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2024 (21)
Climbing the J Curve
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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True Identity
Written By
: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas
Published On:
22 Dec 2005
One bright sunny afternoon, Socrates, with a lamp in hand, walked around the streets of Athens. Every now and then, he stopped to ask passers-by, "Who are you?" People replied saying they were doctors, lawyers, teachers, businessmen and so on.
Gauribai
Written By
: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
Published On:
22 Nov 2005
In Sanatan Dharma, no barrier of age or gender exists for one who earnestly desires spiritual perfection. Men and women, young and old, alike, have reached these sublime heights. Gauribai’s life is a shining example of how sincere devotion to Paramatma leads one to the peaks of spiritual experience.
Jethur Ayar of Fachariya
Written By
: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
Published On:
8 Nov 2005
The wedding ceremony festivities had ended. Tired and exhausted, everyone was fast asleep. On this quiet and peaceful wintry night, everyone was sleeping peacefully. Everyone, that is, except a group of four partially-hooded Kathis standing at the rear of the house.
Aksharbrahman Gunatitanand Swami
Written By
: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
Published On:
22 Oct 2005
The mystic of all mystics, the siddh of all siddhs, the yogi of all yogis, Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami incarnated as Mulji Sharma on Aso sud Purnima, Samvat 1841 (1784 CE).
Lakshmichand Sheth of Ghogala
Written By
: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas
Published On:
8 Oct 2005
A group of paramhansas led by Vrajanand Swami arrived on the outskirts of the village Ghogala near the port of Div. They had put up under the shade of a small orchard of trees. Having bathed in the nearby stream, they sat engrossed in meditation.
Narsinh Mehta
Written By
: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
Published On:
22 Sep 2005
Narsinh Mehta is well known all over India as a bhakta–poet. His devotional bhajans are sung to this day – mostly in Gujarat and Saurashtra – since he wrote them in Gujarati.
Raidas
Written By
: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
Published On:
8 Sep 2005
Born in Mandur near Kashi, bhakta–poet Raidas was the son of a cobbler. It is a general consensus that he was born in Samvat 1433 (1377 CE), on Magh sud 15 (Purnima). Since the day was a Sunday, he was named Ravidas, which later became Raidas in Hindi and Rohidas in Gujarati.
Sadguru Atmanand Swami
Written By
: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas
Published On:
22 Aug 2005
The whole assembly stared in amazement as Shriji Maharaj picked up a garland in His right hand and began spinning it around one finger like the Sudarshan Chakra. Where will the garland land? Who will it fall upon? Everyone watched in anticipation.
Sushrut (Father of Cosmetic Surgery)
Written By
: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
Published On:
8 Aug 2005
Sushrut compiled the knowledge and teachings of his guru Divodas Dhanvantari, King of Kashi, in the Sushrut Samhita.
First Things First
Written By
: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas
Published On:
22 Jul 2005
Is There Space? Having packed a large transparent glass jar with big stones, such that it was no longer possible to see through it, the teacher asked his students, “Is there any space left in the jar?”
Power of Unity
Written By
: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas
Published On:
8 Jul 2005
Together everyone achieves more. But this is only true when individuals realise their role and fulfil the responsibilities allocated to them by the team leader…
The Journey Continues...
Written By
: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas
Published On:
22 Jun 2005
Historical records show that Nilkanth's pilgrimage of India lasted from Ashadh sud 10 V.S. 1849 (29 June 1792) to Shravan vad 6 V.S. 1856 (21 August 1799) - a period of 7 years 1 month and 11 days.
How Many of These Things Did Nilkanth Have?
Written By
: Sadhu Aksharvatsaldas
Published On:
8 Jun 2005
The pilgrimage to Kailas-Manasarovar, at 15,000 ft. above sea level, is one of the most challenging and difficult of all pilgrimages.
Nilkanth Varni From Kedarnath To Badrinath And Badrinath To Gangotri
Written By
: Sadhu Aksharvatsaldas
Published On:
22 May 2005
At the tender age of eleven Nilkanth Varni travelled alone in the northern region of India (Uttarakhand). He started his upward pilgrimage to Kedarnath from Rishikesh and then went to Badrinath.
Desktop Yoga
Published On:
22 May 2005
Desktop yoga is the buzz-word among contemporary computer users who live life 24/7, with little time or energy to spare for exercises.
Nilkanth At Manasarovar, february 1793
Written By
: Sadhu Aksharvatsaldas
Published On:
8 May 2005
Nilkanth arrived at Manasarovar in February 1793. During 1936-1937 a sannyasi called Swami Pranavananda spent one year at Manasarovar and another 16 months in 1943-44.
A Child Yogi's Matchless Pilgrimage to Kailas-Mansarovar (A Research Study)
Written By
: Sadhu Aksharvatsaldas
Published On:
22 Apr 2005
For millennia Hindus have revered the sanctity of Mt. Kailas and Manasarovar as a heaven on earth. They are a part of the Himalayas and are situated in northwest Tibet (or Gangdesh).
The Icy Path To Manasarovar-Kailas
Written By
: Sadhu Aksharvatsaldas
Published On:
8 Apr 2005
It was November 1792. The hilly terrain of Badrinath, where, since ancient times, pilgrims had bowed with awe and devotion, was covered with a pure white blanket of snow.
A Spiritual Spartan
Written By
: Sadhu Vivekjivandas
Published On:
8 Mar 2005
The Council of Gulls decided to banish Jonathan Livingston Seagull. They accused him of irresponsibility and infringing the cardinal rule that gulls are born to eat and stay alive as long as possible, “From shore to food and food to shore.”
This Too Will Pass
Published On:
22 Feb 2005
A boy once found the cocoon of a most beautiful butterfly. He could see the butterfly struggling to get out. But the silk of the cocoon made escape difficult. Thinking to help, the boy tore the silken covering.
Respect Parents
Written By
: Dr. A.C. Brahmabhatt
Published On:
8 Feb 2005
‘GENERATION GAP’ is na oft-repeated phrase during discussions on parent-children relationships in the present social system. It is a rift in the relationship between children and parents, the young and old.
Perennial Relevance of Vachanamrut
Written By
: Sadhu Anandswarupdas
Published On:
22 Jan 2005
India won against Pakistan in the Kargil War. At that time the chief of Indian Army was Mr. Mallik. After the war, while he was touring USA, someone had asked him...
The Vachanãmrut - An Introduction
Written By
: J. M. Dave
Published On:
8 Jan 2005
The Vachanamrut or the nectarine discourses of Bhagwan Swaminarayan is the most sacred and foundational scripture of the Swaminarayan Sampraday.
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