Videos of Tyagini Narayani

We often hear the expression, “sadder but wiser.” This is the mark of worldly wisdom, which people equate with disillusionment. Indeed, worldly hopes, sooner or later, all end in disappointment, and sometimes in great sorrow. Worldly wisdom often wears the garb of sadness. Not so, divine wisdom! On the spiritual path, the expression should be, “happier and wiser”! For true … Read More

We start with the Verse 3 of the Samadhi Pada “Then, spiritually free, the sage abides tranquilly in his inner self”

Q1. In his book, ‘Visit to Saints of India’, Swamiji says that that visiting and spending time with saints is a transforming experience, it uplifts the heart and gives hope to stay steady on the spiritual path. Have you met any real saints? Please do share your experiences with us. Q2. How did you both get the conviction on your … Read More

Power is an aspect of God. Human beings often associate the word power with ruthless ambition and dominance over others. But it is a misdirection of power to exert it over others for selfish ends, and a misuse of it to exert it without care for their well-being. Rightly understood, power is the ability to command our own energies – … Read More

Chapter 40: I Return To India Finally, after 15 years, the triumphant son returns home…

There are two currents in life: One takes us downward toward unconsciousness; the other, upward toward cosmic consciousness. The first is an impulse born of the sense of past familiarity. Life, like a lotus, evolves out of the mud of lower consciousness toward the light of divine awareness. Subconsciously, we imagine ourselves comfortable with the stages we’ve traversed so far, … Read More

We continue our darshan with Therese Neumann.

Self-expansion is the essence of all aspiration. Why do we seek to possess things? Because by acquisition we imagine we’ll expand our dominion. Why do we seek to learn more? Because we think by enlarging our knowledge to expand our understanding. And why do we seek ever new experiences? Because we believe that, through them, we’ll expand our awareness. When … Read More

Concentration: Inspiration for the Week Concentration is the secret of success in every undertaking. Without concentration, thoughts, energy, inspiration, purpose-all one’s inner forces-become scattered. Concentration is the calm focus of one’s full attention on the purpose at hand. Concentration means more than mental effort: It means channeling your heart’s feelings, your faith, and your deep aspirations into whatever you are … Read More

Non-Injury: Inspiration for the Week Non-injury is a fundamental rule in the spiritual life. It means primarily an attitude of mind. Outwardly, one cannot avoid doing a certain amount of injury-for example, to flying insects when driving one’s car. The harm one does, however, by wishing harm to others hurts not only them, but even more especially, oneself. Spiritually, a … Read More