Meaningful Relationships

Relationships are much more than connections between humans, they can be seen in divine light and hold potential for our spiritual growth. Read on to cultivate the right attitudes to maintain your relationships and achieve harmony with all whom you meet. I recall those days, as a teenager when the word “relationship” meant the boy-girl romantic, starry-eyed couple. Moving a … Read More

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The Sun is Listening

Yogananda said that the outer Sun is the reflection of our inner Sun, the spiritual eye. While most of us undermine the importance of the sun in our daily lives, read about the inspiring relationship that Rashmi has cultivated with the “Brother Sun” – it will make the Sun come alive for you, as your Divine friend. What I’m going … Read More

Guru

The Reasons I Need a Guru

Not everyone needs a guru. But if you want God and want to know Him, you do need a guru. If you reach a place of anguishing monotony from worldly preoccupations only a true guru (satguru) can show you the path. Read more to understand what it means to have a guru. Having a guru is the greatest blessing in … Read More

Healing

Many Prayers Make a Miracle

When souls gather together in sincere prayer, God responds. The story Shailesh describes is not only inspiring but a testament to the presence and power of God. It teaches us, above all, the art of persevering in challenging times while still trying to be a warrior of light. “You are not responsible for anyone’s karma,” Dr Ushaganpathi said, in my … Read More

How To Use Your Devices For Spiritual Growth

Yogananda said that “filler” activities like checking our phones constantly, reading magazines, etc are detrimental to our concentration and spiritual lives. In this world of distraction, however, it seems almost impossible to give them up. Self-control is often not enough and we end up getting distracted despite our earnest efforts. In this article, we will explore certain tricks and tips … Read More

Divine Friendships lead to Spiritual Victory

It is often quite hard to live in a community full of people, or let’s say, be in an organization where we work with others. All of us are in some way different from each other, and yet are the same because we are on the spiritual path, whether in the cities, countryside, or elsewhere. Every soul is evolving. And … Read More

Benefits Of Energization Exercises

In 1916 that Paramhansa Yogananda introduced the Yogoda exercises – meaning, that which gives harmony or equilibrium at all levels- body, mind & soul. The teenaged boys in the Ranchi school of Paramhansa Yogananda were greatly benefitted from them. They learned to recharge their body batteries by daily practicing them, and by learning to engage their Willpower and Concentration. When … Read More

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My healing experience
– Covid times 2021

In mid-April ’21 we got to know that my father who is 85+ is covid positive. Initial few days, he was administered medicines & oxygen etc at home only under the doctors prescription. In a few days, his condition deteriorated and the oxygen concentrator of 5L capacity was not enough! He was to be admitted to a hospital …at a … Read More