Guruji, I am quite content with my life, but I have often been told that one should cultivate yearning for God. How should I cultivate such a longing?
Guruji, I am quite content with my life, but I have often been told that one should cultivate yearning for God. How should I cultivate such a longing? We have chosen to take birth on Earth to fulfil some specific purpose or purposes. God is our original parent – and this world is like a […]
Guruji on Paying Attention to your Mind and Body
Your state of mind affects your physical health and your physical health affects your mental state. Just as our physical body is governed by the three Doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha, our mental body is governed by the three Gunas – Sattva, Rajas, Tamas. The health of our nervous system, vital organs and digestion, […]
Guruji, How can I differentiate between Sleep and Samadhi? Please advise.
Guruji,how can I differentiate between Sleep and Samadhi? Most often during my Sadhana, though I am sitting erect I lose contact with the present. Since my eyes are closed, I am unable to tell whether I have taken a short nap or have been in a short samadhi state. Please advise. Sleep is a completely […]
Guruji, when I sit for meditation I experience multiple obstacles, How can I remove these obstacles to my meditation?
Guruji, when I sit for meditation I experience multiple obstacles –I feel sleepy, my legs start paining, my thoughts keep multiplying, I start hearing all kinds of sounds, etc. Where as if I am doing some other work like – when cooking or reading or playing video games, etc., I am so involved with it […]
Guruji on the Self Within
Our Vedic scriptures have under-lined the importance of the one and only Truth, and that is the ‘Self’ within. Aitareya Upanishad says “Prajnanam Brahma” which means “Consciousness is Brahman”. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad says “Aham Brahmasmi” which means “I am of Brahman”. Chandogya Upanishad says “Tattvamasi” which means “Thou art that”. Mandukya Upanishad says “Ayam Atma Brahma” […]