, the whole planet. The world is…
Vedic Prayer
“May the good belong to all the people of the world. May the rulers go by the path of justice. May the best of men and their source prove to be a blessing. May all the world rejoice in happiness. May rain come in time and plentifulness be on Earth. May the world be free…
Silence to Stop Wars
Wars can be prevented by increasing the power of silence, coherence and harmony in the nation.
Coming Back Home
The experience of transcending during the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique is akin to an experience of “coming back home”. We are contacting the ocean of eternal bliss inside. Coming back home evokes a feeling of inner contentment, peace, security, harmony and joyfulness. This is an experience which exists inside every single human being.…
Cosmic Unity
There is a term in quantum field theory called quantum entanglement. What does this mean? It describes how two particles link together no matter how far apart they are from each other in space. Quantum entanglement states that two particles are connected and affect one another even if those particles are light years apart! It…
His Divine Lila
“IN BOTH DESTRUCTION AS WELL AS CONSTRUCTION IS HIM (GOD), HE PLAYS WITH HIMSELF – In both is He, in destruction as well as construction. The history of nations, families and individuals is the great Lila (divine sport) that He stages with Himself.” Sri Anandamayi Ma
Silent Domes
the sweetness of light shining on glass as in silent domes and ancient monasteries the jingling stillness of voiceless prayers vibrating in the light these memories inhabit the air that I breathe our wor1d cosmic as the unexplored regions of space whirling with music in silence whirling into dust and flames and dust again utters…
Life: An Interplay of Opposing Forces
Life is an interplay of opposing forces. There are three basic forces which underlie all interactions in the universe: the creative force, the destructive force and the force that maintains what has been created. These forces are also called the three gunas: Sattwa, Raja and Tamas. Sattwa is the creative force. Rajas is the maintainer…
Turn Within
At this time when the world is experiencing so much turbulence and discomfiture, the only alternative is to TURN WITHIN. The peace we are seeking in the world begins INSIDE EACH OF US. We are the light that must illuminate the darkness of ignorance prevailing in world affairs. Each one of us must kindle the…
Need of the Hour
” The whole purpose of life is to gain enlightenment. Nothing else is significant compared to that completely natural, exalted state of consciousness.” Maharishi Mahesh Yogi The need of the hour is to increase the number of fully enlightened beings on the planet. The inner life of the individual is the basis of the outer…
Universal Wisdom
Is there a place within each of us that contains universal wisdom? I feel that there is such a place.  It exists beyond the field of time and space. It is a silent level of wholeness that knows – a pure knowingness. This knowingness is able to access universal wisdom spontaneously. We know it…
Qualities of an Enlightened Leader
What are the qualities of an enlightened leader? An enlightened leader is equally nourishing to everyone.
Search for the Ultimate
All my life have I sought the Ultimate: ultimate truth, ultimate perfection, ultimate beauty. I have searched for you everywhere.
Sacred Elements of Creation
Our intimate connection with nature is in need of regeneration,renewal, re-enlivenment. Then the five elements of life will nourish humanity with their sacred gifts.
A Universal Individual
The world is in need of “universal individuals” who can think globally. A universal individual pledges their allegiance to the whole world family. Already there are multitudes who work to advance their own selfish interests regardless of the negative consequences of their actions. The world needs individuals who are committed to prevent injustice, exploitation and…
Surrender To Wholeness
The result of surrender is that one lives from the heart, from the core of one’s being spontaneously.
Vedic Antidote to Violence
When national consciousness is fully integrated and harmonious, there will not be a chance for any animosities between nations to arise.
Citizen of the Universe
A citizen of the universe honors the integrity of his culture while simultaneously respecting and appreciating the diversity of all cultures, religions and traditions in the world. His desire is that we should all grow together, prosper together and enjoy fulfillment together. This wish is expressed in the Vedic prayers: “Om. May all be happy,…
Turning Point in USA?
Narrow outdated modes of thinking will be replaced by an all-inclusive vision of wholeness of life which is in tune with the evolving consciousness of humanity.
Covid-19:Wake Up Call
This pandemic is a red alert from Nature. It is also a blessing because there is love embedded in this cosmic message from Mother Earth. If Nature didn’t love us, Nature would allow us to destroy ourselves and the planet. But whenever violations of natural law reach a certain threshold, Nature always sounds an alarm.
What is God?
What is God? God is the “I” that IS all there is. God is the “I” that exists eternally IN all there is. God is the “I” that is all, knows all, sees all, gives life to all and absorbs all into itself. God is one and many, unity and diversity, silence and dynamism, simplicity…
Ultimate Perfection
To experience the ultimate, we must become capable of experiencing the inner nature of time and space as an unbroken continuum. Then we will know in the world that which is unchanging, immortal, indestructible
Who Am I?
I am the seer and the seen and the link between them. I am the silent witness of creation, the observer and the observed at once. I am at once everywhere and everything. I am the breath, the hum, the song, the pause, the whirling dance, the joy of wakefulness unfurling. I am the…
What is Intuition?
What is intuition? A whisper from deep within, a gentle inner voice, a stirring of the heart, a silent invitation. Some music is chiming in the deep waters of my soul. I must listen
Windows Into the Soul
I decided to start writing blogs because I want to share ideas about life with you. I also want to let you know about my books. Since I live in India, it isn’t always possible to publicize them as I would want to in signings and discussions in bookshops. So this is a way… Sometimes,…
On My Book
In Pilgrimage on the Path of Love, we enter the interior world of a woman on the spiritual path and we see how the spiritual dimension of life in India fosters in her a deeper understanding of the ultimate quest of human life: enlightenment.
Pure Love
Only pure love is capable of opening wide the windows of the heart so that one can see into the very soul of life. Pure love sees not with the physical eyes but with the eyes of the soul.
Love: A White Lotus Blooming
Love is forever seeking eternal union with its own source deep within itself.
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