The way devotees dress, it is to help us with this conception of identity. It is not that you have to do these external things, but those who do, it should be understood in its proper context. Why do some of us shave our heads? Shaving the head is symbolic. It represents death to the ego because …
With realization, in the association of people who have faith, the natural faith, which is within our heart awakens. Real faith is not something that is imposed upon you. Real faith is awakened from within in the proper environment like a seed. A seed if it is watered properly, it grows into a beautiful flower. …
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People may challenge that how do you know the soul is eternal, how do you know there is a God? Because unless we have faith in these principles, how will we strive to live for that when there is so much opposition, philosophically, logically, socially. The scriptures and the great saints of every spiritual path, …
There are so many subject matters in this world. There is poetry, music, news, prajalpa, and so many things to discuss, so many things to hear everywhere. But one who focuses their attention on hearing the glories of the lord and really has that eagerness, that taste is an expression of love. Krishna reciprocates and by seeing that, …
Plain living and a high thinking are recommended for everyone. Simplicity means to find balance in your life by which your mind, your body are in the most optimum condition. One should not eat too much or eat too little, sleep too much or sleep too little. If you do anything in extremes, then your …
Secret of Mother Teresa’s enthusiasm to serve humanity: While I was with Mother Teresa, someone asked her, “How do you get all your strength and enthusiasm to do so much for others?” She held up her beads and said, “It’s all coming by the chanting of the holy names.” Every religion teaches that the name …