Vishwamitra, relying on his intelligence, physical strength and the power of his weapons, sought to wage a war with Vasishta, who relied upon the power of the Divine. Ultimately he realised the truth that his powers were of no avail
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 28th June 2023
Where the six qualities of zeal, determination, courage, intelligence, ability and heroism are present, there Divine help is manifest. Embodiments of love! In any field, at any time, for any man who is endowed with all these six precious qualities,
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 28th June 2023
One must always have calm thoughts. Only then can one’s mind have equanimity. It is just a question of the discipline of the mind — difficult in the beginning, but once mastered, capable of conquering all troubles and worries! An
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 27th June 2023
Contentment, humility, detachment – these keep you on the path of Truth. A street-hawker had on his head a basket full of empty bottles, as he walked along to the bazaar. He hoped to sell the lot at a profit
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 26h June 2023
Believe that the Name is the boat which will take you over the sea of worldly life. The Name is more efficacious than the contemplation of the Form. Draupadi did not send a chariot to bring Krishna to her rescue;
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 25th June 2023
What is the reason for this incapacity to realise the Divinity within? It’s because we don’t realise the soiled cover in which it’s wrapped. If our clothes get dirty, we change them because we are ashamed to appear in dirty
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 24th June 2023
If aspirants are unsuccessful in following one discipline, they must seek and know the cause of their defeat. This analysis is necessary. They must then see that, in the second stage, the trait is not repeated. They should try their
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 23th June 2023
Educated persons do not seem to have any regard for moral values. They have no gratitude for those who helped them in times of need. They have no consideration for their kith and kin and do not hesitate to inflict
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 22nd June 2023
The purpose for which I have come is not to fulfil small desires or attend to the small incidents. There are great truths which I have to establish. There is a considerable change in human outlook which I have to
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 21st June 2023
Good and bad – everything is God’s will. We should not differentiate between the two. People believe that good events are God’s will and unfortunate ones are not. In this world no one eats only sweet food or only bitter