Writing is more than a skill; it’s the art of bringing thoughts to life, the written form of thinking that shapes ideas and communicates them... Continue reading
Christmas is a time of celebration, a season filled with cherished traditions. Yet amidst the familiar traditions, the true significance can sometimes be overshadowed by... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
In our hectic daily lives, we often relate to the feeling of missing or lacking something. It could be as trivial as a missing ingredient... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
Achieving Monumental Goals Through Collective Effort When a team functions in harmony and synergy, upholding its ultimate goal beyond individual perspectives, then 1 + 1... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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.... Continue reading
In a tech-infused era, we live in a world embedded in technology, and now Artificial Intelligence, i.e., AI, is becoming a silent conductor orchestrating our... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
The Role of Spiritual Scriptures Todarmal, a famous litterateur of the Jain faith, put his heart and soul into creating a book. His work was... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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?... Continue reading
We are celebrating the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak on 08th November. On this day, we visit the Gurudwara and worship the holy scripture –... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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”.... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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,... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
Thinking!! Doesn’t that happen automatically… what’s so artful about it? You may start thinking. But before you go off on that tangent let’s think on... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
‘Give me blood and I will give you freedom’ Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose called out to his countrymen. The greatest glory in living lies not... Continue reading
Beep, Beep, Beep… Snooze… and then… Ahh…I’m late again! Are mornings a fight for you? Exercises… Not now… sure for tomorrow! Do you procrastinate? Your... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
Today, youngsters today have access to high-tech communication systems and information technology through which they can quickly connect to any part of the world. In... Continue reading
Everybody would like to lead a happy, fulfilling, and dignified life and strive towards making it possible. But this can become a reality only when... Continue reading
The waves in the ocean continuously emerge from it and again dissolve back into it. The wave doesn’t have an existence of its own. It... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
Once, some people from a nearby village visited a saint to seek solutions to their problems they were facing from their neighbors and relatives. They... Continue reading
Nature functions based on certain unseen laws. Aligning our thinking, our actions, and our faith with these laws makes the journey of life effortless and... Continue reading
This is a day of deep reflection for spiritual seekers, as it commemorates the birth of the devotee of divine devotion – Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa.... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
Q. What is the significance of Fathers’ day? Is it a day only for all fathers? Sirshree: There are two main significances – one for... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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!... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
Every New Year beckons us to ask – Have I explored all my possibilities? Have I achieved completeness? To answer these questions, we need to... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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.... Continue reading
With the advent of Diwali – preparations are in full swing to welcome this festival. Young or old, rich or poor, people from all walks... Continue reading
Dnyaneshwari Jayanti is being observed this year on the 20th of September. This commemorates the completion of Dnyaneshwari – the profound work of practical wisdom... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
Wasn’t it a beautiful celebration of Guru Poornima. I am sure you too must have made the most of this auspicious day by offering your... Continue reading
Freedom from Emotions Coming to the last article in this series of how to deal with unwanted thoughts, today we would discuss how to handle... Continue reading
This too shall pass We continue our series with a short story, that conveys yet another quick solution to work around difficult situations and unwanted... Continue reading
It Doesn’t Matter The next article in this series is about understanding another simple solution that can be used in our daily life. Though it... Continue reading
How To Deal With Unwanted Thoughts – The Matchbox Value Technique: Our mind has a weakness for thoughts; it cannot do without them; it feeds... Continue reading
Thoughts…thoughts… and more thoughts! Our life is engulfed by numerous thoughts. Throughout the day, several thoughts incessantly run through our mind. For many of us,... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
(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!... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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.... Continue reading
Happy Thoughts! This earth was once treaded upon by a Messiah, who not only forgave people, but also embraced a painful death to absolve their... Continue reading
There is a happy natural state of peace within us. This state is always present. This happy natural state is the feeling of consciousness within.... Continue reading
