Each year, the world is draped in the brilliance of Diwali—a symphony of flickering lamps, the sweet scent of celebration, and giving heartfelt gifts. Yet, beyond the glittering facade lies a profound and timeless invitation is a call to reflect on the true meaning of this sacred festival. To celebrate is an act of joy, […]
The festival of Dussehra is here—the culmination of Navratri, the period of nine nights and ten days during which the air is filled with music, prayer, and celebration. Yet, behind all the color, dance, and festive fervor, there lies a timeless message: the art of balancing Bhakti (devotion) and Shakti (power). This balance is the very rhythm […]
In our relentless pursuit of worldly success, we are lost in the cycle of surviving and thriving, often overlooking the very purpose of life itself. Why this life? What is the purpose of all this? We move through cycles of action and reaction, joy and sorrow, success and failure without awareness, until suffering knocks on […]
The life of Gautama offers countless, profound lessons, revealing its true richness only to those who recognize its true essence. When we speak of Siddhartha, he is the sheltered prince, Gautama is the relentless seeker, and Buddha is the radiant state of enlightenment. In those times, royal astrologers foretold the destinies of the princes. One […]
Maharashtra, a land of spiritual luminaries, has been blessed by the presence of great saints like Saint Dnyaneshwar, Saint Namdev, Saint Eknath, and Swami Ramdas. These luminous souls graced the earth, imparting wisdom to uplift humanity. Among this constellation of saints, Saint Tukaram shines as a beacon, igniting a devotional renaissance in Maharashtra. Despite the […]
Diwali, the festival of lights, is often associated with joy, celebration, and the triumph of light over darkness. However, beyond the dazzling fireworks and festive cheer, the festival offers a profound spiritual message. Based on the teachings of Sirshree, this article unveils the true essence of Diwali and the importance of mindfulness and detachment in […]
Vibrant festivities mark the celebration of Navratri and Dussehra like the bursting of firecrackers, Garba dances, and the symbolic burning of Ravan’s ten-headed effigy. However beyond these festivities lies a profound spiritual lesson that transforms these rituals from mere entertainment into symbols of inner growth, that point toward a deeper underlying revelation. The ten heads […]
Today is Guru Poornima—an auspicious day in every truth seeker’s or devotee’s life. This is one of the most revered festivals to honor one’s spiritual master or teacher and is celebrated in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. So, on this auspicious day, let us understand the profound role of a true Guru in our lives and […]
Buddha Purnima is one of the significant and widely celebrated festivals, not only in India, but also South Asian countries with followers of the Buddhist faith. This day, also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, commemorates three important events – the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the attainment of enlightenment (Nirvana), and his passing away (Mahaparinirvana). […]
Ram Navami is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Rama. But besides all the festivities, Ram Navami also offers us the opportunity to revisit and introspect our lives. The festival offers us an opportunity to introspect how we have been living life; what we have believed ourselves to be; what we have gained as […]
On the occasion of Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa Jayanti, here’s a snippet from the book, “Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa – The Devotee of Divine Devotion” by Sirshree. Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa had a gift of explaining difficult spiritual lessons in simple contemporary language with everyday examples. Many people often came to meet Shri Ramakrishna to find answers to […]
Discourse by Sirshree on the eve of MahaShivaratri You must have seen the pictures of Lord Shiva sitting on Mount Kailash, surrounded by the white snowy serenity around him. There is deep symbolism to the images our ancestors have created, specially the ones created by enlightened ones. Shiva is one such symbol. In this image, […]
A message from Sirshree on the occasion of Valentine’s Day Gazing with admiration, a young man told his beloved, “I love your silky hair and beautiful teeth.” His beloved immediately removed her wig and false teeth, and said lovingly, “My dear, if you like them so much, you can keep them for yourself!” The […]
Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached. When something associates with the body, the body becomes instrumental in serving the purpose of the Lord. When something associates with the mind, the mind becomes steadfast, obedient, unshaken, and loving. When something associates with the intellect, the power of discernment awakens within. With the […]
Or should we say, what is the real miracle that happened because Jesus did not perform any miracle on the cross? Can we comprehend it? An attempt to do so is worth it because it can change our lives. A man was strutting along the beach with a rifle in his hands and a dog […]
