Power is not knowledge People typically think that when a person acts all important and haughty, that person is important and knows a lot. But when a person is nice, they think that she or he does not know much. These are erroneous notions. Knowledge may be power, but power does not mean knowledge.
Stillness of mind is not dullness Some people misunderstand that meditation and self-enquiry means living life like a zombie with no enthusiasm or zest for life. They think that these things are only for old people who have no passion for life or lively activities. These are misconceptions. Being mentally still does not mean dullness. In fact,…
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Gaining quietness of mind The Mind is like a stack or bundle of thoughts. It has tons of desires and fears stacked or bundled up, the strongest one taking precedence. When this one is dealt with, the next one pops up, while a new one is being added all the time. Actions make impressions or deep…
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Screen and Movie Sages say that our true nature is Real and Blissful and the phenomena is passing and ephemeral. To give a simplistic example, they are like scenes of a movie passing on a screen. The scenes are projected. They fly by and change, but the screen stays the same. The scenes are not…
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Ramana Quote 20
Their success is not your failure Success and Failure Sometimes, when we see someone’s success, we may feel inadequate. We may think that we haven’t accomplished much in life as others have. But it is important to know that someone else’s success does not mean it is our failure. We should only measure up to our own…
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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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Nisargadatta Quote 4
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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