Desire – does it bind us or liberate us? Desire – should it be fulfilled or given up? We do a deep dive into these questions in the light of Vedanta and are clear about what to do. In the …
There is a significant saying that while Teerthas or sacred places purify all people, the sacred places and teerthas are more sanctified and divinized by the holy people and saints who grace them with their passing footprints or prolonged presence. …
Back in the day, when I was studying Vedanta in the gurukulam, a friend shared a story of how she landed in the ashram I told my father – I am going to India for 3 years to study. Father …
That phone call which impacted the lives of the whole family. The sadness of abandonment The harsh words spoken in a rage The neglect experienced in childhood The bullying by school mates, Everyone experiences events in childhood that leave an …
You are the whole. We understand that there is no possibility of anyone becoming happy if one has to fulfill desires in order to be happy. We also understand that in spite of one’s desires, wants, and struggles, one does …
15th August is special for two reasons, one because it is the day of India’s independence from its colonizer and the other is that it is Pujya Swami Dayananda ji’s birthday. He lived a life of freedom and his vision …
Albert Einstein, a physicist and great thinker said about the Gita – When doubts haunt me, when disappointments stare me in the face, and I see not one ray of hope on the horizon, I turn to Bhagavad-gita and find …
As we approach Guru Purnima, it has been very moving for me again to read and remember how Pujya Swami Dayananda ji looked upon his gurus. So, sharing it with you here. You will have to put up with my …
Student: I have heard the Vedanta teaching that I am not this body or mind. , but I don’t understand what it means. My body and mind still exist. How can I say, ‘I am not this body or mind’? …
Meditation or Dhyaanam is an integral part of sadhana of a Vedanta student-disciple. In recent times since meditation has entered the mainstream, numerous misconceptions have arisen. We will explore six key myths about meditation from a Vedantic perspective and offer …