Category Archives: The Self and the Supreme

NALA AND DAMAYANTI The story of Nala and Damayanti is told as an episode in the Mahabharata.  In essence, Nala and Damayanti lived happily together as husband and wife for some time, a son and daughter being born to them.  … Continue reading →

THE KING WHO CONQUERED ATTACHMENT Attachment is one of the vices that robs us of our peace of mind and destroys the power to discern accurately. Attachment destroys all truth. One who has attachment cannot imbibe wisdom. It is only … Continue reading →

My Beloved, don’t be heartless with me My Beloved, don’t be heartless with me. Your Presence is my only cure. How can I be left with neither a heart, nor my Beloved? Either return my heart, or do not deny … Continue reading →

HARISCHANDRA Honesty is one of the most important virtues.  It is the basis of our relationship with God and with others.  Honesty is the guide to one’s conscience.  Honesty means not seeing things on a superficial level, but from a … Continue reading →

GANESH Ganesh, the Elephant God or Lord of the Ganas, whose long-trunked and pot bellied statue can be seen in most Indian towns and even as far away as East Java, is India’s most popular god.  Ganesh is worshipped before … Continue reading →

AJAMIL The Supreme Soul always mentions that one should not become a sinner like Ajamil.  A ‘sinner’ means one who is influenced by the vices, such as lust, attachment, anger, ego and greed.  When there is the influence of one … Continue reading →

सब राज़ी खुशी हैं? (“Is everyone happy?”) यह भी कोई पूछने की बात है? (“Is this even something to ask?”) Accha! The entire gathering is lit up, everyone’s faces are lit up with a bright smile and foreheads shone like … Continue reading →