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Shivratri – India’s Greatest Festival

While there are many festivals celebrated within India, there are a few reasons why Shivratri is its greatest festival. Did you know:  Shivratri is the memorial of the incarnation of the incorporeal, Supreme Soul ‘Shiv’ It is only in the praise … Continue reading

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The Right Way to Celebrate Shivratri

Devotees celebrate Shivratri by observing a fast and by staying awake all night because they believe that by doing so they will be able to please the Lord and become liberated from sorrow. But the real causes for human suffering … Continue reading

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The Connection Between ‘Shiv’ and ‘Shakti’

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It is said of Shivratri that it was on this night that the Supreme Father Shiv destroyed the old world. Some also believe that it is on this night that Shiv with the help of the Shaktis embarked upon the task of establishment … Continue reading

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The Connection Between ‘Shiv’ and ‘Ratri’

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It is generally agreed upon that one cannot find things accurately in the darkness of the night and that it is also during the nights that most wrong or sinful acts take place. Simply put, ‘night’ symbolizes ignorance, sin and vice. From … Continue reading

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The True Significance of Shivratri

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Shivratri is here again. What better occasion to take a close look at the very interesting deeper aspects of this festival and of Lord Shiva, with whom it is associated.  First of all who is Lord Shiva and what is … Continue reading

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Tyag and Tapasya

सब राज़ी खुशी हैं? (“Is everyone happy?”) यह भी कोई पूछने की बात है? (“Is this even something to ask?”) Accha! बाबा याद हैं? प्यार है? Accha! Baba talks about the importance of “Tyag” (renunciation) and “Tapasya” (penance). Typically when … Continue reading

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The Wonderful Pilgrimage of Remembrance

सब राज़ी खुशी हैं? (“Is everyone happy?”) यह भी कोई पूछने की बात है? (“Is this even something to ask?”) Accha! बाबा याद हैं? Baba talks about us being on a pilgrimage, a pilgrimage of remembrance. The word itself is … Continue reading

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Encounters with God

The author explains what happens when we have a direct personal relationship with God and why it is important. I remember when I was thirteen and I thought, “What am I going to do with my life? I’ve got the energy … Continue reading

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75 Points of Dharna to Become Complete

1)      Baba created his avyakt stage while being in the corporeal form. Though he appeared to be ordinary in the body, nothing of Baba was seen to be ordinary: everything of Baba was unique and lovely. He never said: I … Continue reading

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Deepavali – The Triumph of Good over Evil

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सब राज़ी खुशी हैं? (“Is everyone happy?”) यह भी कोई पूछने की बात है? (“Is this even something to ask?”) Accha! बाबा याद हैं? It’s Deepavali. It’s that time of the year when families come together to welcome a new … Continue reading

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