Teachers come into our lives to teach us what we need to learn to progress on our spiritual journey. They present themselves when we are ready—even if we are not looking for them. And, if a teacher doesn’t arrive, it’s because we are not ready. We simply have to stay...
I am never the ego, mind, intellect and body. —Swami Tejomayananda, Living Vedanta What if the actor who plays the part of the phantom in the musical, ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ played his part so many times that he forgot his real identity? Imagine if he walked...
To wait be completely free of worldly entanglements before we undertake the spiritual path is absurd. It is like waiting for the waves to subside before taking a swim in the sea – Swami Chinmayananda Is your inner voice telling you to spend more time on your...
Imagine that a priceless treasure lies buried in the ground covered by centuries of thick forest growth. Legends about its immense worth abound in the natives living in that area. It is said that those who find it will achieve everlasting happiness and peace In a...
The timeless question, “Who am I?” is a profound one. Most of us don’t even have this question in our minds. Those of us who are thinking about life usually ask questions such as, “What is the purpose of my life?” or “How can I be happy?” You may be wondering, why...
