How To Overcome The Ego? By Dr. Harsh K. Luthar

Bhagavan Ramana

Bhagavan Sri Ramana used to say that all techniques of meditation and concentration presuppose the retention of the ego/mind. Bhagavan used to joke that employing the ego/mind to overcome the ego/mind is like hiring a thief, who is all dressed up as a policeman, to catch the thief. The policeman will pretend to make herculean efforts to catch the thief, give periodic reports of progress, but will fail each time (since the policeman is the thief!). Continue reading “How To Overcome The Ego? By Dr. Harsh K. Luthar” →

Sage of Arunachala Sri Ramana Maharshi: By Dr. Harsh K. Luthar

Over a period of more than half a century, some of the greatest yogis and sages of India and even a few Shankracharyas had the good fortune to visit the Sage of Arunachala, also known as Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi. The list of luminaries who sought Bhagavan’s grace over a period of 53 years would be too long to recite in this short piece. Continue reading “Sage of Arunachala Sri Ramana Maharshi: By Dr. Harsh K. Luthar” →

Sri Ramana’s Understanding of Human Weakness

Editor’s note: Sri Ramana was one of the most liberal, tolerant, and nonjudgmental sages. He understood the nature of human weakness and was compassionate towards those who were criticized by others as sinners. The following story illustrates this point well.

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Papaji (H.W.L. Poonja): by Lisa Carneal

A friend asked me whom this Papaji is that I speak of so often. So here’s an attempt to express That in words: Continue reading “Papaji (H.W.L. Poonja): by Lisa Carneal” →

Mother Mystery: By Karen Richards

In an instant the minds cover – blown,

And what has always been known,

Was revealed in shining perfection true,

Ever fresh, yet – not new Continue reading “Mother Mystery: By Karen Richards” →

Krishna is AtmA by S.N. Sastri

In the gItA Krishna speaks as Brahman and not as an individual or even as an incarnation. He is referred to in the gItA as bhagavAn which means saguNa brahman. The meaning of the word Krishna has been given in a popular verse thus: ‘kRRiSh’ stands for Existence and ‘Na’ for Bliss. The union of the two is Krishna, the Supreme Brahman. In Srimad bhAgavatam it is said – krishnastu bhagvAn svayam—Krishna is bhagavan Himself, contrasting him with all the other incarnations which are said to be only part-manifestations (amsha avatAra). Continue reading “Krishna is AtmA by S.N. Sastri” →

Njanapaana by Poonthaanam Nambudiri-7

translation and commentary by Smt. Savitri Puram

 Repetition of Bhagavaan’s names purifies our mind and guides us to the Ultimate Truth.  Continue reading “Njanapaana by Poonthaanam Nambudiri-7” →

The Gospel of Jesus Decoded: Christ and Kundalini, Part 1 by Michael Bowes

Although it is referred to in many different ways the Kundalini Shakti plays a key role in all spiritual traditions.  The principles are the same, the effects are the same; but the words and symbols used to express Kundalini differ.  In the Judeo/Christian tradition Kundalini is known as the Holy Spirit, Living Water, Christ, the Anointing, the Word and by other terms as well.

But before exploring the details of Kundalini in the Judeo/Christian scriptures, I would like to introduce the subject by examining the authentic and original message of Jesus.  Continue reading “The Gospel of Jesus Decoded: Christ and Kundalini, Part 1 by Michael Bowes” →

the diamond

consider the diamond:

the tender darkness of a fleshy soul
deep within the heart of the earth,
secure & content in the silence
of its own endless night Continue reading “the diamond” →

Dreaming the Dream by Anna Ruiz

Dreaming the Dream by Anna Ruiz Continue reading “Dreaming the Dream by Anna Ruiz” →