We are celebrating the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak on 08th November. On this day, we visit the Gurudwara and worship the holy scripture – the Guru Granth Sahib. We also wish each other “Jo Bole So Nihaal – Sat Sri Akaal”. We keep hearing these words, but what is their essential meaning? Nihaal means […]
Vijayadashmi is celebrated as the culmination of our nine-day self-declared internal war, resulting in victory (Vijay) on the tenth day (Dashmi). It is celebrated by burning an effigy of the demon-king Ravana. Why do we burn Ravana? Well, as it’s popularly known, it signifies the victory of good over evil. But who really is the […]
The victory of good over evil has been at the core of several mythologies and religious practices. Though these values can be traced back to centuries of human history, have we ever stopped to wonder why positivity hasn’t yet prevailed? While we seek the ultimate transformation outside in the world, we often forget the potential […]
In this article, we will discover the symbolism of the form and story of Goddess Durga. The word Durga comes from Durgam, which means “difficult”. Mahishasur (Mahisha means buffalo, asur means demon) had the boon that no male could kill him. Hence, Mahishasur was undefeated by the Gods, so they brought forth Goddess Durga to […]
Happy Thoughts! Every year we celebrate Navratri, we prepare and perform rituals, but are we ready to do something different this year? Doing something different does not mean changing rituals. We may continue the same rituals, but are we prepared to integrate an understanding into it? Do we want the real essence of Navratri to […]
The ten-day long celebration of Ganeshotsav is now coming to an end. Everything that begins has to end. But when celebrations come to an end, we need to ask ourselves, “Have the celebrations raised our level of understanding? Have the celebrations brought about awakening in our life?” The Ganeshotsav culminates on the tenth day with […]
Indians are all geared up to celebrate Ganeshotsav. Artists are giving their final touches to idols of Lord Ganesha ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. Pandals are being setup all over to celebrate this grand festival and children are excited to enjoy the sweet modak (the Indian delicacy offered to Lord Ganesha) during this 10-day celebration. While […]
Wishing each one of you reading this article a very Happy Independence Day! While India celebrates its 75th Independence Day today, commemorating the day when India attained freedom from colonial rule, it is also time for us to reflect on our inner and true independence. Let us set aside some time today, the day which […]
Tulsidas, the ardent devotee of Lord Rama, was a poet-saint who lived during the surge of devotion that swept across the Indian subcontinent in the medieval period. He composed many soul-stirring devotional verses in the common language of the people. It was as though he was born to spread Lord Rama’s story among the masses […]
On the sacred occasion of Saint Kabir’s birth anniversary, let us consider the essence of his teachings and reflect on how we are leading life today. Saint Kabir was born in the family of a garment weaver. He was not formally educated, but his quest for the Absolute Truth beyond worldly experiences, led him on […]
Since ancient times in India, yoga has been an integral part of life. At its core, yoga is the ultimate goal of human life and also the path to attain it. The Indian culture and tradition have their roots in spiritual knowledge founded on the principles of yoga. As proposed by the Prime Minister of […]
On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, let us understand the missing links in the import of some of the Buddha’s teachings to direct our lives towards liberation. There is a significance behind the three names associated with the life of the Buddha. As Siddhartha, he lived the life of a prince. As Gautama, he […]
This day in the Indian calendar is celebrated as Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Saint Mahavir. This day marks the birth of Saint Mahavir’s physical body. However, through the practice of rigorous austerities, Saint Mahavir had attained freedom from the cycle of birth and death by being free from the vices of the mind. […]
The festival of Easter coincides with spring. Both, Easter and the spring season remind us of renewal; resurrection; the cyclical form of nature, where everything that perishes is renewed. Easter is the Sunday when Jesus returned to life, three days after being crucified on Friday, thus marking it as the Day of Resurrection. What is […]
Good Friday comes as an opportunity for us to reflect on the profound message hidden in the events that led to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Jesus had the ability and opportunity to save himself from crucifixion if he wanted to. However, he didn’t. His was a free choice, a higher choice made for the […]
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 lover of devotion. If we […]
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 neighbor to take care of […]
On 26th January 1950, around three years of hard work culminated in the Constitution of our nation. In those three years, the architects of the constitution discussed what we, as a nation, should let go of and what we should adopt. They charted how the nation should organize itself so as to tap into its […]
