Most of us, when we try to meditate, have too much restless momentum in the mind and the senses, or we expect to see God with our senses.
Letters of Encouragement
The fruits of the divine life are selfless love, humility, and all divine qualities.
The Mystery of Self
The enlightened yogi discovers that the entire universe is a manifestation of his own, one Self.
How to Acquire Initiative
Initiative is the creative faculty within you, a spark of the Infinite Creator. Always strive to play your part well, and realize that the infinite power of Spirit is with you.
The Unshakeable Determination of Teresa of Avila
Teresa yearned for a life of solitude, absorbed in divine communion, but her calling was to lead the reform of the Carmelite Order.
“Bharat! Wake Up!”
In the late ’80s I was driving home one night after giving a program in Sacramento, when Paramhansa Yogananda saved my life.
How to Bring Joy into Everything You Do
There is a refreshing and inspiring quality of joy in the Indian culture that pops up in everyone from cab drivers to professors.
“Death Is Joy!”
“Celebrate!” those were Bella’s last words to her husband and sister before she passed away.
What Is Truth
Truth is all embracing; it is, therefore, always kind.
Why Is Devotion So Important?
Devotion is the deep yearning of the heart for God. Many great masters have emphasized devotion as an essential ingredient of the spiritual path.