In the service of God and humanity
Swamiji talkes on the topic of living is giving. Interview by Laurie Levine and Maria DeMasi. This was originally filmed as a tv pilot in 2010....
The subject of biodiversity is a very ancient, complex topic which is addressed in the Vedas as part and parcel of India’s cultural heritage. The entire realm of nature is composed of five basic elements, each one inseparable from the others. These elements are: earth (Prithvi), water (jal), air (vayu), fire (agni) and sky (akash). However, according to our ancient traditions, these elements are not seen as only bio-chemical compounds. Rather, they are revered, respected and worshipped as divine. As these forces are what give us life and sustain us, we...
Every day people come to me with problems for which they would like guidance. While the details vary from person to person and situation to situation, there are common themes that run through much of what ails us. The deeper questions, the questions beneath the questions are always the same: how can I be happy? How can I have meaningful relationships with others? There are so many deeply important principles to live by, so many lessons to be learned in this life on Earth. Below of just a few of...
According to traditional Indian philosophy there are three main paths to the Divine or “yogas”, described in compelling detail by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita – the path of knowledge, or “gyan yoga”, the path of righteous action or “karma yoga” and the path of devotion or “bhakti yoga.” For the purpose of this article I want to discuss the latter two – karma and bhakti yoga. Are we better off sitting still and meditating upon the Divine, chanting His name and endeavoring to experience our inherent Oneness with Him,...
Pujya Swamiji was with Anna Hazare today at Ramlila Maidan. Pujya Swamiji brought Annaji Gangajal and Mansarovar jal so that when he breaks his fast he can break it with holy water...
Many people think a spiritual life means that one retreatsto the mountains, performs meditation and then lives peacefully forever in one’s own enlightened cocoon. However, that is not true, deep spirituality. That is not the essence of enlightenment. The essence of spirituality is service of others. Yes, solitude, silence and intense sadhana are crucial in order to establish the connection with God, in order to make the leap from a material life to a spiritual life. This lays the ground work. It is like wiring a house for electricity. In...
Yesterday we celebrated the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhiji was truly the saint of the century, and as we pay our tribute to him we must never forget the message of his life. As we reflect on the greatness of Mahatma Gandhiji’s life and the tragedy of his assassination, let us look not only at facts but at meanings. What was the meaning of his life? What was the message of his death? What does he have to teach the world of today? We can answer these questions with the word “yagna.” ...
In Bhagwat Geeta it says, if you take the pill of devotion or Bhakti, you can see the Shakti of Bhakti and you will feel high with no hangover....
Pujya Swamiji says the true happiness is not based upon external situations, whatever happens you stay happy and that only can happen when you have the power of devotion....