India is a country with diverse culture and festivals. Festivals were wisely devised with the purpose of fostering love, joy, and harmony in relationships and as a reminder of the ultimate purpose of human life. Be it Lodhi celebrated up north, or Sankranti and the Kite festival in the west, Pongal down south, or Bihu […]
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 horizons of both time and […]
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 our lives. All over the […]
There is joy and warmth in the air as the spirit of Diwali fills the atmosphere. Diwali is traditionally considered an auspicious occasion to give gifts to loved ones. It gives us an opportunity to reflect on the value of “giving” in our life. How can we make good use of this festive time to […]
On this Ganesh Chaturthi, devotees are preparing to welcome Lord Ganesh with the same devotional fervor as ever. The challenges that humanity has put up with this year has not dampened the spirit of devotion. Given the prevailing global situation, can we add something more to the celebration this year? Can we dedicate this festival […]
We celebrate 15th August as Independence Day in India. On this day, it is pertinent to ask ourselves: Is the nation’s independence the same as my independence? What is my concept of freedom? Am I truly free from the whims of my mind and its tendencies? People assume freedom to be able to follow whatever […]
Q. What is the significance of Fathers’ day? Is it a day only for all fathers? Sirshree: There are two main significances – one for you and one for your child. One whether you are a parent or not, and the other for parents. One from a spiritual perspective and other from a parental perspective. […]
Adi Shankaracharya – Dispelling Ignorance with the Sword of Debate Around 1200 years ago, the Indian subcontinent was divided politically and religiously. Hinduism was divided into several sects like – Vaishnavas, Shaivas, followers of Shakti etc. Religious malpractices and violence were rampant with everyone wanting to prove their superiority. Other religions like Jainism and Buddhism were […]
Hanuman Jayanti Contemplation on the life and qualities of Lord Hanuman can instill true devotion within us. With an in-depth contemplation, it is possible to imbibe these qualities and perform actions, which shall lead us on the path of Truth. Hanuman was a Leader-Gum. What does this mean? He played the role of a glue […]
The festival of Maha Shivratri is celebrated throughout India. Devotees perform pooja in Shiva temples, fast, sing hymns and distribute prasad. These are the superficial ritualistic aspects. But what is the real significance of Maha Shivratri? Self-realized souls, who conceived this festival, intended to convey the dance of life and the original essence of creation. […]
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 or college, or at the […]
This Christmas, let us contemplate on the true meaning of the birth of Jesus. What does it mean for us? How can it bring about a transformation in our life? The angel proclaimed, “The Liberator shall be born through you; you will be His Virgin Mother.” Jesus was born to Virgin Mary. There is a […]
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 at wealthy people around us, […]
With the advent of Diwali – preparations are in full swing to welcome this festival. Young or old, rich or poor, people from all walks of life are fused with a new zest and enthusiasm. One of the first signs of Diwali is that we find households being cleaned. People make lists and are motivated […]
Dnyaneshwari Jayanti is being observed this year on the 20th of September. This commemorates the completion of Dnyaneshwari – the profound work of practical wisdom – rendered by Sant Dnyaneshwar during the spiritual renaissance in the 13th century. Society in those times was in a state of upheaval, rampant with discrimination based on caste and […]
Celebrations of the Ganeshotsav are going on in full swing. With each passing day we are trying to understand the essence of Lord Ganesha. In this article here, let us go one more step closer to the Lord and understand the indications that Lord Ganesha wants to give us. Why was such a form chosen […]
Janmashtami is a festival celebrated all over India and across the globe to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna, who dispelled evil. Lord Krishna is the epitome of true love, victory of good over evil. Ultimately, Lord Krishna represents the state that exists when one goes beyond both good and evil. Lord Krishna, the son […]
Happy Independence Day. India would be celebrating its 73rd Independence day on 15th August 2019. But have we truly achieved freedom? Let us understand this with the help of a short story. There was a prison where several inmates were serving their sentences and were assigned rigorous jobs. Being in prison was a struggle, but […]
July month marks the beginning of the 2nd half of the year and also marks the beginning of festivities. It starts with one of the most important festivals celebrated in India and also the world over: Guru Poornima. This festival commemorates the benevolence of spiritual gurus and teachers as thousands of devotees’ worship and thank […]
Summer has set in and we can see how nature renews itself and grows in this cyclic manner. The Mahashivratri festival is celebrated at the onset of summer. This is one of the important festivals celebrated all across the country. You will find people fasting, visiting Lord Shiva’s temple, offering bel leaves and milk to […]
