One may be a simpleton without any intelligence or intellectual capabilities, but if one has fear of sin, it is enough. You may have any amount of wealth, gold and worldly possessions but if you lack fear of sin, you
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 30th May 2023
As a first step towards the acquisition of viveka (wisdom) and vairagya (detachment), enter from now on into a discipline of Namasmarana – the incessant remembrance of God through the Name of the Lord. A fashionable excuse that is trotted out
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 29th May 2023
Karna had physical power, power of intellect, and power of weapons. In fact, he was endowed with all powers. He was much superior to Arjuna in all these respects. Arjuna also did not possess the quality of generosity that Karna
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 28th May 2023
A diamond gets enhanced value when it goes through the process of cutting and faceting. Likewise, gold, taken out as ore from the earth, becomes pure and valuable after refinement. Similarly, sadhana is necessary to elevate life from trivial to the
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 27th May 2023
Rivers must reach the sea, not desert sands; waters must merge with water. That’s the consummation – Kaivalya or Sayujya. To keep that goal ever in focus, have the wavering mind continuously on leash. When the Sun is in the sky,
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 26th May 2023
When you have high status and good position in society, everyone will run after you, saying, hello, hello! But when you lose your position and fall on bad days, everyone will run away from you. This is not true friendship.
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 25th May 2023
Even to place one foot forward, man needs an inner urge, a purpose, a prompting. His will is moved by his wish. Therefore, man must endeavour to wish for higher and holier goals. His mind is a bundle of wishes. Turned
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 24th May 2023
You should cultivate an attitude of inseparable attachment to the Lord, who is your very self. If He is a flower, you should feel yourself a bee that sucks its honey; if He is a tree, be a creeper that
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 23rd May 2023
I like simplicity, I like the dress that will not discourage people from approaching you for a kind word, a bit of service, a helping hand. It must be clean and decent; not outlandish and queer. It should not be
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 22nd May 2023
When we pray or sing the Lord’s praise, how should we do it? Bhagawan lovingly explains to us, using a famous praise on Krishna. Take the hymn that describes Krishna – “Kasturi tilakam”. Outwardly, it delineates the beautiful form and