You are the universal Self appearing as a limited human self. “That Thou Art” proclaim the spiritual masters of Vedanta. Your true Self is changeless, infinite existence and complete bliss, but identified with your small ego-self, you experience constant change,...
Meditation is a subtle and advanced spiritual practice. To be a successful meditator, four inner qualities are necessary. Without these qualities, meditation would at best be a technique that brings a temporary calm and relaxation. As soon as you are done, your...
You have two identities—an apparent, lower identity called the ego, and an essential Higher Self that is pure consciousness. Your Higher Self is the unchanging, peaceful inner witness. This is your real nature. Whenever you forget your Higher Self and identify with...
Where do you experience emotions such as joy, fear, anger and sadness? And what about sensations like pain, pleasure, cold and warmth? You feel them in your mind and body. Notice that they are in “your” mind and body. Yet, when you feel joy, anger or pain you say,...
We are intimately connected to all life and are essentially one. We are parts of the whole and are meant to live for the good of all and not only for ourselves. We know this to be true when we look at nature. Nature never hoards but is continually giving and serving...