We just celebrated one of the biggest festival of the year, Diwali. Crackers, sweets, gifts and a joyful experience all around. It’s common to give... Continue reading
In the last article we read about emotional maturity, the value that we give to every incident or situation happening in our life. Now let’s... Continue reading
In today’s world we find people suffering from stress and many more such issues due to the problems and situations which they face. While we... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
Let’s read through the next part of the article on recognizing the true spiritual guru. (click here to read the first part.) We understood the claims... Continue reading
As we focus on articles on Guru this month, let’s discuss yet another important and related topic. In the previous article ‘True Guru: Importance and... Continue reading
July is a very special month as we celebrate Guru Purnima this month. Guru Purnima is a day that symbolizes the giving of eternal wisdom. It... Continue reading
No matter how successful we are in our professional life, no matter how many friends we have, no matter how prosperous our family is, and... Continue reading
The primary hurdle in the experience of the Self is the assumed individual identity, which you refer to as ‘I’. When an individual identity is... Continue reading
In the last article, we understood what faith is and also about Ultimate Faith. Everybody thinks that God created man, and everybody lives with this... Continue reading
We all have talked or must have read a lot about mediation. But truly speaking meditation is meant for everyone and is much easier and... Continue reading
There were five candles burning inside a house. The first candle was that of enthusiasm. One day it said, “I don’t have any more enthusiasm.... Continue reading
“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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
Remember the game of ‘Snakes and Ladders’?A game that most of us would have played in our childhood. It was one of the favorite games... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
26 January is celebrated as Republic Day in India, commemorating the coming of theConstitution of India into force – a structure that defined law and... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
2018 New Year Discourse by Sirshree As we welcome the 18th year of the millennium, the number 18 takes on a special significance. The number... Continue reading
There was a man who was walking along a riverbank before daybreak, not knowing how to spend his time until sunrise. In the dim light... Continue reading
Self-realization is the direct experience of Self. Self-stabilization comes when one abides permanently in the experience of Self. It is necessary to internalize the understanding... Continue reading
Imagine a double screen television having a front screen, as well as a screen at the rear side. You would never see such a television... Continue reading
There are several benefits of meditation such as emotional intelligence, creativity and productivity, happiness, empathy and compassion. Also, it has a great impact on health.... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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),... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
Somewhere deep inside, everyone knows that life in essence is much more glorious than it appears to be. When you flow with life gracefully, it... Continue reading
Human behaviour is governed by three tendencies – Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. These three gunas (qualities, temperaments) determine the tendencies of the human body-mind. The... Continue reading
Have you ever wondered what makes karma (every action) 100% Karma? What is required to say that an action was fully done? Consider a man,... Continue reading
Seeker 1: I’ve been hearing and reading about the Law of Karma in various forums and literature. What exactly is the Law of Karma? Sirshree:... Continue reading
The question, “who am I?” has been globally recognized as a first step to self-enquiry, the pathway that leads us from our outer world to... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
The Source is our essential nature. It is the sense of being, Consciousness, Self, Allah, or God. We mistakenly believe ourselves to be the body–mind... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
I want the ultimate truth. But, is it really necessary to make so much effort, put the body through so much pain? Isn’t there someone... Continue reading
It is common for man today, to focus more on external achievements and material comfort, ignoring the inner calling for spiritual growth. The desire to... Continue reading
People think freedom means the liberty to move around at will. This is not freedom. True freedom is exercised only when you become free from... Continue reading
Everything originates from the Self. This is the life we feel within us. The same life is expressing through all. The Self wants to explore... Continue reading
Seeker: In society, we live and deal with many relations. Sometimes we feel relationships are for our good, but why do we get entangled in... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
Are you aware of the greatest corruption of all? This is a corruption that goes on throughout the day. This is a corruption that almost... Continue reading
Seeker: What is the definition of spirituality and how far is it required in life? Sirshree: Spirituality means knowing our self and understanding our true... Continue reading
Seeker: Is self-realization the ultimate goal of life or is there anything beyond? Sirshree: Before answering the question, it is important to know your understanding... Continue reading
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... Continue reading