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2024 (20)
Result-Oriented Life and Stress (Part 2)
Result-Oriented Life and Stress (Part 1)
Guru Bhakti
Dharma and Niyams (Part 2)
Dharma and Niyams (Part 1)
Epic Efforts for De-addiction (Part 6)
Epic Efforts for De-addiction (Part 5)
Epic Efforts for De-addiction (Part 4)
Epic Efforts for De-addiction (Part 3)
Epic Efforts for De-addiction (Part 2)
Epic Efforts for De-addiction (Part 1)
Bhagwan Swaminarayan
The Guru and the Seeker (Part 2)
The Guru and the Seeker (Part 1)
Personal Rituals (Part 2)
Personal Rituals (Part 1)
Uniqueness of Mahant Swami Maharaj’s Speech (Part 2)
Uniqueness of Mahant Swami Maharaj’s Speech (Part 1)
Helpful Leadership
Pramukh Swami Maharaj: Secrets of His Success and Popularity (Part 2)
2023 (24)
Pramukh Swami Maharaj: Secrets of His Success and Popularity (Part 1)
A Pilgrim Place Unmatched: Ambli Vali Pol
Shastriji Maharaj and Ambli Vali Pol (Part 2)
Shastriji Maharaj and Ambli Vali Pol (Part 1)
Bhagwan Swaminarayan
Home Rituals
Atmavichar (Part 2)
Atmavichar (Part 1)
Vow of Brahmacharya (Part 2)
Vow of Brahmacharya (Part 1)
A Bridge Between All Faiths
An Ideal Saint (Part 2)
An Ideal Saint (Part 1)
How Important was Pramukh Swami Maharaj?
Bhakti Rituals (Part 2)
Bhakti Rituals (Part 1)
Stress and Moksha
Even More Is Never Enough (Part 2)
Even More Is Never Enough (Part 1)
Abhav, Avgun & Droh
Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Modern Management (Part 2)
Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Modern Management (Part 1)
Clarity in the Nature of God
A Leader, Yet an Exemplary Servant (Part 2)
2022 (24)
A Leader, Yet an Exemplary Servant (Part 1)
A Farmer’s Boy who Changed the World
Hindu Rituals An Introduction
The Company We Keep
A Profound Spiritual Bond (Part 3)
A Profound Spiritual Bond (Part 2)
A Profound Spiritual Bond (Part 1)
Means to Happiness and Peace (Part 2)
Means to Happiness and Peace (Part 1)
Swamishri’s Unbreakable Bond with Bhagwan
Satpurush: The Bridge with God
Building Bridges
Mahant Swami Maharaj: Promoting True Nishtha (Part 2)
Mahant Swami Maharaj: Promoting True Nishtha (Part 1)
Pramukh Swami Maharaj: A Real Sadhu (Part 3)
Pramukh Swami Maharaj: A Real Sadhu (Part 2)
Pramukh Swami Maharaj: A Real Sadhu (Part 1)
Spiritual Understanding (Part 2)
Spiritual Understanding (Part 1)
Ceaseless Compassion (Part 2)
Ceaseless Compassion (Part 1)
Honoured Yet Humble (Part 2)
Honoured Yet Humble (Part 1)
Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Bhajan-based Leadership (Part 2)
2021 (24)
Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Bhajan-based Leadership (Part 1)
The Guru Is God Manifest (Part 2)
The Guru Is God Manifest (Part 1)
Making Mandirs Within (Part 2)
Making Mandirs Within (Part 1)
Success Despite Struggles (Part 2)
Success Despite Struggles (Part 1)
Need for a Guru
Making Dross into Gold (Part 2)
Making Dross into Gold (Part 1)
Simplifying Satsang
Align Your Interests with Satsang Reading
Coronavirus and Kusang: A Correlation (Part 2)
Coronavirus and Kusang: A Correlation (Part 1)
Transforming People to Change Society (Part 2)
Transforming People to Change Society (Part 1)
Ghar Sabha: Make Your Home Ideal (Part 2)
Ghar Sabha: Make Your Home Ideal (Part 1)
Ghar Sabha: Two Important Virtues (Part 2)
Ghar Sabha: Two Important Virtues (Part 1)
Ghar Sabha: Just Don't Forget This!
