“There is no authority that is the Truth. Truth is the only authority.” – Sadhguru Through the ages, the lives of saints and sages have demonstrated wisdom, love and courage that have appeared extraordinary to ‘regular folk’. On the occasion of Christmas, it is fitting to remember the …
An offering of the Sanskrit Chant Purnamadah Purnamidam
“Lord Shiva, only becomes ableto do creation in this world along with Shakti.Without her, even an inch he cannot move,and so how can one who does not do good deeds,or one who does not sing your praise,become adequate to worship youO Goddess of mine, who is worshipped by the Trinity” Soundarya …
The Nasadiya Sukta from the Rig Veda (10:129) points to the nature of reality and the paradox of nothing-something and the known-unknown. It is sometimes referred to as the Hymn of Creation.
In this beautiful excerpt from the Yoga Vasishtha, Sage Vasishtha explains to Sri Rama how the wise view action and what is meant by acting in a ‘detached’ way. The understanding of how the yogi is one who allows life to flow in its natural course according to the momentum already in place, is well explained here.
Can action be performed without a motive?Can something be achieved without intention or desire?What do we term as ‘action’ anyway?I explore here with reference to the Yoga Vasishtha and Sri Ramana Maharshi’s utterances. Yoga Vasishtha (Swami Venkatesananda III-88/12) In the above passage in the Yoga Vasishtha, it …
Krishna is the most colourful incarnation – an irrepressible child, an irresistible lover, a truly valiant warrior, an astute statesman and a yogi of the highest order. sadhguru ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sri Krishna Govind Hare MurareHe Nath Narayana Vasudeva~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sharing an excerpt from the Bhagavad Gita (Stephen Mitchell’s translation) in which Sri …
On the auspicious occasion of the laying of the foundation of the Rama temple at Rama’s birthplace in Ayodha (‘Bhoomipooja’), a small tribute to Sri Rama and the Ramayana. In the whole of Rama’s realm there was no one who suffered from bodily pains, ill fortune or evil circumstances. …
The world feels to be going through a tremendous phase of sifting and sorting. What many of us have felt deeply in our hearts for a long time but not expressed for fear of social reaction and the like, seems to be now coming to the surface. Dharma It …
A single understanding: “I am the One Awareness,” consumes all suffering in the fire of an instant. Be happy. Ashtavakra Gita Kindness goes where logic cannot go Love goes where kindness cannot go Humour goes where love cannot go Kind words, a loving hand…but somehow it seems nothing else …
To the Universal Master– a dedication to my Gurus My Masteryou are my prefect mirrorYou play like Krishnabut really you are Shiva Your Love destroying all separationYour eyes shining with the Light of the UniverseYour form, Silence itself Words run outBut never Your GraceNever Your LoveNever You – to follow my Instagram …
The Lord of the Universe wants to come and live in your houseif you accept He will see through your eyesHe will hear through your earsHe will speak with your tongueif you accept You will have nothing but the knowing that He is in you as you – to follow my Instagram poetry account click here: @shruti.heartwords Is love …
Akshaya Tritiya is the day we celebrate the abundance and unending-ness of life’s bounty manifesting as material and spiritual wealth, beauty, wisdom and love…
Yoga is about attaining to absolute Balance, piercing Clarity and an inexhaustible Exuberance. With this, you are immensely fit for life. Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev Namaste Dear Readers, Hope all are living healthy, well and wise in these times of Covid. In light of the anxiety and health concerns in these times, I …
Whether one is wise or ignorant, as long as the body lasts, its functions continue unaltered according to its nature. And the embodied person functions as is appropriate in the world either attached or unattached. The difference between the two lies in the mental dispositions; in the case of the …
