Many people have heard the theory that everything that exists is nothing but God- That He alone has become this entire universe, that nothing exists outside of Him, and that the concept of distinction is only apparent. If this were true, then you and I would literally be God. For many people (perhaps most), this [...]
Spiritual teachers and texts often stress the value of decreasing desires. But one thing to know is that this actually means intensifying the one most important desire. Why do we have desire? All desires are longing for God in disguise. We try to fulfill desires, mistakenly thinking that they will give us lasting peace. Those [...]
Today, my website has been featured on Anmolmehta.com. Anmol is a well known meditation teacher and the author of one of the largest websites on yoga and meditation on the internet. He has published my article The 3 Fundamental Teachings of Vedanta and the Harmony of Religions on his site. Here is a brief summary [...]
There once was a saint who would spend his time underneath a beautiful tree in the forest. Day and night he would practice deep meditation. He was exceedingly noble, and always sought to do what was right. One day, a stranger came running towards the saint with a look of fear on his face. He [...]
Credited with first introducing Eastern religion to the West at large, Swami Vivekananda is one of the most well known saints and spiritual teachers in recent history. He is also one of the most quotable: 1. High Thinking “Doing is very good, but that comes from thinking. Little manifestations of energy through the muscles are [...]
Most people never truly consider what life really is. Then again, some people can never be satisfied until they comb the depths and uncover life’s secret. It is far better to be like the later. 1. Life is not a competition – Of the 6 billion people on the planet, which one is the winner? [...]
Great spiritual teachers are invariably great story tellers. Sri Ramakrishna was no exception. First, you can read 5 spiritual stories on AnmolMehta.Com. Anmol is a well known meditation teacher, and has one of the largest websites on yoga and meditation on the internet. Today, I have guest posted these stories on his site. Then you [...]
