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I care about you
I care about you You want to know how I care about you? Because you who is reading this, man, woman or child, I wish you well. I wish you all the best in life. And I wish that you should be happy and be able to live a fulfilling life. I wish that all your […]
Ten simple ways to deal with depression
Ten simple ways to deal with depression Dealing with Depression – Knowledge Depression is not a joke. It may need medical attention and/or professional guidance for some people, depending upon the seriousness of the problem. However, for typical depression arising out of life’s turmoils, disappointments, unexpected events, sad situations etc., which pretty much happens to everyone, there […]
What is Association with the Wise?
What is Association with the Wise? (Satsang) The scripture Yoga Vashishtam has the following verse which aptly describes association with the wise: The imperfect will become perfect, danger good luck, the inauspicious auspicious, by association with holy sages. For those who have bathed in the Ganges of fellowship with such realized souls, homa, yagna, […]
What is Grace?
What is Grace? These are quotations by Paul Brunton, an ardent and early devotee of Sri Ramana Maharshi. They explain what Grace is. “Divine grace is a manifestation of the cosmic free-will in operation. It can alter the course of events in a mysterious manner through its own unknown laws, which are superior to all […]
What is Faith?
What is Faith? Sri Ramana Maharshi explains: (D is Devotee; M is Maharshi) Conversation 1: A visitor asked: Sri Bhagavan said last night that God is guiding us. Then why should we make an effort to do anything? M.: Who asks you to do so? If there was that faith in the guidance of […]
What is Self-Enquiry?
What is Self-Enquiry? The goal is to obtain lasting happiness and peace of mind. For this, the most effective and direct means is Self-Enquiry. So say the Sages. If we have a disease, either we can just treat the symptoms, or we can cure the disease itself. Similarly, other spiritual practices help to gain a little peace […]
Meditation is Cheerfulness, not Gloom
Meditation is Cheerfulness, not Gloom In the Hindu Sanatana Dharma, Religion or Spirituality means Cheerfulness, Joy, Celebration, Happiness and Peace of Mind. The word “Gloom” has no place in it. Every religious festival is a celebration. Weddings and major events in one’s life always constitute worship of God in a cheerful manner, accompanied by […]
Regaining the Inner Happiness
Regaining the Inner Happiness Nature of happiness Regarding the nature of happiness, Ramana Maharshi said: M.: If a man thinks that his happiness is due to external causes and his possessions, it is reasonable to conclude that his happiness must increase with the increase of possessions and diminish in proportion to their diminution. Therefore if he […]
How to practice Self-Enquiry
How to practice Self-Enquiry Close your eyes. Pray to God or Guru for Grace and Strength of Mind. God or Guru are not different from the Real Self. So in other words, you are asking help from your own perfect Self. Read an inspirational passage or a quote, or gaze at a divine picture for […]
Who am I? Self-Enquiry
Who am I? Self-Enquiry Self-Enquiry in a nutshell is the process of enquiring within, “Who am I?”. Here are some conversations of Devotees with Ramana Maharshi that shed light on how to practice the Self-Enquiry, Who am I? Conversation 1: A devotee asks, “How will mind become quiet?” Ramana answers, “By the inquiry ‘Who am I?’. […]
Our Nature is Happiness
Our Nature is Happiness Happiness As an answer to a visitor Sri Ramana Maharshi made the following remarks: “You can have, or rather you will yourself be, the highest imaginable kind of happiness. All other kinds of happiness which you have spoken of as ‘pleasure’, ‘joy’, ‘happiness’, ‘bliss’ are only reflections of the ananda […]
How to Meditate
How to Meditate How to Meditate? Meditation Practice 101 What is Meditation? Please read my Post “Meditation Knowledge 101 – What is Meditation”. How to Meditate? In reality, everything’s just fine. The Power that makes everything move will give us the necessary strength, things and people to take care of us at the right time. […]
Time, Place, Posture etc.
Time, Place, Posture etc. We have to practice Meditation using what we have learnt so far. Learning about Time, Place and Posture etc. helps a lot. It must said at the outset, that for Self-Enquiry, no conditions, requirements or stipulations are specified. Conversations with Ramana Maharshi. Mr. W. Y. Evans-Wentz. D.: Does Maharshi advise any physical posture […]
What is Meditation
What is Meditation Meditation Knowledge 101 What is Meditation Here I am presenting some basic information about Meditation for people who would like to know what Meditation is all about. The word Meditation means a lot of different things to different people or organizations, ranging from simple to very complex methods. It scares some […]
Injustice ? Blame it on God ? Not wise.
Injustice ? Blame it on God ? Sometimes there is injustice in this world. For no reason, people treat us badly. Or an event happens that does not make sense. Or a terrible tragedy occurs. We ask ourselves, “Why? Why did this happen to me? I didn’t do anything wrong. It wasn’t my fault this time.” […]
