Ultimate Goal of Life
The True Independence Day
What is true independence? While nations celebrate political freedom, real liberation is freedom from the slavery of the mind and Maya. Discover the spiritual meaning of freedom.
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When Faith Becomes Power
Once upon a time, thousands of years ago, there lived a notorious highway robber by the name of Ratnakar. Though Ratnakar was born in a Brahmin family, had chosen robbery as his profession to financially support his family. He was a cruel, ruthless and merciless person. His modus operandi was
The Nature of God
The Divine Purpose Behind Creation
Why did God create a world full of suffering? Vedas say amusement, but Purans say Mercy. Discover the true divine purpose behind Creation and Pralaya.
aja kripaniya nyay |अजा कृपाणीयन्याय
aja kripaniya nyay (Devanagari: अजा कृपाणीयन्याय ISO15919: ajā kr̥pāṇiyanyāya ) is another rule in the book of rules called Nyay Shastra. Word by word these are the synonyms aja = goat | kripaniya = sword | nyay = rule It simply means being in the wrong place at the wrong
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Sadhana Bhakti — Preparatory Devotion
Preparatory devotion is called sadhana bhakti (Devanagari: साधना भक्ति ISO15919: sādhanā bhakti ). This is the beginning stage of bhakti . Mind, the doer of all actions, is attracted to sansar since eternity. So, mind pursues worldly possessions for finding eternal bliss . Sansar is insipid whereas God is bliss . That
Practical Sadhana
Turning Crisis into Divine Opportunity
We discussed about COVID-19 and its effect on health and its subtle effect on our mindset, our life and several issues related to COVID-19. Read Crisis-Part 1 Main points in the article * COVID-19’s Impact Beyond Health * Financial Hardship and Destiny * Mindset of Acceptance * Worldly vs. Divine Happiness * Power of
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The Sole Key to Cultivating Divine Virtues
Divine Virtues automatically manifest in a devotee. Virtues like truthfulness, humility, non-violence, patience, compassion, benevolence, gratitude, satisfaction etc. are the attributes of a person of good character. Not only do people propagate these virtues but also strive to cultivate these characteristics within themselves. Even governments of communist countries, who do
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The Eternal Abode of Bliss: A Devotee's Life in Golok
What happens after God Realization? Discover the life of a devotee in Golok, where the soul attains a divine body and participates in the ever-new pastimes of Shri Radha Krishna.
Forms of God and Descensions
Does Worship Lose Power When Divided?
Question In my family, we have a tradition of worshiping multiple Gods and Goddesses as per the occasion or festival for example Ganesh Ji on Ganesh Chaturthi, Lakshmi-Ganesh on Diwali, Bhagwan Shankar on Maha Shivratri, Durga Maiya on Dura Puja etc. You propagate devotion to Shri Radha Krishna alone. I
Practical Sadhana
The Magnetic Pull of Earnest Longing
When a devotee, earnestly calls out for The Supreme God, then He spares no time and graces the devotee. He manifests Himself in His divine form in front of the devotee. According to Bhagavat the milk maidens of Braj, called Gopis, were neither educated nor followed the instructions of the
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How to Cultivate Bhakti When Faith Is Missing
Scriptures say that faith is the first step towards practicing devotion to God (आदौ श्रद्धा). Vedas are saying that we should sing devotional songs, chant God's name and serve God and Guru with faith. But what if I do not have faith? Those who do not
Practical Sadhana
I Solemnly Pledge
Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj was born in Mangarh, a small village in north India in the state of Uttar Pradesh. In 1966 for the very first time Shri Maharaj Ji organized a month long Sadhana program in Mangarh. Its sole purpose was to give the seekers of God an