Mahant Swami Maharaj's Spiritual Guidance
Proficiency in all Work is Yoga (Part 2)
Proficiency in all Work is Yoga (Part 1)
2020 (24)
Swamishri’s Heartfelt Love (Part 2)
Swamishri’s Heartfelt Love (Part 1)
Peace at the Lotus Feet of Narayan (Part 2)
Peace at the Lotus Feet of Narayan (Part 1)
River of Saintly Compassion (Part 2)
River of Saintly Compassion (Part 1)
Swamishri's Divinity
Humility
Tenfold Growth of Satsang
Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Devotion to Thakorji (Part 3)
Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Devotion to Thakorji (Part 2)
Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Devotion to Thakorji (Part 1)
How Satsang Exams Have Helped Me
A Ripe and Firm Devotee
Laziness: A Living Person’s Grave (Part 2)
Laziness: A Living Person’s Grave (Part 1)
Such A Sant Is God Himself (Part 3)
Such A Sant Is God Himself (Part 2)
Such A Sant Is God Himself (Part 1)
Love For His Disciples
Haji Bhala Sadhu… (Part 3)
Haji Bhala Sadhu… (Part 2)
Haji Bhala Sadhu… (Part 1)
Vachanamrut A Guide For Everyone (Part 2)
2019 (24)
Vachanamrut A Guide For Everyone (Part 1)
Vachanamrut a Guide for Youths (Part 2)
Vachanamrut a Guide for Youths (Part 1)
Two Types of Vivek
The Vachanamrut- An Introduction (Part 6)
The Vachanamrut- An Introduction (Part 5)
The Vachanamrut- An Introduction (Part 4)
The Vachanamrut- An Introduction (Part 3)
Keep an Eye on Our i
Understand Mahima to Experience the True Joy of Puja
Worthy Vessel of the Gurus Grace
Our Heads Bow with Love
A Profound Ocean of Equanimity
Out of This World
Profundity in Simplicity
The Vachanamrut- An Introduction (Part 2)
The Vachanamrut- An Introduction (Part 1)
The Fool of all Fools
Thanking God Through Nitya Puja
Nitya Puja - A Divine Experience (Part 2)
Nitya Puja - A Divine Experience (Part 1)
Shining Stars of Daily Puja (Part 3)
Shining Stars of Daily Puja (Part 2)
Shining Stars of Daily Puja (Part 1)
2018 (24)
Developing a Child’s Mind Through Meditation
Adhyãy 5 - Experiencing Liberation Whilst Alive (Part 3)
Adhyãy 5 - Experiencing Liberation Whilst Alive (Part 2)
Adhyãy 5 - Experiencing Liberation Whilst Alive (Part 1)
The Science and Spirituality of Fasting (Part 2)
The Science and Spirituality of Fasting (Part 1)
The Purpose and Benefits of Fasting
Chaturmas - The Four Sacred Months
Yogi Yuvak Upvas College
Adhyãy 4 - Faith, Enthusiasm and Self-Control (Part 2)
Adhyãy 4 - Faith, Enthusiasm and Self-Control (Part 1)
Burnout: Causes, Consequences and Coping (Part 2)
Burnout: Causes, Consequences and Coping (Part 1)
Adhyãy 4 - Bowing, Enquiring and Serving (Part 2)
Adhyãy 4 - Bowing, Enquiring and Serving (Part 1)
Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj: Propagator of Akshar-Purushottam Darshan (Part 3)
Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj: Propagator of Akshar-Purushottam Darshan (Part 2)
Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj: Propagator of Akshar-Purushottam Darshan (Part 1)
The Transforming Company of Gunatitanand Swami (Part 3)
The Transforming Company of Gunatitanand Swami (Part 2)
The Transforming Company of Gunatitanand Swami (Part 1)
Inspirer of Spiritual Knowledge
Gunatitanand Swami- A Brief Introduction (Part 2)
Gunatitanand Swami- A Brief Introduction (Part 1)
2017 (23)
Adhyãy 4 - Divine Birth and Actions (Part 3)
Adhyãy 4 - Divine Birth and Actions (Part 2)
Adhyãy 4 - Divine Birth and Actions (Part 1)
An Excerpt from the Sleeper’s Guide to Katha (Part 2)
An Excerpt from the Sleeper’s Guide to Katha (Part 1)
Katha Varta and Everyday Challenges: A Case Study (Part 2)
Katha Varta and Everyday Challenges: A Case Study (Part 1)
