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Mantra 17 sarvendriyaguṇābhāsaṃ sarvendriyavivarjitaṃ / sarvasya prabhum īśānaṃ sarvasya śaraṇaṃ suhṛt // 3.17 // Himself devoid of senses, He shines through the functions of the senses. He is the capable ruler of all; He is the refuge of all. He is great. ~ Svetasvatara Upanishad – Chapter 3 The Highest Reality ✓ Sri T.N.Sethumadhavan hasContinue reading “Self is the ruler.”

The grace of the Self gives rise to the desire for freedom. The grace of God brings you to the Guru. The grace of the Guru removes all doubts and leaves only freedom. “I want to be free” is the first grace. It is freedom itself calling you. This desire will take you to whereContinue reading “Evolution is through Grace.”

– Swami Nityananda of Ganeshpuri & the Lawyer Devotee💫 Swami Nityananda (not to be confused with modern controversial figures) was a parama avadhuta from Kerala who later settled in Ganeshpuri, Maharashtra. He barely spoke, often sat naked, and radiated enormous spiritual power. People from all walks of life came to his asana (seat) just toContinue reading “The Silent Revolution.”

Just as the trembling (of the body) caused by the (imaginary) snake persists (for some time) even after realisingthat there is no snake, so also the effect of delusion persists(for some time) even after getting rid of all delusions. 🕉 Yoga Vasishta Sara. Chapter 3. Verse 7.THE MARKS OF A LIBERATED PERSON(JIVAN MUKTA)

Those who are capable of thinking very deeply about different subjects, yet do not consciously connect with God, may fail in divine perception because they became hidebound in their thought. No one can find God without consciously seeking Him. But deep thinkers are at least nearest to God than those who live superficially in ignorance.Continue reading “Don’t be a shallow thinker.”

“The first stage is that of the beginner. He studies and hears. Second is the stage of the struggling aspirant. He prays to God, meditates on Him, and sings His name and glories. The third stage is that of the perfect soul. He has seen God, realized Him directly and immediately in his inner Consciousness.Continue reading “Four stages.”

ROBERT ADAMS Excerpt from: Satsang ‘The end only comes when you awaken.’ Another factor to remember is whatever is happening to you in your life disappears when you go to sleep, doesn’t it? When you’re in deep sleep none of these things matter any longer. When you’re in deep sleep nothing is happening. The personContinue reading “Awakening.”

In order to develop a taste for meditation you have to make a deliberate and sustained effort, just as children have to be made to sit and study, be it by persuasion or coercion. By taking medicine or having injections a patient may get well; even if you do not feel inclined to meditate, conquerContinue reading “Deliberate attempt essential.”

In one of His aspects, a very touching aspect, the Lord may be said to be a beggar. He yearns for our attention. The Master of the Universe, at whose glance all stars, suns, moons, and planets quiver, is running after man and saying: “Won’t you give Me your affection? Don’t you love Me, theContinue reading “God is looking for you.”

Sir, of course I shall take your advice and get a bangle.” “For general purposes I counsel the use of an armlet made of gold, silver, and copper. But for a specific purpose I want you to get one of silver and lead.” Sri Yukteswar added careful directions. “Guruji, what ‘specific purpose’ do you mean?”Continue reading “Guru changes the horoscope.”