56. On Being Truthful

Sati did not reveal the entire truth to Lord Shiva.  When he asked her how she tested Shri Rama, she responded that she hadn’t, but she went in disguise before him to see if he could recognise her.  What made her lie? only her mind knows.Even water when combined as milk, can be sold as […]

55. Happy Akshaya Tritiya

Today we celebrate Akshaya Tritiya.  This festival holds great significance for me, our Go Dharmic Welfare Foundation and the world at large. It is a festival where we celebrate the divine fulfilment of our desire to serve.  It is my desire that one day, our Foundation will be a an eternal boon to this world, a […]

54. He Who Serves God

“After so much tapasya I have understood this as the highest truth: God is present in every being. There is no other God besides that. He who serves all beings serves God indeed.” ~Swami Vivekananda

53. Parashurama

Several princes were still present, watching the victory celebrations. Out of a burning desire and lust for Sita they looked on in jealousy.   One after another they got up from their thrones slowly–their minds still furious–each plotting various evil schemes.  One called out: “Let’s kidnap the princess and take the two princes hostage.  Who cares […]

52. How The Ramayana Will Nourish You

You will be well aware that it is stories which leave the biggest mark upon us.  Rather than telling somebody that they should behave in a virtuous manner, a story teller with a tale illustrating the powerful effect of dharma through a story is far more convincing and will be remembered within the psyche of […]

51. Knowledge, Dispassion, Love: The Three Rivers To God

There are three types of devotee, the first is a spiritual soul, interested in liberation, interested in seeing God within every being.  The second is the seeker who tries to rationalise everything, the third is the devotee who follows through blind faith. When spiritual souls congregate the world is transformed, blessings are showered in all […]

50. The Three Types Of Devotee

There are three types of devotee, the first is a spiritual soul, interested in liberation, interested in seeing God within every being.  The second is the seeker who tries to rationalise everything, the third is the devotee who follows through blind faith. When spiritual souls congregate the world is transformed, blessings are showered in all […]

49. Experiencing Bliss

There are those who will get close to the lake through tremendous personal endeavour, but often the pride of this personal achievement often numbs, them into not taking a dip in the precious lake of the manas, he leaves without even taking a sip of this holy water.  But the honest aspirant, with the kind […]

48. The Joy Of The Ramayana

Your mind is like a gardener, the thrill of joy you will receive from reading the Ramayana is like the most beautiful of gardens, full of birds, and flowers, orchards and groves.  The unconditional love which permeates the Ramayana is water which permeates the entire garden but is also poured by the gardener.Those who carefully […]

47. What You Will Learn From The Ramayana

Like seven sacred steps are the seven books of the Ramayana, which the soul will delight to read.  The Glory of Shri Rama is eternal and boundless.  This sacred text provides a taste of that unfathomable reality. The incomparable love is the pollen, the high minded ideas are like the honey, and the elegant expression […]