Vachanamrut Sarangpur 3 in the Republic of Congo
Effects of Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Discourses
Take a Needle to Heaven
Testimonials on Benefits of Katha
Yogiji Maharaj’s Style of Discoursing
Katha - A Means to Liberation
True Karmayoga – Associating Karmas with Paramatma (Part 2)
True Karmayoga – Associating Karmas with Paramatma (Part 1)
Inspiring Stories of BAPS Chhatralaya Students (Part 3)
Inspiring Stories of BAPS Chhatralaya Students (Part 2)
Inspiring Stories of BAPS Chhatralaya Students (Part 1)
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
Ullasram Pandya- Early Exponent of and Witness to BAPS’s Rise (Part 3)
Ullasram Pandya- Early Exponent of and Witness to BAPS’s Rise (Part 2)
Ullasram Pandya- Early Exponent of and Witness to BAPS’s Rise (Part 1)
An Intimate Letter to Pramukh Swami Maharaj
2016 (24)
Yogiji Maharaj’s Style of Discoursing
The Story of BAPS Mandir, Sarangpur (Part 4)
The Story of BAPS Mandir, Sarangpur (Part 3)
The Story of BAPS Mandir, Sarangpur (Part 2)
The Story of BAPS Mandir, Sarangpur (Part 1)
Safeguard the Mandir Within and Without
Yogiji Maharaj's Style of Discoursing
Pramukh Swami Maharaj - A Sculptor of Youths (Part 3)
Pramukh Swami Maharaj - A Sculptor of Youths (Part 2)
Pramukh Swami Maharaj - A Sculptor of Youths (Part 1)
Spreading Upasana in a Pre-Digital Age (Part 2)
Spreading Upasana in a Pre-Digital Age (Part 1)
The Satsang Footprint (Part 2)
The Satsang Footprint (Part 1)
Selfless Affection- Suhradpanu (Part 2)
Selfless Affection- Suhradpanu (Part 1)
Beyond Fasting: Ekadashi and Health (Part 2)
Beyond Fasting: Ekadashi and Health (Part 1)
Every Man’s Work is a Portrait of Himself…
Nurturing your Child’s Relationship with Swamishri (Part 2)
Nurturing your Child’s Relationship with Swamishri (Part 1)
The Ideal Parent (Part 2)
The Ideal Parent (Part 1)
In the joy of others lies our own
2015 (24)
Snooty or Sweet? Acts of Sincere Humility (Part 2)
Snooty or Sweet? Acts of Sincere Humility (Part 1)
The Importance of Sincere Humility
Sacrifice
Akshardham: The Ultimate Abode
Save Your Wealth and Resources (Part 2)
Save Your Wealth and Resources (Part 1)
Shastriji Maharaj’s Saintliness
Guru Smruti (Part 13) - Swamiji is all Powerful
Guru Smruti (Part 12) - Swami's Divine Service and Lila
Guru Smruti (Part 11) - The Guru's Divine Affection
Guru Smruti (Part 10) - Shastriji Maharaj – A Divine Speaker
Guru Smruti (Part 9) - Such Unparalleled Courage
Guru Smruti (Part 8) - Resolve to please the Guru
Guru Smruti (Part 7) - Guru's Lessons in Administration
Guru Smruti (Part 6) - Fulfilling the Guru's Call
Guru Smruti (Part 5) - Divine experience of the Guru
Guru Smruti (Part 4) - Always absorbed in his Guru
Guru Smruti (Part 3) - Personal Recollections of Pramukh Swami Maharaj
Guru Smruti (Part 2) - Personal Recollections of Pramukh Swami Maharaj
Guru Smruti (Part 1)
Swami Ramananda
Managing Stress in Life (Part 2)
Managing Stress in Life (Part 1)
2014 (24)
True Dharma
Namadev, the Saint-Poet
Daya (Part 2)
Daya (Part 1)
A Simple Way to Health
Anxiety Disorders (Part 2)
Anxiety Disorders (Part 1)
Swamishri's Humility (Part 2)
Swamishri's Humility (Part 1)
Professor Jethalal Swaminarayan (Part 5)
Professor Jethalal Swaminarayan (Part 4)
Professor Jethalal Swaminarayan (Part 3)
Professor Jethalal Swaminarayan (Part 2)
Professor Jethalal Swaminarayan (Part 1)
Tulasidas (Part 2)
Tulasidas (Part 1)
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 26)
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 25)
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 24)
Yogaha Karmasu Kaushalam (Part 3)
Yogaha Karmasu Kaushalam (Part 2)
