Blessings & Messages
Just Do Your Duty
There was once a horrible drought. For year after year not a drop of rain fell on the arid ground. Crops died, and – as the land became parched – farmers gave up even planting their seeds. As the time of planting and tilling the ground came for the fourth rainless year in a row,…
Continue ReadingThe Real Meaning of Diwali
Diwali is a glorious time of year. Families, friends and communities come together in a spirit of celebration, jubilance and joy. Message of Lord Rama’s Life: Sacrifice and DharmaThere are so many meanings to Diwali, so many stories associated with this auspicious holiday.Diwali is the time when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after 14 years…
Continue ReadingLoving Birthday Messages for Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj (Pujya Muniji)
On this day, I would like to take the opportunity to share, instead of Pujya Swamiji’s divine words themselves, a few of the hundreds of e-mails that came for Him at the time of His birthday. It is important for us to realize that although He may feel like “our Swamiji” or “our Pujya Muniji”,…
Continue ReadingOvercoming Fear
Dear Divine Souls, A group of visitors just came to Parmarth Niketan from America. They were a beautiful, dedicated group. In our question-answer session, one woman said to me with tears in her eyes, “How do you overcome fear? I live my life so afraid all the time. The object of my fear changes as…
Continue ReadingHoli & Valentine’s Day – External Actions Versus Internal Transformation
Divine Souls, This month, I want to talk about the difference between what we do on the outside and how we really are on the inside. I want to talk about external actions versus internal transformation. In the Western world, February is the month of love, the month of Valentine’s Day. Across the world, people…
Continue ReadingNew Year Blessings
Dear Divine Souls, The new year, new century and new millennium are now upon us. So many people made vows, cherished ideals in their hearts of what the new Millennium would bring. I have been hearing – a lot more so recently than usual – a despair from many people, due to their perceived lack of ability…
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