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
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
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
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 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 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
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
Seeker: Sirshree, help me to see when to be attached to the world and when to be detached? Sirshree: Do both. Be attached while being detached. When you are in detached attachment, question of time does not arise. Who-you-truly-are is beyond the mind and body. You are pure awareness, which
Every New Year beckons us to ask – Have I explored all my possibilities? Have I achieved completeness? To answer these questions, we need to identify whatever is old and incomplete within us. What can we add or remove to attain completeness? Completeness is experienced when we choose to be
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
