Category: Spirituality and Religion
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The Joy of Worshipping God: Real or Imaginary
It is evident that people derive great joy from worshiping God—by chanting His holy name, remembering His pastimes, or taking a sacred dip in the river Ganga. However, some claim that this joy, born out of devotion, is merely imaginary and not real. They argue that since God cannot be perceived through the senses, people…
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Understanding and Overcoming Anger: Insights from the Bhagavad Gita
Anger is a significant problem that disrupts our peace of mind and damages relationships. It often arises when we feel insulted or offended by harsh words. These words enter our ears, gradually infiltrating the core of our hearts, where they ignite Krodhagni—the fire of anger. Anger behaves like fire, starting in the heart and spreading…
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The Ultimate Gift: Bhagavad Gita
The best gift is the gift of knowledge, and among all forms of knowledge, the Knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita is the best. The Bhagavad Gita imparts Brahma Vidya—the knowledge of the self. While subjects like physics, chemistry, and mathematics provide insights into the external world, the Gita reveals the truth about the self—the eternal…
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Spirituality: A Journey from Selfishness to Sacrifice to Pure Love
Spirituality is the journey from supreme selfishness to supreme sacrifice, ultimately leading to pure love of God. Initially, people tend to have a narrow view of life, primarily focusing on themselves and their close relatives. Gradually, they may be inspired to serve their town, city, or community. As their sense of purpose expands, the meaning…
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The Essence of Mediation
A lot of people think that meditation means the cessation of thoughts because they believe thoughts are the source of all troubles and that thoughts themselves are born from a conditioned mind. However, this is not the case. Thoughts do not originate from a conditioned mind; rather, they come from the soul itself. Therefore, there…
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The Meaning and Purpose of Yoga
Yoga means harmonizing the body, mind, and soul, ultimately connecting them with the Supreme Lord. Yoga means action with detachment because a yogi has spiritual vision and a spiritual goal. He performs action, and the goal of his action is spiritual progress. Through his action, he tries to serve the Supreme Lord. Chapter 2, Verse…
