The efficacy of prayer is not dependent on the whim or favoritism of a mythical overlord, whom some mistake for the great Divine Source.
Category Archives: Spirituality & Well Being
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The more you talk about it, the more difficult it becomes to comprehend – “Anirvachaniya”
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May
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The meaning of the word ‘Vipassana’ is insight – to perceive things as they really are, without a veil, without any facade, in their absolute true nature. Practicing Vipassana involves a practical and scientific examination and observation of the self that results in complete purification of the mind and achievement of the highest possible happiness. […]
09
May
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Recently a friend, a sincere seeker, sent me a query on Quora: What is the difference of involvement, participation, and witnessing in relation to meditation? What is the difference between totality and concentration? This is certainly a genuine question of all the seekers on the path. My response is based on my experience and my understanding: […]
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May
May
uddha was to give an extremely special talk one day. Thousands of people from miles around had come. When Buddha arrived, he was holding a flower. Time passed but Buddha said nothing. He just kept looking at the flower. The crowd was growing unrestless. Mahakashyapa could no longer restrain himself and laughed. Buddha called him […]
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May
May
Often, in our daily lives, we talk more than we listen. There’s more words in the air than silences. We often feel awkward when a silence surrounds the table. But often than not, these empty periods communicate more than our words ever can or ever will. Here’s a story about the same, from our very […]
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May
May
“The child loved to dance. She didn’t respond to any therapy or treatment that her parents had arranged for her, but whenever she would see dance shows and/or hear upbeat music, she would dance,”
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May
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Osho, the spiritual leader for millions across the globe, is known for bringing home stories that touch not only the mind but the soul. This story, as narrated by him, comes from China. In a particular town, a very beautiful woman arrived one day, out of the blue. Nobody had any clue about the whereabouts […]
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May
May
This particular story was one of Jesus Christ’s absolute favourites, a story he often narrated to those who questioned God’s equality or inequality – Why was someone else to reap the same love from God in spite of me praying to Him more? Afterall, when you say that God’s love is the same for all, […]
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May
May
To keep a balance one should sometimes forget all about dignity, one should sometimes bend in company, laugh like a fool, be like a child – be human”, said the fool as walked out of the gate with his beloved donkey.