Thought of the Month Archive

There are five types of roots of sorrow (kleshas) that cause suffering to humans. These are: Ignorance (avidya), ego sense (asmita), desire (raga), hatred (dwesha), and fear of death (abhinivesha). What is meant by

Egoistic individuals love to exercise authority over others. They see everything through glasses colored by the smoke of selfishness and self-love. “My words are true”; “My opinion is correct”; “My deeds are right”—Such attitude

In a normal baby, there exists real samachittha, for there is no desire (except the instinctive desire for food, drink, and maternal protection), to agitate it. The baby is the inheritor of immortality; so

In Bharatiya [Indian] culture, the four goals of human existence [purusharthas] are: dharma (righteousness), artha (earning wealth), kama (fulfilment of desires), and moksha (liberation). It may not be possible for all human beings to

We should not allow trivial matters to dampen the spirit of enthusiasm. We should march forward with courage and conviction, unmindful of any hurdles and inconveniences in the way. A few minutes ago, when

The educated person and the student undergoing education must both cultivate simplicity; they must discard ostentation. If they are addicted to ostentation, they lose their genuine nature or individuality. Students must note this point

People today acquire many types of education in this world, but they lack the knowledge of humanness. They see diversity in unity but cannot see unity in diversity. Embodiments of love! It is very easy

Swami has declared this year to be the year of love. What is the nature of love and why is it important for us to cultivate love? Here is what Swami says. “Love is

Elation at profit, joy, and cheer; dejection at loss and misery—these are natural characteristics common to all mortals. What, then, is the excellence of aspirants? They should not forget the principle: Be vigilant and

We should not allow trivial matters to dampen the spirit of enthusiasm. We should march forward with courage and conviction, unmindful of any hurdles and inconveniences in the way…. Ailment and suffering are but

The proof of the rain is in the wetness of the ground; the proof of devotion is in the peace that the devotee has, peace that protects them against the onslaughts of success as

Among yajnas, there are two types—the outer and the inner, the outer being a reflection of the inner. The inner yajna is the bird in the hand; the outer, the bird in the bush.