Yogaha Karmasu Kaushalam (Part 1)
Surdas (Part 2)
Surdas (Part 1)
2013 (24)
Kavi Kalidasa (Part 3)
Kavi Kalidasa (Part 2)
Kavi Kalidasa (Part 1)
Tukaram - The Great Saint-poet of Maharashtra (Part 4)
Tukaram - The Great Saint-poet of Maharashtra (Part 3)
Tukaram - The Great Saint - poet of Maharashtra (Part 2)
Tukaram - The Great Saint - poet of Maharashtra (Part 1)
What you need to know about Cancer (Part 2)
What you need to know about Cancer (Part 1)
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 23)
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 22)
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 21)
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 20)
No Expectations (Part 3)
No Expectations (Part 2)
No Expectations (Part 1)
A Personification of Vairagya (Part 3)
A Personification of Vairagya (Part 2)
A Personification of Vairagya (Part 1)
Built to Last (Part 3)
Built to Last (Part 2)
Built to Last (Part 1)
Valmiki - The First Poet (Part 2)
Valmiki- The First Poet (Part 1)
2012 (24)
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 19)
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 18)
Ocean of Virtues (Part 3)
Ocean of Virtues (Part 2)
Ocean of Virtues (Part 1)
Completely Aloof, Yet Deeply Involved (Part 2)
Completely Aloof, Yet Deeply Involved (Part 1)
Endowed with All Virtues (Part 2)
Endowed with All Virtues (Part 1)
When in Rome…
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 17)
Andal Part- 2
Andal Part- 1
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 16)
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 15)
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 14)
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 13)
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 12)
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 11)
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 10)
Satsang Exams: Basis of True Understanding
Obesity Part 2
Obesity Part 1
Aalsi Ghanchi and Alibhai
2011 (24)
Shaucham
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 9)
Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 8)
Damodar Bhakta of Ahmedabad
Mirabai A Great Krishna Bhakta
Water Is Life (Part 4)
Water Is Life (Part 3)
Water Is Life (Part 2)
Water Is Life (Part 1)
The Guru Tradition In Hinduism (Part 2)
The Guru Tradition In Hinduism (Part 1)
Brãhmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 7)
Brãhmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 6)
Brãhmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 5)
Brãhmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 4)
Brãhmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 3)
Brãhmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 2)
Brãhmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 1)
Two Chambers Within Us… (Part 2)
Two Chambers Within Us… (Part 1)
Principles of Satsang: (Part 2) Samp, Suhradbhav and Ekta
Principles of Satsang: (Part 1) Samp, Suhradbhav and Ekta
Arjuna in the Eyes of Krishna (Part 2)
Arjuna in the Eyes of Krishna (Part 1)
2010 (24)
Cure for Family Issues
The Shrimad Bhagavad Gitã Arjuna Vishad Yoga (Part 3)
The Shrimad Bhagavad Gitã Arjuna Vishad Yoga (Part 2)
The Shrimad Bhagavad Gitã Arjuna Vishad Yoga (Part 1)
Shrimad Bhagavad Gitã Vishãd Yoga (Part 2)
Shrimad Bhagavad Gitã Vishãd Yoga (Part 1)
Grandeur of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (Part 4)
Grandeur of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (Part 3)
Grandeur of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (Part 2)
Grandeur of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (Part 1)