As we enter the second month of the year, we look forward to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s day or Well-in-Time day. Well-in-time to celebrate the essence of love in every relationship. We all seek love from our relationships: be it parents, children, siblings and so on. Here, we present a new dimension to enhance the […]
(This article is based on the New Year Discourse delivered by Sirshree at the beginning of January 2019) If You Are Aware, Happy New Year! If you are able to maintain higher awareness, then the year can be traversed in happiness. This year, let us work on ourselves to develop such practices or habits that […]
The first festival of the year is here, Lohri/ MakarSankranti/ Pongal/ Bihu, celebrated in various parts of India marking the end of winter and beginning of spring. This festival is one of bonding with family members and society as a whole. In this article here, let us understand how we can bring love and harmony […]
FORGIVENESS: The One Practice That Liberates you from Everything In our previous article, we read about how and why Jesus forgave those who crucified him. Forgiveness is the highest virtue given to mankind. It’s no wonder that history is replete with stories of great saints, who practiced forgiveness, be it Jesus or Saint Meera. In […]
Wishing each one of you reading this article here a very Happy Independence Day. While India celebrates its 72nd Independence Day today, the day when India regained its freedom from slavery, it is also time for us to reflect on our inner and true independence. Let us use today, the day which represents freedom, to […]
“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” — Michelle Obama These words are so true. In today’s fast-paced world where men and women work at the same pace, hand in hand, unlike our past where women were considered weaker or inferior. Today’s woman has achieved greater heights in all walks of […]
Holi… the festival of colours! Holi one of the favourite festivals celebrated in India has its importance since ancient times. Every festival celebrated in India has some or the other mythological significance and cultural events associated with it. Let’s take a quick look at the story behind celebrating this festival. This festival is linked to […]
The word ‘Love’ has been corrupted through misuse to such an extent that we, as a society, have lost its essential meaning. What is true love? Just as space permeates everything in the universe, love permeates every part, every aspect of creation. If there is one answer to the question, “How and why does this […]
26 January is celebrated as Republic Day in India, commemorating the coming of theConstitution of India into force – a structure that defined law and order in the country to maintain peace and contentment among the citizens. But when we talk about peace and happiness, what do we really mean. What kind of happiness are […]
The Sankranti festival offers us an auspicious time to reflect on the role of our relationships and how we relate in life. After all, Sankranti is nothing but Sangh-Kranti – the opportunity to come together and collectively transform our lives by improving the quality of our relationships. Is there anything precious in our lives that […]
This Labour Day understand various stages of labour and what sort of labour you are doing. Whether you are a chief executive officer (CEO) or a carpenter, you are doing one or the other form of labour. The work that a CEO does can be called the “Central Eye Opener”. That is what the words […]
April 1 is celebrated as All Fools’ Day all over the world. On this day, people try to play pranks on others and laugh at the jokes situations create. But what if the joke is on you? April 1 can be taken to represent the day of the cosmic joke. The biggest cosmic joke is […]
Every year, we in Tejgyan Global Foundation celebrate 26th January also as “Happy Thoughts” day. It is a day that serves as a reminder to be truly liberated. Read this comprehensive guide by Sirshree on forgiveness and practice it to truly celebrate Happy Thoughts day and make every day a Happy Thoughts day. The […]
Resolve to increase your Inner Strength and the rest will follow: Message from the founder of Tejgyan Global Foundation, Sirshree, on the eve of the new year… Most of us make New Year resolutions. We promise ourselves to improve our health and finances. Most often, the resolutions do not last long, leading to frustration and a […]
Questions are powerful tools for spiritual growth: Questions have the power to lead us to enlightenment. Certain questions are in-built within us. Humans have been asking these questions from time immemorial. Questions such as ‘Who am I?’, ‘Why am I here?’ etc. might have occurred to you sometime. These are perennial and profound questions which […]
St. Valentine was a pastor in the church during the Roman period. The king of Rome announced that if the soldiers are married, they are not productive – therefore, the king motivated those who were not married and did not show attachment to any relatives or family members. St. Valentine opposed this and he was […]
As per the epic Ramayana, Lord Rama went on a 14 year exile. The year of 2014 can be a reminder for you to go on an exile too. Not a 14 year exile. But in the entire year of 2014, go on a mini exile for your spiritual growth. Going on an exile does […]
