Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 19) Written By: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph. D., D.Litt.Translated By: Sadhu Paramvivekdas Published On: 22 Dec 2012
Success and Failure – two things that disturb the mind. Generally, if things happen as we like, we consider it success, and if not, we count it as failure.
 

Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 18) Written By: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph. D., D.Litt.Translated By: Sadhu Paramvivekdas Published On: 8 Dec 2012
‘One who is free of all desires, and on attaining good or bad things does not become elated or miserable, such a person is steady-minded (Gita 2.57).’
 

Ocean of Virtues (Part 3) Written By: Sadhu Sahajmunidas Published On: 22 Nov 2012
The Sanskrit word anahamkrutihi means the absence of ego. Pramukh Swami is polite and simple, natural and open. He has never craved or expected accolades. Let us look at his worldly achievements in order to comprehend the extent of his absence of ego.
 

Ocean of Virtues (Part 2) Written By: Sadhu Sahajmunidas Published On: 8 Nov 2012
It is one thing to remain composed in insult and another to do so in times of chaos. Swamishri has mastered both effortlessly.
 

Ocean of Virtues (Part 1) Written By: Sadhu Sahajmunidas Published On: 22 Oct 2012
The second chapter of the Bhaktachintamani pays homage to the ideal Sadhu, the manifest Gunatit Guru, whom Bhagwan Swaminarayan has repeatedly praised throughout the Vachanamrut.
 

Completely Aloof, Yet Deeply Involved (Part 2) Written By: Sadhu Shantyogidas Published On: 8 Oct 2012
When Nishkulanand Swami revealed in the Bhaktachintamani that such a satpurush, despite remaining aloof from the world, remains concerned with removing others’ miseries, it seems at first that these two qualities conflict.
 

Completely Aloof, Yet Deeply Involved (Part 1) Written By: Sadhu Shantyogidas Published On: 22 Sep 2012
In this couplet, Nishkulanand Swami describes that the Gunatit Sadhu has total detachment towards his body and the material world. However, while he has no concern for his own needs, he actively endeavours to relieve the suffering of others.
 

Endowed with All Virtues (Part 2) Written By: Sadhu Nirmalpremdas Published On: 8 Sep 2012
Nishkulanand Swami continues in this stanza by revealing yet another quality of a true Sadhu. A true Sadhu has the ability to accurately explain difficult scriptural concepts in a way that everyone can understand.
 

Endowed with All Virtues (Part 1) Written By: Sadhu Nirmalpremdas Published On: 22 Aug 2012
Nishkulanand Swami describes a true Sadhu as one who rids us of our doubts. In life there are many problems that cause worry: college admissions, job applications, getting married or having children, are just a few events that cause concern.
 

When in Rome… Written By: Sadhu Paramsevadas Published On: 8 Aug 2012
In Vachanamrut Gadhada II 61, Shriji Maharaj states, “A renunciant who, despite encountering wealth and women in his travels to other regions, remains unaffected and continues to firmly adhere to all of his niyams, is considered to be great amongst all renunciants.” Even though Swamishri has travelled far and wide, he has never allowed even the slightest lapse in following these niyams.
 

Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 17) Written By: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph. D., D.Litt.Translated By: Sadhu Paramvivekdas Published On: 21 Jul 2012
Spruhã means desires. Here, the word sukh refers to mundane pleasures and comforts. In reality, the root of miseries lies in the desire for pleasures.
 

Andal Part- 2 Written By: Ram Murthy Published On: 9 Jul 2012
Tiruppavai (the Holy vow), Andal’s celebrated work, is used in daily worship during Maghshar (December-January). In this work she imagines herself to be one of the gopis of Vrindavan.
 

Andal Part- 1 Written By: Ram Murthy Published On: 25 Jun 2012
Andal is to the South what Mira is to the North. They belonged to the top league of Krishna devotees and loved him with an ecstasy that is evergreen. The only difference: Andal praised Krishna in words, whereas Mira composed bhajans and also danced in front of her Girdhar Gopal.
 

Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 16) Written By: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph. D., D.Litt.Translated By: Sadhu Paramvivekdas Published On: 9 Jun 2012
Life is like a camel ride. We never know when the next bump will come, like Bhagwan Rama did not know what was going to happen the next morning. Such occurrences are inevitable.
 

Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 15) Written By: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph. D., D.Litt.Translated By: Sadhu Paramvivekdas Published On: 24 May 2012
Answering the question, Shri Krishna says, ‘प्रजहाति यदा कामान्सर्वान्पार्थ मनोज्ज्तान्। आत्म’येवात्मना तुष्टः स्थितप्रज्ञस्तदो’यते॥’ – ‘Prajahati yada kaman sarvan Partha manogatan, atmanyevatmana tushtaha sthitapragnastadochyate.’
 

Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 14) Written By: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph. D., D.Litt.Translated By: Sadhu Paramvivekdas Published On: 10 May 2012
‘Ãtmanyevãtmanã tushtaha sthitapragnastadochyate’ – ‘When one finds contentment only in Paramãtmã who resides within one’s own ãtmã, one can be called sthitapragna.’
 

Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 13) Written By: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph. D., D.Litt.Translated By: Sadhu Paramvivekdas Published On: 22 Apr 2012
Shri Krishna informed Arjuna that ‘Shrutivipratipannã te yadã sthãsyati nishchalã, samãdhãvachalã buddhistadã yogamavãpsyasi.’ – ‘You will attain yoga when your int ellect, which has become unstable due to hearing a variety of words, becomes stable in samãdhi’ (Gitã 2.53). Now let us take a look at what
 

Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 12) Written By: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph. D., D.Litt.Translated By: Sadhu Paramvivekdas Published On: 9 Apr 2012
Shri Krishna has referred to Arjuna’s intellect as ‘shrutivipratipannã’. Shruti means to listen. Vipratipannã means confused. An intellect that has become confused by listening to variety of words is called shrutivipratipannã.
 

Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 11) Written By: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph. D., D.Litt.Translated By: Sadhu Paramvivekdas Published On: 22 Mar 2012
"Now we will examine the teachings regarding the means to attaining that Brahmi Sthiti yoga - a mind stable in samadhi."
 

Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 10) Written By: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph. D., D.Litt.Translated By: Sadhu Paramvivekdas Published On: 14 Mar 2012
‘Asya dharmasya’ means ‘this dharma’. Let us take a look at the word ‘this’. ‘This’ is a pronoun. A pronoun is a word used instead of and to indicate something already mentioned.
 

Satsang Exams: Basis of True Understanding Translated By: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas Published On: 22 Feb 2012
"The drama was very nicely performed. Everything we need to know about in Satsang was covered. Sometimes, we feel that we are established in and familiar with Satsang and know everything. True, but the exams are kept so that we study our [Satsang] books."
 

Obesity Part 2 Written By: Narendra Patel Published On: 10 Feb 2012
Obesity and overweight are conditions in which weight gain (predominantly fat) has reached the point of endangering health.
 

Obesity Part 1 Written By: Narendra Patel Published On: 23 Jan 2012
Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in the body that presents a risk to health.
 

Aalsi Ghanchi and Alibhai Translated By: Ram Murthy Published On: 9 Jan 2012
Before Bhagwan Swaminarayan came to Loj, among Ramanand Swami's devotees, the four main householder disciples were Anandji Sanghedia of Mangrol, Parvatbhai of Agatrai, Mayaram Bhatt of Manavadar and Aalsi Ghanchi.