Mantra Part-1 Written By: Sadhu Paramtattvadas Published On: 22 Dec 2001
There is a great strength in mantra, chanting the mantra can have profound effects on the individual and his personal surroundings.
 

Nama Japa Written By: Shastri Sadhu Shriharidas Published On: 8 Dec 2001
Nama japa or chanting the holy name of God is a cure for all mental ills. It not only calms the mind but redeems the atma.
 

Double Standards Written By: Sadhu Atmaswarupdas Published On: 22 Nov 2001
Hindu religion talks of the feelings of 'I-ness' and 'Mine-ness' as maya. It is this ignorance that obstructs one's path to God-realization and happiness in life. One should recognise it as it manifests in various forms in our lives in this age of self- centeredness.
 

The Secret of Your Greatness! Written By: Sadhu Shukmunidas Published On: 8 Nov 2001
An interview with Pramukh Swami Maharaj
 

Limitations Of Perception Written By: Sadhu Brahmaviharidas Published On: 22 Oct 2001
Our physical senses are far too limited in perceiving the Divine.
 

Life During Gunatitanand Swami's Time Written By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas Published On: 8 Oct 2001
This Sharad Punam, 1 November 2001, marks Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami's 216th birth anniversary. To understand his immense glory we offer our humble tribute and devotion by considering the period's harsh contemporary life.
 

A Leap To Excellence Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 22 Sep 2001
Through experience and age one comes to realize one's limitations. And to overcome the resulting anxiety and depression, develop whatever talents or virtues one has to take the leap to excellence.
 

Seize The Moment Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 Sep 2001
Living in the present is the key to success, happiness and peace of mind
 

Pause Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 22 Aug 2001
Split second pauses or daily introspection are necessary to live a fulfilling and meaningful life
 

Conquer Haste Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 Aug 2001
Being impatient and hasty causes a maze of problems and miseries
 

Empty Your Cup Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 22 Jul 2001
To learn, progress and be happy one had to empty oneself of arrogance and mundane desire.
 

Gossip Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 Jul 2001
Gossip topples governments, wrecks marriages, ruins careers, busts reputations, causes heartaches, nightmares, indigestion, spawns suspicion, generates grief, makes innocent people cry in their pillows. Even its name hisses.
 

Rath Yatra Written By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas Published On: 22 Jun 2001
The philosophical and practical significance of the Rath Yatra festival has been presented with reference to the Mahabharat, Ramayan, Shrimad Bhagvat and Upanishad.
 

Defying Nature Written By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas Published On: 8 Jun 2001
When man defies God's laws or nature's natural systems, the consequences are dire and destructive. One can never hope to profit, no matter how apparent it may be, by flouting nature's laws. The repercussions of several such cases described in this researched article reflect the futility and danger of transgressing nature's laws.
 

Yogiji Maharaj's Spirit Of Service Written By: Ram Murthy Published On: 22 May 2001
His spirit to serve was monumental. Whatever the seva at whatever hour of night or day, Yogiji Maharaj was always ready and happy to serve. His name became a synonym for ideal service
 

What is Happening to Values? Written By: Sadhu Shantipriyadas Published On: 22 May 2001
A blatant disregard or condemnation of true values has created a world of misery, greed and feuds. The pursuit of material things without integrity has left man poor in spirit. The only road to recovery is to strive to imbibe true values.
 

Prayer - Wishes Turned Godwards Written By: Sadhu Brahmaviharidas Published On: 8 May 2001
Prayer is an undeniable part of life. Though it surfaces for different reasons - be it circumstantial, spontaneous or out of utter humility and glory - it is a living fact of life. Mostly prayers are personal petitions to God, but there are selfless prayers too. The range of prayers and its experiences have been briefly presented in this article.
 

The Crack in the Egg Written By: Kaushik Joshi Published On: 8 May 2001
Marketed as a high protein food, the egg is produced in torturous conditions, poses health hazards and with all its moral implications does not justify its suitability for consumption.
 

The Children of India What Is Their Future? Written By: Sadhu Anandswarupdas Published On: 22 Apr 2001
A dialogue with Pramukh Swami Maharaj during the 'International Children's Festival', Vidyanagar, May, 1989
 

Smash That Bad Habit Written By: Sadhu Anandswarupdas Published On: 8 Apr 2001
Every individual is endowed with a tremendous potential. It is the habits of the individual that ultimately decide his or her growth and progress. Bad habits weaken the individual to the point of physical, moral and spiritual collapse. And good habits elevate him to the peak of ultimate happiness.
 

Religion and Youth Written By: Sadhu Atmaswarupdas Published On: 22 Feb 2001
Youth is the spring of life, the symbol of vigor, dynamism, enthusiasm. It has tremendous potential. If channelised properly, it can work wonders.
 

Yama Danda Written By: Sadhu Gnanpurushdas Published On: 8 Feb 2001
'Yama Danda' is a scripture of the Swaminarayan faith by Nishkulanand Swami. It describes the punishment in hell for the crimes and wrong doings done on earth.
 

Maansi Puja for Fitness and Health Part - II Written By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas Published On: 22 Jan 2001
This is a second part of previous essay.
 

Mental Imagery, Maansi Puja and Success Part - I Written By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas Published On: 8 Jan 2001
In Maansi, one imagines that he is offering puja with material objects. This form of mental puja is much harder than the pratyaksha form, so it is less practised.