The Bruhadaranyaka Upanishad (pt-4)
The Bruhadaranyaka Upanishad (pt-3)
The Bruhadaranyaka Upanishad (pt-2)
The Bruhadaranyaka Upanishad (pt-1)
The Best Time for Self-Improvement…
Role Model for Self-Improvement: Pramukh Swami Maharaj
The Chãndogya Upanishad Simple Conversations on Highly Spiritual Matters (Part 4)
The Chãndogya Upanishad Simple Conversations On Highly Spiritual Matters (Part 3)
The Chãndogya Upanishad Simple Conversations On Highly Spiritual Matters (Part 2)
The Chãndogya Upanishad Simple Conversations On Highly Spiritual Matters (Part 1)
The Taittireeya Upanishad The Testimony of a Complete Education (Part 3)
The Taittireeya Upanishad The Testimony of a Complete Education (Part 2)
The Taittireeya Upanishad The Testimony of a Complete Education (Part 1)
The Aitareya Upanishad
2009 (23)
The Mandukya Upanishad
The Mundaka Upanishad (pt-6)
The Mundaka Upanishad (pt-5)
The Mundaka Upanishad (pt-4)
The Mundaka Upanishad (pt-3)
The Mundaka Upanishad (pt-2)
The Mundaka Upanishad (pt-1)
Resolving Conflict
Peer Pressure: A Teenager’s Perspective
The Kathopanishad (pt-5)
The Kathopanishad (pt-4)
The Kathopanishad (pt-3)
The Kathopanishad (pt-2)
The Kathopanishad (pt-1)
The Kena Upanishad (pt-2)
The Kena Upanishad (pt-1)
A Glance at the Ishãvãsya Upanishad (pt-3)
A Glance at the Ishãvãsya Upanishad (pt-2)
A Glance at the Ishãvãsya Upanishad (pt-1)
Introduction to The Prasthãntrayi (pt-2)
Introduction to The Prasthãntrayi (pt-1)
To The Beat of Bhajan
The Antiquity of Temples
2008 (23)
With Blessings...
"Profit & Loss"
"Going Nowhere..?..?..?..?"
Casting Off Old Feathers ,Superior Amongst Swans
Now to Eternity
The Paramhansas ,A Love Supreme...
The Paramhansas, Ascent Over Spiritual Peaks...
The Paramhansas Gliding to Glory
The Paramhansas Rising with Resolve
The Scourge of Hunters
The Paramhansas The Trials of Early Flighs
Superior Amongst Swans ,Paramhansas Finding Their Wings
The Paramhansas Superior Amongst Swans
"I Am Sorry!"
Then and Now (pt-3)
Caution! Danger Ahead
Then and Now (pt-2)
Then and Now (pt-1)
Force of faith
What is my fault?
How to Avoid Arguments
The Power of Prayer
Internet Advice By Pramukh Swami Maharaj
2007 (22)
Strive to Make Friends, Not Enemies
Temple with a Message
Medicine for the Mind
Determined Diplomacy
Know Yourself Before You Can Know Life
Development Do You Feel Unless and Unworthy?
On Life Beliefs Part 2
On Life Beliefs Part 1
Spirituality The Greatest Force Of Mankind Part-2
Spirituality The Greatest Force Of Mankind Part-1 !
Vedic Mathematics
Don't Eat Anything With a Face Pt - 2
Don't Eat Anything With a Face Pt - 1
Hindu Rituals and Science Pt - 2
Hindu Rituals and Science Pt - 1
Disconnected!
Shraaddh
Medicine For The Mind
Shankaracharya
Focusing on God Pt-1
Swamishri Addresses the Peace Summit
Bhagwan Swaminarayan's Shikshapatri
2006 (23)
Pride for India
Fusion of Science and Spirituality
Forgiveness & Health (pt-2)
Forgiveness & Health (pt-1)
Bhagwan Ved Vyas
The World's Largest Room
Vegetarianism
Absorbing the Atmosphere
The Bliss of God
The 'Great' Race
Mind the Brain for Desirable Results
Think Your Way to Success
You Need A 'Change'!
The Pativrata
United Way of Satsang
The World Has Progressed - Have You?
Galuji of Dadusar
Achieving Goal
The Art of Communication
Understanding is the Key
Jiva Joshi of Jetpur
Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj
Swaminarayan Mantra
2005 (23)
True Identity
Gauribai
Jethur Ayar of Fachariya
Aksharbrahman Gunatitanand Swami
Lakshmichand Sheth of Ghogala
Narsinh Mehta
Raidas
Sadguru Atmanand Swami
Sushrut (Father of Cosmetic Surgery)
First Things First
Power of Unity
The Journey Continues...
