Guruji, can we have more than one spiritual master to guide our progress?

Guruji, can we have more than one spiritual master to guide our progress? It should be remembered there is only One in all, and all in One. So, the ultimate spiritual master is one’s own Self. As one develops in spiritual maturity, this Self takes the form of an external Guru. The ancient Avadhuta saint […]

Guruji, it is said that one should not aim towards acquiring ‘siddhis’; but if ‘siddhis’ like clairvoyance or telepathy, ability to read the minds of others, etc. are things that are acquired after much spiritual effort, and if these are utilised only for good purposes, what is wrong in wanting them?

Guruji, it is said that one should not aim towards acquiring ‘Siddhis’. But if ‘Siddhis’ like Clairvoyance or telepathy, are things that are acquired after much spiritual effort, and if these are utilised only for good purposes, what is wrong in wanting them? Yes, it is true. Always aim towards the highest goal – Self-realisation. […]

Guruji, what is the meaning of the word ‘Uparathi’?

Guruji, what is the meaning of the word ‘Uparathi’? ‘Uparathi’ is a Sanskrit word which means ‘to be free from worldly things, desires and attachments’. It also means total renunciation of actions except actions that are necessities of life. Desires and attachments in life, invariably lead to sorrow. Unfulfilled desires and unreciprocated attachments bring about […]

Guruji, what is the purpose of being born? Are we born, only to die?

Guruji, what is the purpose of being born? Are we born, only to die? We are born again and again so that we may attain perfection. The soul is born again and again so that it perfects itself before merging with God. Only when the soul is clothed in a human body can the soul […]