Every being that lives in the world strives to possess what it desires and avoid what it dislikes. Know that the Veda instructs how to succeed in both these endeavours. That is to say, it lays down what has to
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 29th November 2022
The one effective way to conquer all sources of physical and mental disease and debility is awareness of one’s Atmic Reality. That will bring about an upsurge of love and light for when one recognises that he is Atma, he
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 28th November 2022
The search for truth must become your daily spiritual discipline; every moment must be used for this primary duty. Truth can reflect itself in your intelligence only when it is cleansed by penance (Tapas). Tapas means all acts undertaken with
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 27th November 2022
Remember that the mind and the conscience have to be kept straight on the path of the welfare of all mankind (sarva-manava-sukha). Dharma will shine and illumine only in the person who serves all and confers joy on all. Such
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 26th November 2022
A restless mind is an important source of ill health. Man is constantly afflicted with some source of worry or other. He is never free from anxiety. Why? Because he is identifying himself with the body. How did he acquire
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 25th November 2022
People boast that they have been coming to Puttaparthi for 20, 15 or 10 years as if we have some grades of senior or junior. Really speaking, one has to value only the beneficial changes brought about by that contact
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 24th November 2022
This is the story of every one of you. This world is the jungle in which you roam; fear is the lion, which drives you up the tree of samsara – worldly activities. Anxiety is the bear that terrifies you
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 23rd November 2022
Strive to become embodiments of love. Be ready to offer all your capabilities and skills to the Lord of all. It is God’s love that rewards you when you engage yourselves in japa, tapa or yaga (Repetition of God’s name,
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 22nd November 2022
“Speak the Truth; Follow Righteousness”. These two vital Vedic principles have been obliterated today. Mammon reigns supreme. Wealth is worshipped as God. Malpractices are the offerings made to this deity. Humanness has been sacrificed. There must be a return to
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 21st November 2022
Service rendered must be free of the slightest trace of narrow selfishness. But that isn’t enough. The thought of service should not be marred by the desire for something in return. You have to perform the service as you would