Appearances can be deceptive We cannot always go by how a person appears to be. Some people may be smiling all the time, but that does not necessarily mean they are truly nice or happy people. On the contrary, some people may appear serious and quiet, but that does not necessarily mean that they are mean or…
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A simple way to calm your mind Whenever you are nervous or restless because of an interview, a test or any other reason, try this simple breathing technique to calm your mind. Take a deep breath for 4 counts, hold the breath for 4 counts and breathe out slowly for 8 counts. Do this a…
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Everything is fine Everything is fine, as it happens, whether you like it or not. Whenever the mind tells you otherwise and complains, be firm, and tell it to take a hike. The way we think, sooner or later becomes a habitual pattern. When we blindly follow and attend to every thought that appears in…
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You are fine as yourself Some people feel that they are mistreated by others. They try to fix it by changing certain external factors. They join a new religion, change their outward appearance, and pose to be something different from before. They blame everyone and everything else for their lack of self-confidence and…
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Cheering others up There is a fine line that crosses between cheering others up and annoying them. Wanting to say positive things in general is a noble sentiment, and sharing wisdom to everyone in general can be useful to others. But in individual situations, we should be discreet and handle every situation as it calls…
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Changing others It is a bad habit to keep pressing our ideas frequently on our significant other, especially for their personal appearance. If we want to suggest something, we should do so gently, but leave the decision to them. This will make it easy on both, reduce tension and improve the relationship.
Nature heals the mind The Infinite Ocean I was walking along the beach one morning. The great ocean, with its beautiful sights and sounds, so wide, so blue, appeared majestic and grand. It spread as far as eyes could see and there did not seem to be an end for it. Its vastness was mind…
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Unspiritual Environment It is not always that everything is conducive to being spiritual or to meditate. Sometimes, we may find that others close to us do not have an inclination towards introspection and contemplation. They may not only be extremely outgoing and too much involved in worldly matters, but they may also not tolerate…
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Watch your thoughts like street traffic Watching the mind is a wonderful method of meditation. It may take some time to be able to do this. For some, simply watching the breathing process, chanting, praying, joining in the singing of devotional songs etc. may be helpful. But for those who are inclined towards self-enquiry, mental…
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Melodious Nirguni Bhajans Videos Atma Jyoti tu sab kuch paayega Nirguni Bhajan – Simple words, direct truth, guidance to gain peace of mind – these are the beautiful aspects of this Nirguni Bhajan. Meaning in English given in the description of the YouTube video. Album: Atma Jyoti is tan ka gumaan nahin hota…
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What is Understanding ? Learn the several ways, it will help you immensely Understanding – most important in life The word Understanding is most essential in life. It is the Crème de la Crème of words. From the simplest meaning and usage of the word to the highest and complex, it is one of the…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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?’.…
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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…
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