How Many of These Things Did Nilkanth Have?
Nilkanth Varni From Kedarnath To Badrinath And Badrinath To Gangotri
Desktop Yoga
Nilkanth At Manasarovar, february 1793
A Child Yogi's Matchless Pilgrimage to Kailas-Mansarovar (A Research Study)
The Icy Path To Manasarovar-Kailas
A Spiritual Spartan
This Too Will Pass
Respect Parents
Perennial Relevance of Vachanamrut
The Vachanãmrut - An Introduction
2004 (23)
Pramukh Swami Maharaj The Inspirer And Instiller Of Philosophy In Life
Pramukh Swami Maharaj A Living Philosopher
Spiritual Oneness of Yogiji Maharaj and Pramukh Swami Maharaj
Infinite Glory Of Akshar
Self-Confidence
Nobody Values Me!
Mandir - For A Better Tomorrow....
Gunatitanand Swami
Books That Changed The World
Your Life Budget
Sanctity of Time
Teamwork Triumphs
Brevity of Life
The President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam at the Golden Anniversary Celebration of BAPS Children's Forum
The Jati
Remaking Ourselves
Significance of Holi and Fuldol
The Pativrata
Preserving Dharma
Know Your Tradition
Shivlal Sheth of Botad
Righteousness And Unrighteousness
Foundations of Satsang
2003 (22)
You Can Change Your Fate
Yogiji Maharaj's Spirit of Service
Pramukh Swami Maharaj's Bhakti For Bhagwan Swaminarayan
When Life Hurts, It Teaches
Back To Values
Pramukh Swami Maharaj Addresses Vaishvik Dharma Parishad
The Sixteen Samskaras Part-4
The Sixteen Samskaras Part-3
The Sixteen Samskaras Part-2
The Sixteen Samskaras Part-1
Indian Calendar System
Swaminarayan Mantra
Interviews
Spiritual Values In The Young World
How Visible Is The Invisible?
Religion And Secularism
Relevance Of Murti Puja
Issues of Society - 5
Issues of Society - 4
Issues of Society - 3
Issues of Society - 2
Issues of Society - 1
2002 (24)
The Wizard Of Menlo Park
Time-Wasters
Swamishri's Compassion
Sthitpragna Pramukh Swami Maharaj
Are Religious People Social Misfits?
Stress Management
What's In a Word?
Going For Golder
Taming the Tongue
I'm Perfect...or...Imperfect?
Vedic Society Part - 4
Vedic Society Part - 3
Vedic Society Part - 2
Vedic Society Part - 1
The Vedas
Greek Concept of Happiness
Team Work
Fear
Loneliness
Character The Home of Happiness
How To Advice Your Teenagers
Mantra Part-4
Mantra Part-3
Mantra Part-2
2001 (24)
Mantra Part-1
Nama Japa
Double Standards
The Secret of Your Greatness!
Limitations Of Perception
Life During Gunatitanand Swami's Time
A Leap To Excellence
Seize The Moment
Pause
Conquer Haste
Empty Your Cup
Gossip
Rath Yatra
Defying Nature
Yogiji Maharaj's Spirit Of Service
What is Happening to Values?
The Crack in the Egg
Prayer - Wishes Turned Godwards
The Children of India What Is Their Future?
Smash That Bad Habit
Religion and Youth
Yama Danda
Maansi Puja for Fitness and Health Part - II
Mental Imagery, Maansi Puja and Success Part - I
2000 (23)
Image Worship
George Bernard Shaw-The Literary Wizard
Humility In Life Saves Strife
The Power of Prayer
On Marriage...
Internet Advice By Pramukh Swami Maharaj
Chaturmaas Part-III
Chaturmaas Part-II
Chaaturmaas Part-I
Where Medicines Fail, Fasting Triumphs Part - II
Where medicines fail, fasting triumphs Part - I
Cooperation
Why Vegetarianism? Part - II
Why Vegetarianism? Part - I
Positive Attitude
Parent and Child
The Shadow of Death
Panacea for Today's Problems
Tomorrowitis
Merchant of Death
Does God Exist? Part-3
Does God Exist? Part-2
Does God Exist? Part-1
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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
: Varanasi Rama 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.
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