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Sometimes Unpleasant Things Happen So a Greater Good Can Emerge (VIDEO)

The moment something bad happens to us, we unnecessarily start feeling sorrowful. But through this humorous incident, which occurs in the life of one of Sri Aurobindo’s dear disciples, we learn that some good usually comes out of the worst of situations.

However we cannot immediately see this good, because it takes time to emerge. Therefore in bad times, it is better to remain calm, unperturbed and patient.

अप्रिय घटनाओं के पीछे भी कई बार कुछ अच्छा छुपा होता है

श्री औरोबिंदो के जीवन से एक कहानी जो हमें सीख देती है कि कभी-कभी अप्रिय घटनाओं के पीछे भी, हमारे लिए कुछ अच्छा छुपा होता है। परंतु हम इस सत्य को एकदम से देख नहीं पाते और दुखी और परेशान हो उठते हैं।

इसलिए मुश्किल परिस्थितियों में हमें अपने मन को शांत रखना चाहिए। घबराने की बजाय धैर्य से काम लेना चाहिए। हो सकता है की इन परिस्थितियों से गुजरने के बाद ही हमारे लिए कुछ ऐसे सुखो के द्वार खुलें जो अन्यथा नहीं खुलते।

Worrying Will Not Solve Problems

Merely ignoring problems won’t solve them, but neither will worrying – Practical advice from Paramahansa Yogananda to overcome habit of worrying.

जब शारदा माँ को हुई माँ काली की अनोखी अनुभूति (VIDEO)

एक बार माँ काली शारदा माँ के सामने प्रकट हो गयीं। कारण क्या था? वह शारदा माँ को एक परम सत्य से परिचित करना चाहतीं थीं। वह सत्य क्या था? आइये जानतें है इस वीडियो में।

If Someone Treats Us Badly, What Should We Do?

When we are faced with a difficulty we must, instead of getting upset and blaming others, try to look within and see what is it in our own nature that we need to fix in order to overcome the problem.

Want to Participate in Mantra Jap? Do You Need Prayers For Your Loved Ones?

A couple of spiritual organizations are conduction daily/weekly mantra jap. Mantra Jap is extremely beneficial in these difficult times, when many are suffering from corona and its after effects. Mantra Jap boosts prana shakti and results in stronger will power and a healthier mind and body too. Additionally prayer requests too can be sent for […]

Did Radha Actually Exist?

The scholars of the modern age say that Radha is a very recent addition to the Krishna cult. Can you tell me whether Radha existed or not? A disciple once asked Mother Mirra this question.

Why is Corona Happening? Can Building Temples Save Hindu Culture? (PODCAST)

Our nation has been badly hit by a second wave of corona. Many people have lost their lives and the immense suffering has shaken us to the core. I have been receiving questions from some of you, asking why all this is happening? What are the spiritual and astrological reasons behind it? This podcast covers your questions and outlines the right spiritual way in which we should think about this crisis.

Easiest Way to Distinguish a Real Guru From Fake! (VIDEO)

Is it ok for a guru to live a lifestyle of sensual indulgence – owning fleets of expensive cars, wearing loads of gold jewellery and seeking sexual favours from their devotees? In this video we see how this behaviour of today’s Godmen contrasts sharply with the frugal lifestyle of genuine God realized sages, who despite possessing Lakshmi Siddhi, never used this power to better their own condition. Instead they used their Lakshmi Siddhi prudently to help deserving devotees.

Signs of Samadhi – Few Observations of Sri Ramakrishna’s Disciple

In the following passages Swami Abhedananda, who was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, describes the deep state of Samadhi into which his guru would often fall into. These passages have been taken from the book Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. Samadhi was a natural state with Ramakrishna. He never had to make a special effort […]

Merely Parroting Mantras Will Not Yield Much Benefit

The following insightful conversation between Sri Ramakrishna and Bijoy, a celebrated preacher of the Brahmo Samaj, has been captured by Swami Abhedananda in his book: Gospel of Ramakrishna. It has been excerpted below from there. Sri Ramakrishna: What do you say is the means of attaining to God? Bijoy: Bhagavan (honorary term for Sri Ramakrishna). […]