Things fall in place if we keep the mind in place
Things fall in place if we keep the mind in place Suppose we come to our house and find everything out of place. We may [...]
See weakness as woundedness not wickedness
See weakness as woundedness not wickedness Suppose our hand is fractured, thereby weakening its connection with our arm. Then our capacity to move it according [...]
The more we live for the world the further we go from the self
The more we live for the world the further we go from the self To live for the world means to spend our life pursuing [...]
Our mind is like our inbox – focus on the thoughts that matter
Our mind is like our inbox – focus on the thoughts that matter When we check our inbox, if we find any junk mails, we [...]
Surrender makes us not just peaceful but also purposeful
Surrender makes us not just peaceful but also purposeful When we are disturbed, we often approach God through prayer and surrender, hoping to become peaceful. [...]
The mind is like a window that unpredictably changes into a TV
The mind is like a window that unpredictably changes into a TV Suppose we are at an acquaintance’s house and are gazing out of the [...]
Solitude requires distancing ourselves not just from the world but also from the mind
Solitude requires distancing ourselves not just from the world but also from the mind Life’s frenetic pace can easily consume us with its unending urgencies. [...]
Our mistakes are not Krishna’s plan but Krishna’s plan accommodates our mistakes
Our mistakes are not Krishna's plan but Krishna's plan accommodates our mistakes Some people say, “Everything is God’s plan.” Is it really? Are our mistakes [...]
Intelligence may not be a decisive weapon but it is an incisive weapon
Intelligence may not be a decisive weapon but it is an incisive weapon Some seekers on the devotional path downplay the intelligence: “We just need [...]
Humility paves the way from perplexity to clarity
Humility paves the way from perplexity to clarity Suppose we are driving along an unfamiliar road and can’t figure out our route. We need to [...]
God determines the scope of our actions not our actions themselves
God determines the scope of our actions not our actions themselves Some people ask, “If God is the supreme controller, does his controllership mean that [...]
To become broad-minded know that reality is broader than what the mind shows
To become broad-minded know that reality is broader than what the mind shows Why are some people narrow-minded? Because they are very attached to their [...]
Engage with reality on your terms not on the mind’s terms or the world’s terms
Engage with reality on your terms not on the mind's terms or the world's terms Suppose we want to watch some educational program on TV. [...]
Devotion transforms backbenchers into toppers
Devotion transforms backbenchers into toppers In every classroom, some students are perpetual backbenchers – they don’t like to study; they attend classes just because they [...]
Devotion is not just emotion – it is conscious continuous cultivation
Devotion is not just emotion – it is conscious continuous cultivation Many people conceive of devotion as a pleasant, pious emotion that they experience occasionally. [...]
Our thoughts are not always wise – we don’t have to follow their advice
Our thoughts are not always wise – we don’t have to follow their advice Suppose we have a chronic disease. Our acquaintances may recommend various [...]
When the ego says go tell the ego to go
When the ego says go tell the ego to go When someone disagrees with us, especially someone we expected would obey us unquestioningly, our ego [...]
When life hurts don’t let the mind increase the hurt
When life hurts don’t let the mind increase the hurt Suppose we fall on our arm and hurt it. If someone starts hitting the hurt [...]
Our inner screen is lined with lying links – be leery
Our inner screen is lined with lying links – be leery Suppose we are reading an online article and adjacent to it are many links [...]
Our capacity for emotions comes from the soul but our current emotions come from the mind
Our capacity for emotions comes from the soul but our current emotions come from the mind Suppose a child is watching a horror movie on [...]
Monism puts the head and heart at war with each other; devotion harmonizes them
Monism puts the head and heart at war with each other; devotion harmonizes them Many aspiring spiritualists think that the Absolute Truth is non-differentiated oneness. [...]