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This beginningless play of the world has entrenched our minds, and it is only upon meeting a true Guru that one realises that life has been spent in forgetfulness. In this thought-provoking discourse, Pujya Gurudev Anandmurti Gurumaa reveals the essence of the Guru and, through a parable, illustrates the perpetual game of maya and a seeker’s predicament.
Modern life offers many comforts and technological advances, but often overlooks the most essential dimension—the human being. True joy doesn’t come from wealth or achievements but is naturally present in one who possesses clarity, peace of mind, and a healthy body. To acquire these qualities, uttering certain sacred sounds is a simple yet powerful method—the science of mantra yoga. In this article, revered Gurudev Anandmurti Gurumaa sheds light on the mind, mantra meditation, and the...
Most people have experienced ordinary love in their lives, whether between a mother and child or a boyfriend and girlfriend. However, this kind of love is physical and self-centred—it lasts only as long as needs and demands are met. You haven’t yet known that true and unconditional love. I say, if you haven’t tasted Divine love even for a moment, you haven’t really lived yet.
During a 2018 meditation retreat for NRIs, a participant asked Gurumaa, “What should I do if sleep takes over during sadhana?” Besides giving practical advice, such as taking a cold bath, Gurudev went straight to the heart of the issue. On the spiritual path, it is the fire of vairagya and love for the Master that enables the seeker to surpass all such obstacles. In this intimate sharing, Gurumaa urges us to set our priorities and maintain focus, even...
Many people say they are bhaktas, devotees of Krishna. But if they do not understand or follow Krishna’s teachings, how can they be called devotees? It is like a lady saying she loves her husband but never listens to him! Love is not in empty words. You do not become a devotee by merely performing arati or singing His name. You truly become a bhakta when you have joined your heart to Krishna in love and devotion, and...
Today, the word meditation has become familiar to almost any common person, and various teachers offer a range of practices – sometimes for a costly reward. Yet, there are still many misconceptions about what meditation truly means. To embark on this wondrous journey of inner evolution, it is essential to understand the fundamentals: How do we define meditation, and why should we meditate?
A famous Sanskrit aphorism registered in the great Puranas says. "Yat Pinde Tat Brahmande." It can be interpreted as "All that is outside you is within you."
Today, a quantum physicist will agree on the statement that the whole gross world is manifested on the foundation of consciousness. A physicist will say that what we see as a building is just atoms moving at such high speed that it seems like it is still. If we go to the foundation of the building and inspect a tiny grain of sand with a microscope, there will be no sand, just atoms. The scientists are still debating whether...
There is no separation between God and us. It is just that we are still in a deep, dark sleep of ignorance. So, all that needs to be done is: just wake up!.
