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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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Developing a Child’s Mind Through Meditation
Written By
: Sadhu Aksharvatsaldas
Translated By
: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas
Published On:
22 Dec 2018
The best way for parents to teach meditation is to do it themselves with their children.
Adhyãy 5 - Experiencing Liberation Whilst Alive (Part 3)
Written By
: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph.D., D.Litt.
Translated By
: Sadhu Paramvivekdas
Published On:
8 Dec 2018
Shri Krishna says, ‘ज्ञानेन तु तदज्ञानं येषां नाशितमात्मनः। तेषामादित्यवज्ज्ञानं प्रकाशयति तत्परम्॥’ – ‘Gnãnena tu tadagnãnam yeshãm nãshitamãtmanaha; Teshãmãdityavaj-gnãnam prakãshayati tatparam’ – Meaning: ‘One who has destroyed the ignorance of the atman with knowledge, for him that knowledge, like the sun, reveals Paramatma (Gita 5.16).
Adhyãy 5 - Experiencing Liberation Whilst Alive (Part 2)
Written By
: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph.D., D.Litt.
Translated By
: Sadhu Paramvivekdas
Published On:
22 Nov 2018
Thus, from shastras like the Gitã and the Vachanamrut, we understand that although liberation is indeed to be attained, one does not have to wait for the body to pass away to experience it.
Adhyãy 5 - Experiencing Liberation Whilst Alive (Part 1)
Written By
: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph.D., D.Litt.
Translated By
: Sadhu Paramvivekdas
Published On:
15 Nov 2018
Shri Krishna says, ‘योगयुक्तो विशुद्धात्मा विजितात्मा जितेन्द्रियः। सर्वभूतात्मभूतात्मा कुर्वन्नपि न लिप्यते॥’ – ‘Yogayukto vishuddhãtmã vijitãtmã jitendriyaha; Sarvabhootãtmabhootãtmã kurvannapi na lipyate.’ – Meaning: ‘A brahmarup devotee who has control over his body and mind, has a pure atman and is endowed with yoga does karmas without being smeared/stained by them’ (Gitã 5.4).
The Science and Spirituality of Fasting (Part 2)
Written By
: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
Published On:
22 Oct 2018
Bharatvarsha is famed for its rishis and mystics, who are equally famed for fasting as a form of sadhana.
The Science and Spirituality of Fasting (Part 1)
Written By
: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
Published On:
8 Oct 2018
Fasting has been a survival mechanism for organisms since the advent of life on earth.
The Purpose and Benefits of Fasting
Translated By
: Sadhu Vivekjivandas
Published On:
22 Sep 2018
By fasting one’s body may become physically weak, but there are other good energies that are created.
Chaturmas - The Four Sacred Months
Written By
: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
Published On:
8 Sep 2018
“No country upon earth rejoices in a longer list of holidays [utsavs] and seasons of rejoicing, qualified by fasts [upvas, vrats], vigils [jagran] and seasons of mortification than India.”
Yogi Yuvak Upvas College
Translated By
: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas
Published On:
22 Aug 2018
Yogiji Maharaj had a special fervour for inspiring youths to observe fasts. On many occasions Yogiji Maharaj instructed youths to fast. In particular, if youths lapsed in the observance of niyams and dharma, he would direct them to observe a nirjala (waterless) fast as atonement.
Adhyãy 4 - Faith, Enthusiasm and Self-Control (Part 2)
Written By
: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph.D., D.Litt.
Translated By
: Sadhu Paramvivekdas
Published On:
8 Aug 2018
Enthusiasm is the second step to attaining knowledge. Enthusiasm is needed alongside trust. Enthusiasm is the confluence of intense desire, eagerness and engrossment.
Adhyãy 4 - Faith, Enthusiasm and Self-Control (Part 1)
Written By
: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph.D., D.Litt.
Translated By
: Sadhu Paramvivekdas
Published On:
30 Jul 2018
The Gitã tells us that the faithful attain knowledge. Here, knowledge and faith are both presented together, where knowledge is the ultimate goal and faith is the means to attain it. Realization is the fruit of faith, and peace is the fruit of realization. This is the gist of the shloka.
