Miserliness
What kind of yogic powers do God-realized sages possess? How are they able to help devotees even after giving up the body? Find out by subscribing to our Yogic Powers of Pandit Shriram Sharma Newsletter. Miserliness Miserliness is ingrained in many persons. That is the reason why they do not make any progress in their […]
Why is my Meditation NOT Successful, Despite Practising for Several Years?
Swami Sivananda explains that the fundamental basis for success in meditation is Chitta Shuddhi (purity of mind). Without purifying mind, deep meditation is not possible.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra and Its Meaning
What is the meaning of the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra? What are the benefits of chanting it? Does it protect from accidents and illnesses? Swami Sivananda answers all these questions.
Prostitution & Pornography – Tremendous Social Evils
Today there is an urgent need for a spiritual upliftment of the world. As Swami Sivananda has explained in his book: Moral and Spiritual Regeneration of the World, the masses today have to be weaned from hedonistic ways of thinking and acting like beasts. Since the soul of each person is Divine, therefore the way […]
Idol Worship – Form of God Needed to Steady the Mind. Muslims & Christians Too Use Forms
Swami Sivananda: Generally, people say Hindus are idolaters. But a Muslim too has the symbol of Kaaba to remind him of Allah. Similarly, the Christian has got the Cross. The truth is that an anchor is needed in the beginning in order to steady the mind. So forms are necessary.
Only a microscopic minority are capable of taking up Nirguna Upasana (worship without name and form). 99% percent of devotees need a name and a form to fix their mind on God.
How to Remain Balanced When Someone Abuses You?
What should be our thought process when someone speaks harshly to us and puts us down? How can we prevent ourselves from responding back in anger?
Is Aakashvani Real? Can the Voice of God Really be Heard? (1/2)
Gurudev in ancient times Akashvani i.e. celestial voices were frequently heard, warning people about coming events. So can the voice of God really be heard or is it just a hallucination? A devotee once asked Swami Sivananda. Hear the sage’s intriguing reply in this video. Book Referenced in this Video: This video references the book: […]
How Swami Vivekananda and Sarada Ma Broke Caste Prejudices Towards Mlecchas (VIDEO)
In this video we see how Swami Vivekananda and Sarada Ma both broke the prejudiced customs Hindu society practiced against Mlecchas. Swami Vivekananda even went ahead and gave deeksha to many foreigners and taught them Vedanta, an act which the Hindu orthodoxy found most shocking at that time.
You Are the MASTER of Your Destiny – Destiny is Not Fixed, Can Be Changed
17 Truths about Destiny In this video 2 great Rishis of Vedanta, Swami Sivananda and Swami Vivekananda tell us that destiny is not something fixed by our horoscope and cast in stone from the time of our birth. Destiny can be changed. Therefore there is no need for us to fall into the trap of […]
Going Through Difficult Times? Worries Overwhelming You? Listen to Swami Sivananda (VIDEO)
“BE A HERO. Stand firm as a rock. Develop a balanced state of mind i.e. an equal view of joy and sorrow, success and failure.” – Swami Sivananda Reassuring advice from the God-realized sage Swami Sivananda about dealing with the difficult patches of life.
Part 1 – To Improve Your Meditation STOP Indulging in Backbiting (VIDEO)
Backbiting & Gossip – Dirty Habits that Pollute the Mind Many people write to me saying they can’t meditate. In this video Swami Sivananda highlights one of the key reasons which prevents our mind from staying still during meditation. VIDEO: Meditate Better! Cleanse Mind of Bad Habit of Gossiping – We have wrongly trained our […]
God is One, His Names and Forms Are Many | Swami Sivananda (VIDEO)
Can a devotee of Lord Shiva visit the temples of Lord Vishnu, or of Devi (i.e. the Divine Mother Gayatri, or Kali, or Parvati etc.)? A disciple once asked Swami Sivananda of the Divine Life Society, this question. The God-realized sage responded by outlining the fundamental Advaita Vedantic truth of the Oneness and the Sameness […]
Should I Meditate After Dinner? | Swami Sivananda (VIDEO)
Is it good to meditate at night before going to bed? A disciple once asked the God-realized sage Swami Sivananda (of the Divine Life Society) this question. Enclosed in this video is his answer. FREE Books Referenced in This Video The above video references Swami Sivananda’s books May I Answer That and Yoga in Daily […]
What is Brahma Muhurta? Why is it the Best Time to Meditate? (VIDEO)
What is Brahma Muhurta, or Brahma Mahurat as it is alternatively called? Why have the Rishis of Vedanta, laid so much stress on meditating at Brahma Muhurta? In the enclosed video, Swami Sivananda, the God-realized sage who established the Divine Life Society answers this pertinent question that often arises in the minds of many beginner […]
Power of Brahmacharya | Is Sexual Abstinence Old-Fashioned or the Sensible Thing to Do? (Part 1)
These days “unrestrained sex” has become the motto of the Indian media. “Sexual freedom” is being promoted as a mantra on almost all major media platforms ranging from Bollywood movies, to TV serials, to newspapers. All are busy encouraging the youth to break out of tradition, to become promiscuous and indulge in unrestrained sexual activities, […]