To attain freedom from anything, we will have to first understand what it exactly is. So let us first understand Maya––the cosmic illusion––before we consider being free from it. The popular concept of Maya brings forth pictures of materialism involving the acquisition and preservation of material pleasures and conveniences like
You cannot borrow the Truth from outside; it cannot be obtained. This is because it is already available within you. When a true master points at the truth within you, it is by this grace that true wisdom awakens within you. Truth is subjective experience, not objective knowledge. It cannot
Spirituality is all about knowing the true Self through direct experience. The Self cannot be understood as one would understand any other subject, as it is beyond concepts, beyond the comprehension of the intellect. While it may defy explanation for many, there is no denying of its existence – for
Have you ever asked yourself these questions? Can one declaration from me make the world a happier place? Can one unique idea from me give direction to the world? Can one powerful vision from me change the world? The answers to all these questions can be a resounding ‘yes’ if
On the path to Enlightenment, the method of enquiry can be divided into two distinct categories for simplicity and effectiveness: Enquiry of the Self and Enquiry of the mind. Otherwise, seekers would stray in wrong directions by misunderstanding enquiry of the Self and enquiry of the mind to be the
Of the seeds that are scattered on earth, how many successfully sprout and grow to their fullest potential? Not all. Only a few get the right soil. But not all such seeds get sufficient water at the right time. Among the ones that do, not all of them receive adequate
While the practice of Self Enquiry (asking the question Who am I?) is gaining credence, there is another form of enquiry that is helpful in spiritual growth too. Called the Enquiry of the Mind, it is a precursor to the Enquiry of the Self. In this article let us understand
The world is a game of thoughts. The mind is a medium for exchanging thoughts. It is a collection of a multitude of thoughts. The tool of the mind is intellect, which helps us in making decisions. Wherever our attention goes, thoughts of the mind begin in that direction. If
There are many paths that lead to enlightenment – the state of stabilization in Self-experience. These are Gyana (Wisdom), Dhyana (Meditation), Karma (Action), Japa (Chanting), Self-Enquiry, Bhakti (Devotion), etc. But they can broadly be divided into just two – the Path of Wisdom and the Path of Devotion. The Path
Our mind indulges into negativities in the external world and constantly pulls our attention away from the source of love, joy and peace, which is within us. We need to quiet our mind and shift our focus inward on the Source of love, joy and peace within us. You would
When a nightingale sings, would you ask why it ‘needs’ to sing? No. Singing is not the nightingale’s need; it is its nature. It’s only man who assesses everything in terms of needs and benefits. Just as a bird sings, the world too is the song of God! There is
On Self-realization, one comes to know the very first announcement with which the game of this world began. The one who forgets the first announcement gets entangled in the announcements that came later. But the day he remembers the first announcement, he remembers the purpose of life in this world.
