Every object in Nature performs its specific function. The Sun and Moon are ceaselessly doing their duty. God is also carrying on His duties without any rest or pause. The rivers, by flowing towards the ocean convey the lesson that
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 30 March 2022
Today, thanks to the influence of the Kali Age, two kinds of diseases have grown. One is the insatiable thirst for wealth. In every city, there is a mad rush for making money. Everyone is caught up in this craze.
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 29 March 2022
What is the birthright each one of us is entitled to claim from God? What should we take to Him, seeking in exchange our dues? Bhagawan reveals today. The Lord is everyone’s Father, in whose property everyone can claim a
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 28 March 2022
‘Cold’ and ‘heat’ are both in the Plan of God, and yours is only to know this and treat both as valuable. Thorny plants and thornless plants are both there in nature; the wise man knows the value of both.
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 27 March 2022
Man should make an earnest endeavour to lead a serene and pure life. He should realise the truth that troubles and turmoils are temporary, like passing clouds. There is no scope for agitations to arise if one realises this truth.
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 26 March 2022
The nation is a limb of the world. The world should strive for peace. That is the meaning of the benediction – Om Shanti! Shanti! Shanti! Why is this Shanti (Peace) uttered only three times and not more or fewer
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 25 March 2022
A good character is essential for the realisation of the Atma. In other words, all evil propensities have to be uprooted. Just as the army becomes dispirited and surrenders when the commander falls, so the army of evil qualities will
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 24 March 2022
After you achieve silence of the tongue (Vak Mounam), then there is Mano mounam (silence of the mind). The mind is a bundle of thoughts and fancies. These thoughts have to be reduced gradually. When thoughts are reduced, the mind
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 23 March 2022
Our ancients practised economy in speech. Students today tend to be loquacious. Excessive speech harms the mind. “Less speech, more happiness.” The ancients practised three kinds of silent penance to control speech. The first was Vak-mounam (silence of the tongue),
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 22 March 2022
The Vedas declared, vedahametam purusham mahantam aditya varnam tamasah parastat (The Supreme Divine, with the effulgence of the Sun, dwells beyond darkness). God is beyond tamas (darkness). He is not outside. He is within you. You are He. While he