Burnout: Causes, Consequences and Coping (Part 2)
Written By
: Dr Ajay K. Makan (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Published On:
9 Jul 2018
Work engagement is defined as “a positive, fulfilling state of mind characterized by vigour, dedication, energy, involvement, efficacy in opposition to exhaustion, cynicism, and lack of efficacy – the three constituting elements of burnout.”
Burnout: Causes, Consequences and Coping (Part 1)
Written By
: Dr Ajay K. Makan (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Published On:
22 Jun 2018
Burnout can manifest in any person in any profession and the number of individuals suffering burnout is continuously on the rise given the demands of the modern work environment.
Adhyãy 4 - Bowing, Enquiring and Serving (Part 2)
Written By
: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph.D., D.Litt.
Translated By
: Sadhu Paramvivekdas
Published On:
8 Jun 2018
Thus, the word sevan tells us a lot. By sevan of the guru, a disciple is able to closely observe the most subtle actions of the guru. By this, the disciple is able to understand the purpose behind those actions and is able to see the guru’s skilful manner of working.
Adhyãy 4 - Bowing, Enquiring and Serving (Part 1)
Written By
: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph.D., D.Litt.
Translated By
: Sadhu Paramvivekdas
Published On:
29 May 2018
Explaining that anyone who wants to attain such knowledge must go to a guru, Shri Krishna says, ‘उपदेक्ष्यन्ति ते ज्ञानं ज्ञानिनस्तत्त्वदíशनः’ – ‘Upadekshyanti te gnãnam gnãninastattvadarshinaha’ – ‘Wise and realized men will teach you that knowledge’ (Gitã 4.34).
Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj: Propagator of Akshar-Purushottam Darshan (Part 3)
Published On:
8 May 2018
Shastriji Maharaj never tired in teaching the Akshar-Purushottam Darshan. Until his last breath, he endeavoured to develop this true understanding in all.
Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj: Propagator of Akshar-Purushottam Darshan (Part 2)
Published On:
23 Apr 2018
Shastriji Maharaj used Sarangpur as a base and toured the surrounding villages to teach the message of Akshar and Purushottam.
Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj: Propagator of Akshar-Purushottam Darshan (Part 1)
Published On:
9 Apr 2018
Shastriji Maharaj was a spiritual dynamo, constantly energizing his devotees with the qualities of optimism, enthusiasm, duty and dedication.
The Transforming Company of Gunatitanand Swami (Part 3)
Translated By
: Sadhu Mangalnidhidas
Published On:
22 Mar 2018
While Swamishri’s discourses had removed the darkness of ignorance from countless hearts, even his mere darshan and casual actions were enough to dissolve the obstinate perversities of one’s ingrained nature.
The Transforming Company of Gunatitanand Swami (Part 2)
Translated By
: Sadhu Mangalnidhidas
Published On:
8 Mar 2018
Due to Swamishri’s blessings, Valera Varu’s village, Nanu Mansa, soon prospered. Due to the abundance of groundwater, the farmers reaped excellent harvests.
The Transforming Company of Gunatitanand Swami (Part 1)
Translated By
: Sadhu Mangalnidhidas
Published On:
23 Feb 2018
Gunatitanand Swami inspired transformation in the lives of countless people of varying backgrounds. His life and teachings were such that the illiterate, the wayward and the devout advanced in their spiritual quest, no matter what their starting point.
Inspirer of Spiritual Knowledge
Written By
: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas
Published On:
8 Feb 2018
“If you want to learn worldly wisdom then go to Puja Sheth (of Sundariyana). But if you want to attain both worldly wisdom and moksha, then go to Gunatitanand Swami in Junagadh.” This was the final advice given by Gopalanand Swami.
Gunatitanand Swami- A Brief Introduction (Part 2)
Written By
: Sadhu Vivekjivandas
Published On:
21 Jan 2018
Gunatitanand Swami’s entire life was centered on reforming the lives of people he met and moved with. He clothed them with the fabric of moral and human values, thus transforming them into respectable citizens of society.
Gunatitanand Swami- A Brief Introduction (Part 1)
Written By
: Sadhu Vivekjivandas
Published On:
8 Jan 2018
Once, Mulji, his childhood name, asked a mahant of a group of wandering sadhus, “What is ‘cause’ and what is ‘effect’?” The mahant and the rest of the audience were dumbfounded by his question. Seeing that no one could answer him, Mulji replied, “God is the ultimate cause and this world is God’s creation – an effect.”
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