GD Principle: Compassion
Mahatma Gandhi once said that we must be the change we wish to see in the world. And to create a compassionate revolution, we must be compassionate to others in every aspect of our lives. Compassion in Action is our capacity to open to the reality of suffering and aspire to its healing. Little by […]
GD Principle: Love.
Love is everything around you. Love all. Feed All. Serve all
100. A Message for Dasaratha
Janaka’s messengers finally arrived at Ayodhya and were completely mesmerized by the beauty of the sacred city of Rama’s birth (janamabhumi). They sent a letter with the guards standing at the gates to the palace. As soon as Rama’s father, King Dasaratha got word, he smiled and immediately ordered for the guests to be welcomed […]
99. Behind the Fear Lies Joy and Happiness
The sound of music was everywhere as instruments of all kinds were being played by gods and humans alike in celebration of Shri Rama’s glory. People’s ignorance was removed and only happiness remained. They saw beauty and grace in everything as they sang songs of devotion which opened their hearts like the cuckoo birds singing at […]
98. Miracles of Love
Rama said, Parashurama, why don’t you think before you speak? I may have broken the bow, but this is a small thing in comparison to how angry you are getting. Anyhow, the bow was tired and old, it was probably going to break by itself anyway. There is nothing here for me to be proud […]
97. Work is Worship
“Do you think I am fool. You persist on addressing me in saintly terms, as a brahmin, as a sage. Let me tell you what kind of sage I am Rama!” said Parashurama becoming even more infuriated. “This bow which I hold in my hands is my sacrificial ladle, Every arrow I shoot is my […]
Moving Mountains – A talk on the Hanuman Chalisa
Get enriched with A talk on the Hanuman Chalisa with Hanuman Dass, Krishna Das & Dr.Nicholas Sutton
96. Nine Virtues
Parashurama told Rama that his brother was completely mad. He looked over at Lakshmana who continued to smile back at him with a look that just made him even more furious. Your brother is foolish! He may appear in front of us with a fair complexion but there is darkness in his heart. Was he […]
95. Confrontation
Shri Rama speaking directly to Parashurama said, “What do you want to happen? Surely it was a humble servant of yours who has broken Shiva’s bow.” Parashurama became further enraged, his eyes previously red were now turning purple, as he said, “A true devotee serves unconditional love! Not one who goes against the teacher’s ways. […]
94. Love Transcends All Rules
Music played throughout the kingdom. Sita was united with Rama. While the wicked minded became saddened, those of good heart were extremely happy. The gods in heaven, the kinaras, the humans, the nagas, the saints and sages of the Himalayas, all were dancing with joy and blissfully chanting the name of the lord. Like the […]
