The Essence of Spirituality: Service
Spirituality is the essence of life. It is the light that shines on our lives, illuminating our paths, bringing light to the darkness, joy to the sorrow, and meaning to
Biodiversity and Nature: Our Responsibility
The subject of biodiversity is a very ancient, complex topic which is addressed in the Vedas as part and parcel of India’s cultural heritage. The entire realm of nature is composed
Ram Navami Blessings: The Message of Bhagwan Rama’s Life
On Ram Navami we celebrate the divine time when Bhagwan Vishnu manifested on Earth in the form of Bhagwan Rama. The Ramayana gives us the message of Bhagwan Rama’s life
Maha Shivratri Blessings from Pujya Swamiji
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that – by God’s grace – this finds you and all your loved ones in the best of health and happiness at this holy and
Pearls of Wisdom: Devotion, Giving & Faith
Every day people come to me with problems for which they would like guidance. While the details vary from person to person and situation to situation, there are common themes
New Year’s Blessings: Aligning Our Lives with the Universal Flow
Dear Divine Souls, Happy New Year! I hope that – by God’s grace – this finds you all in the best of health and happiness. As a new year dawns
Seva & Sadhana – The Paths to the Divine
According to traditional Indian philosophy there are three main paths to the Divine or “yogas”, described in compelling detail by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita – the path of
Diwali Blessings
At this divine time of Diwali we line our homes, our rooms, our offices and our streets with brightly shining diyas. The illuminated lamps signify the people of Ayodhya’s love
True Giving
Many people think a spiritual life means that one retreatsto the mountains, performs meditation and then lives peacefully forever in one’s own enlightened cocoon. However, that is not true, deep
The Practice of No Reaction
Spiritual health is measured by our ability to remain calm, focused and loving when life throws difficulty onto our paths. The practice of “no reaction” is something we should practice