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An Awkward Situation
Why do you feel awkward? And how do you get out of it? If you have always been the center of attention, and are suddenly sidelined, you may feel out of place. Similarly if you have always been on the side lines, and are suddenly pushed to center stage, yo ... -
The True Yagya
Rage has no ears, nor does it have vision. It only leads to reaction. And reaction leads to regret. Regret causes frustration. Frustration clouds the reason. Unreasonable acts provoke rage, and start a vicious cycle. Self Knowledge and Devotion alone can ... -
Your Nature is Shiva
Peace is your nature, yet you remain restless. Freedom is your nature, yet you remain in bondage. Happiness is your nature, yet you become miserable for some reason or another. Contentment is your nature, yet you continue to reel in desires. Benevolence i ... -
Was Buddha an Atheist?
A pure atheist is impossible to find. An atheist is one who does not believe in anything that is not concrete and tangible. Life is not all concrete and tangible. Nor is this Universe. Whether it is business, science or art, they all involve a certain amo ... -
Communism and Spirituality
Communism has three goals. To check the greed of feudal and capitalistic societies. To check the fanaticism and fundamentalism of religious communities. To care for and share with the needy. Only spirituality can bring fulfillment to communism. Only spiri ... -
Wake Up and Slow Down!
When you are in a rush, you are unable to properly perceive things. Often you are in a rush in life. This takes away the charm, thrill and beauty from your life. You can never be close to the Truth when you are in a rush because your perception, observati ... -
What makes a real holiday?
Rest and happiness make a real holiday. Often people go on a holiday and they come back tired and tanned, and needing a few more days to recuperate! A real holiday is that which energizes and does not wear you out. Remember, nothing energizes you like Wis ... -
The strength of commitment
Question: Why is it easier for some of us to commit to our own welfare rather than that of others? Gurudev: Because you do not know that whatever you are committed to brings you strength. If you are committed to your family then your family supports you, ... -
Friendship for a cause
Examine your friendships, they are often for a cause. There are several reasons for your friendships: You make friendships because you have common enemies. Fear and threat to survival can bring people together. You make friendships because you have a comm ... -
Guru's Tidbits
What to do if your commitment is boring? Commitment has value when things are not so charming. When things are interesting you do not need commitment at all. You never say you are committed to doing something that is very interesting or charming. Learning ...