We are spiritual beings having a human experience. Because we are spiritual, we are eternal, and existing in a constantly changing, impermanent world feels unnatural. This incongruity between our spiritual…
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Imagine a traditional doctor of bygone times, always ready with a little black bag of remedies. This image, in essence, mirrors the role of a Sadhu, traversing paths, providing guidance,…
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Patañjali, the author of yoga-sutras, describes in the psychology of yoga the five kleśas, or the sufferings within the mind, and identifies the causes. Here they are in broad categories:…
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Anyone can become a sadhu, or spiritual teacher, by following the example set by sadhus. Two famous sadhus who taught by example and left a wealth of literature started as…
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I once saw a movie about a man who woke up frustrated. As he was going through every aspect of his morning feeling frustrated, nothing worked in his house. Then…
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Through meditation, the practice of yoga, and selfless service–which means making some higher sacrifice–we start to realize, “I'm complete in myself. What I am is significant… what I have, not…
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“The successful warrior is the average man with laser-like focus.” Bruce Lee The magnifying glass is a source of constant fascination for young kids; I know it was for my…
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“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.” Proverbs 15:1-2…
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My teacher, Prabhupāda, once told a story at a Rotary Club where prominent businessmen had gathered to hear about the spiritual goal of life. He told them: Once there was…
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This thought occurred to me when I noticed the difference between my mind in a focused state, versus when my mind was dragging me everywhere. Have you ever been in…
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