How to Get Rid of Unpleasant & Anxious Thoughts? 3 Powerful Methods
Once a disciple asked Mother Mirra: “Mother, at times unpleasant thoughts come and disturb us. How can we get rid of them?”
In response Mother outlined 3 powerful methods by which we can tackle unpleasant and anxious thoughts successfully.
Is There a Mantra People on their Death Bed Should Recall?
A dying person’s mind is filled with worries of family, money, missed opportunities etc. So how can they make their mind peaceful at the time of death?
Was Sarada Ma An Ordinary Lady? Her True Nature Revealed by Swami Vivekananda
“Sarada Ma is the incarnation of Bagala (fierce aspect of Durga) in the guise of Saraswati. Outwardly she is all peace, but inwardly she is the destroyer of the power of evil.” – Swami Vivekananda
Don’t Criticize and Judge Others
You have no right to judge a man unless you are capable of doing what he does better than himself – Mother Mirra
Vivekananda Smrtih – A Code of Law for the Modern Age
The Smriti’s are texts which give the moral code of conduct for people to follow. Different Smriti’s have been written by our Rishis for different times. Today the old Smriti’s such as Manusmriti are obsolete. Their code of conduct cannot be followed in present modern times. (See below video) There is a need for a […]
Don’t Jump Up From Sleep, Let Consciousness Return to Body
Many times in sleep we leave our body and go roaming in subtle worlds, but we are not conscious of this fact. So waking up suddenly can be harmful. We must let our consciousness return fully to the body.
True Sannyas (Renunciation) is NOT in Giving Up of Parents & Family to Be a Monk
True renunciation is not in living the life of a reclusive monk, but in bringing the mind under control and detaching it from passions and desires.
Married People Can Attain to God-Realization (Moksha) – True or False?
“Gurudev, married people do not practice Brahmacharya (celibacy). But Hindu scriptures say that Brahmacharya is essential for God-Realization and Moksha. So are married people doomed to remain trapped in endless cycles of birth and death?”
A lady asked this question to Swami Shivananda, the direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. Enclosed in this video is his answer.
शादी-शुदा लोग मोक्ष प्राप्त कर सकते हैं – सही या गलत?
हिंदू शास्त्रों का कहना है कि ब्रह्मचर्य का पालन किए बिना, कोई भी मनुष्य ईश्वर का साक्षात्कार नहीं कर सकता। तो क्या शादी-शुदा लोगों के लिए ईश्वर का साक्षात्कार करना नामुमकिन है? क्या समाधि और मोक्ष प्राप्त करने के लिए सन्यास धारण करना अनिवार्य है?
Hatred for Muslims – A Cancer that Will Draw in Invasion from China
“India today is free but she has not achieved unity. The old communal division into Hindus and Muslims seems now to have hardened into a permanent political division of the country. It is to be hoped that this settled fact will not be accepted as settled. For if it lasts, India may be seriously weakened, even crippled: civil strife may remain always possible, possible even a new invasion and foreign conquest (by China).”
– Sri Aurobindo
Destiny of India is to be the Land of Hindu-Muslim Unity
Destiny of India is to be the land of Hindu-Muslim-Christian Unity – this is the Rishis plan before Satyug descends. Our Yugdharma (duty in this time) is to make it happen. We are in a Devasura sangram. There are subtle forces of disharmony, which want to break us up as a nation. And there are subtle forces of unity. We must side with the unifying forces, for these are the daivik (Divine) powers.
When Maharshi Ramana Cleared a Person’s Doubts in a Language He Did Not Speak
Sri Ramana Maharshi often communicated his thoughts in silence. No words were spoken by him, but still the listener understood everything.
Tackling Anxiety, Depression & Suicidal Thoughts
Every now and then I get queries from people suffering from anxiety, worry, OCD, depression and suicidal thoughts. Life today is so structured that these things have become common. There is no need to feel ashamed.
As with any other problem of life, these too must be conquered. For this apart from taking medical help, one needs to boldly introspect and change ones own thought patterns. HOW TO DO THIS?
Part 8 – Want a God Realized Guru to Help You? Inner Contact is Must. How to Establish It?
“If you give up your lustful ways and lead a good moral life for 6 months, I shall accept you as my disciple.” Lahiri Mahasaya said to a person who had come to him for initiation. Did the man listen to Lahiri Mahasaya and reform his habits? Was the man able to open up his consciousness to receive the sage’s Divine Grace? What steps should a sadhak take so that he can establish an inner contact with a God Realized sage who has left his body. An inner contact as we saw in our last video is a must before we can receive the help of a great guru, even one who has left his body.
Part 6: True Devotee Should Be Calm and Undisturbed by the Bad Opinions of Others
“Wicked people may say bad things about you and blame you; but if you love God, you should endure with patience.” – Sri Ramakrishna’s advice to sadhaks
Part 7: Inner Contact with Guru MUCH MORE Important than Outer Contact (VIDEO)
Gurudev please stop the train! cried Abhoya silently in her heart, remembering her guru Lahiri Mahasaya who was situated in far away Benares. What happened next demonstrates the truth that a disciple must have a deep inner contact with a God Realized guru.* Then only the guru’s help can reach the disciple. If the disciple […]
Part 5: Suppose People Speak Ill Behind Your Back, How Should You Behave?
How should sadhaks treat those who dislike them and wish to cause them harm? Advice Sri Ramakrishna gave to Swami Vivekananda.
Part 4: Though God Dwells in All, Wicked People Must Be Avoided
Sri Ramakrishna’s Advice to Sadhaks – Recognize Divinity in all, but do not mix with bad people. Maintain your distance and avoid their company.