Thought of the Month Archive

Give the guru your mind, as you would entrust gold to the goldsmith. The guru may need to melt, mold, or beat your mind, but do not worry, as He will return to you

Do not encourage the multiplication of desires. It is best for you to be content with whatever you have been given. In the chapter on Bhakti Yoga, Krishna enumerated the 26 noble qualities of

(  Part 1  |  Part 2  ) Devotee: Can we not know at any time what stage we have reached in dhyana? Swami:  You can identify the progress or decline of dhyana only when

( Part 1 | Part 2 ) Devotee:  Swami, I have a few doubts concerning the subject of dhyana (Meditation) which You are now writing about. Can I ask You? Swami:  Of course, you

The spoken word, though it may be short and appears to be only a sound, has in it the power of an atom bomb. When a word of ananda (bliss) is spoken to a

Charity is giving of money, time, or energy for a good cause; sacrifice is giving up of one’s bad traits and weaknesses. If sacrifice means just giving up of hearth and home, many people

“The mysteries of creation are marvelous. When two persons meet at any time or place, the differences between them are patent. Their forms and manners differ. They differ in their cleverness and intelligence. Their

Why is steady and concentrated effort most essential in our journey toward God? Here’s what Swami says: The hero is the steady person who is not agitated to the slightest extent by ups and

To be an instrument in the hand’s of God, one needs to stop identifying oneself with being the doer. What is the viewpoint to consider when engaged in day to day actions? In the

Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on August 22, 2001. What is the inner significance of Ganesha worship? Here is what Swami says: How does it happen that Vinayaka (Another name for Ganesha) has the

In order to be free from fear, you must develop the understanding of who you are. Here is what Swami says: When you forget yourself, when you forget the Atma, (Soul) you will suffer

Why is the relationship between mother and child so lasting? What is the responsibility of a child to his mother? Here’s what Swami says. Motherhood is the most precious gift of God. Mothers are