Both the good and the pleasant path approach man. The wise man discerns between the paths, and chooses the good over the pleasant. But the ignorant man chooses the pleasant for the sake of the body, motivated by desire to acquire and attachment to keep. —Kathopanishad...
Om is the primordial sound of the universe. It is said that the creator chanted Om before he began the work of creation. It is the most powerful and significant Sanskrit mantra (sacred chant) of all the mantras used to invoke the divine. Spiritual master, Swami...
When I first became a mother, although I had made the effort to learn as much as I could about caring and feeding a baby, I was ill equipped to be a parent. I wish that as my husband and I raised our children, we had some spiritual wisdom about life, the purpose and...
You listen when I have a problem. You catch me when I’m about to fall. You bring so much joy into my life. Thanks for being my friend through it all. This quote on Pinterest is just one of the thousands of other quotes expressing joy and gratitude for friends and the...
Relationships are like mirrors that show you what’s inside of you. If someone makes you angry or irritated, it’s because there is anger and irritation in you. If you feel joy in someone’s company, it’s because she is bringing out the joy inside you. Whatever comes out...
There is a purpose behind our taking up bodies and coming here to live this mortal existence. —Swami Chinmayananda We are spiritual beings who have forgotten our essential nature. Our true purpose is to regain the knowledge of our blissful spiritual Self. The problem...
