Ravana and Vibhishana, two brothers born of the same parents, had diametrically opposite natures because of the food they grew upon. Ravana relished rajasik food while Vibhishana stuck to satwic. Fellowship is difficult when the same quality of food is
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 27th February 2023
Students should realise the importance of service to realise the Divine. It makes one’s life significant and purposeful. The first requisite for service is the elimination of the ego. Divine grace and the power it can confer can be acquired
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 26th February 2023
Ratnakara, the robber, waylaid travellers and pilgrims and robbed them of their belongings. When some sages, whom he attacked reacted with loving kindness, warned him and revealed to him the sacred path of devotion and dedication, he gave up his
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 25th February 2023
The urge in the mind that animates the senses is stronger than the sense organs themselves. The eyes are merely instruments for seeing, but seeing itself is a power that’s superior to them. Similarly, hearing power is higher than the
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 24th February 2023
Persons unaware of the Omnipresence of God develop antagonisms among themselves based on religion, caste and race. All religions have accepted the timelessness and the Omnipresence of God. So, it is strange that even those who accept this truth display
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 23rd February 2023
An able monarch will have his ministers under control; he will direct them along proper lines and maintain the peace and security of the kingdom. On the other hand, a monarch who allows himself to be controlled by the ministers
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 22nd February 2023
Examine your own effort and achievement, and judge your own spiritual practices. For example, have you yearned, have you pined, have you wept for the Lord as Tyagaraja did? Have you shed tears of contrition and exultation while repeating His
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 21st February 2023
People are unable to perceive Divinity everywhere because of two defects: (1) They overlook their innumerable mistakes, (2) They magnify the minutest mistake of others. One can attain Divinity only when one stops hiding their mistakes and highlighting the faults
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 20th February 2023
Man deserves to enjoy peace and bliss, but does not make the necessary effort to get them. If he cultivates love and faith, he will acquire peace and bliss. Without these two, his effort is as fruitless as a letter
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 19th February 2023
Man is falling prey to anger. Who is affected by this anger? It is not others but he himself. It is said, “Anger is one’s own enemy, peace is the protective shield, compassion is the true relation, happiness is verily