This is a day of deep reflection for spiritual seekers, as it commemorates the birth of the devotee of divine devotion – Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa. Shri Ramakrishna lived utterly immersed in devotion all his life. While serving as the priest at Mother Kali’s temple at Dakshineshwar, he became an ardent
We all set different goals in life. And when we align these goals with our interests and abilities, we not only achieve these goals but also enjoy the process and efforts taken to fulfill them. But a powerful aim, that is beyond all the goals in our life, can help
Happy St. Valentine’s Day! On this Valentine’s day, let’s explore the essence of true love with the help of a story. There was once a person named “J” who had a cute little son “L”. As he had to set out of home for his daily chores, he requested his
The 12th day of January 1863 is etched in Indian and indeed the world history as a day that witnessed the birth of a soul that would go on to fuse spiritual quest and intellectual excellence and bring about a spiritual revolution so amazing that its effects would escape the
In this challenging year, we all have been graced with the opportunity to look within. For many, it has given the chance to re-define the meaning of their life. Christmas, too, is no exception. Festivals are celebrated in a true sense only when they bring about the right change in
What is Peace? There is no way to peace. Peace is the way. So, allow Peace to bring peace. To understand this, we first need to understand what Peace is. Peace is not the absence of conflict. It is something different. We all dwelled in a state of beingness which
Hope is an infallible power given to mankind. It is the pivot that transforms seemingly bleak situations into opportunities for a better life. It is hope that makes the bird chirp, welcoming daylight when the dawn is still dark. As long as we have hope, we can recover from anything—any
Five lamps were burning inside a house. The first lamp was that of Enthusiasm. One day, it said, “I am getting bored and tired. I think it is better to die. Nobody cares for me. To keep burning is futile.” Thinking so, it got extinguished. Seeing the lamp of enthusiasm
The day of Magh Poornima on the 9th of February was celebrated as Saint Ravidas Jayanti. Saint Ravidas is known for his devotion for Lord Krishna. He is also known as the Guru of Saint Meerabai – the well-known devotee of Lord Krishna from Rajasthan. Saint Ravidas personified the line
An Extract from the New Year Message Delivered by Sirshree Happy New Year! Welcome to GOA! The message for 2020 is simple… Get to GOA! You may wonder why you are being asked to get to Goa. But wherever you are – at home, at your workplace, at your school
24th November is being commemorated as the anniversary of Sanjeevan Samadhi taken up by Sant Dnyaneshwar at the tender age of 21. Samadhi is the state of being established in pure consciousness. A wave rises in the ocean, falls back and becomes one with the ocean. When it rises again,
Happy Diwali! The Festival of Lights is being celebrated all over with joy and zeal. Goddess Laxmi is venerated on the main day of Diwali. She is the harbinger of wealth and prosperity. Hence, we perform pooja (worship ritual) to seek the Goddess’ blessings and please Her. When we look
