Why spirituality?
One may well ask , “Even if I am able to undertake all the hard disciplines that are prescribed for...
Krishna, the butter thief
“But Mom, why should I worship Krishna? Wasn’t he a thief?” Yes, Krishna stole, but he was not a thief. ...
Resting, not rusting
The exigencies of everyday life put strains on your mind and body. If the nervous system is in tension for...
A subtle teaching
Once a Vedantic master was approached by a seeker and asked, “Explain to me Sir, the nature of the self.”...
Tale of the cracked pot
Once a poor villager had to carry water daily from a distant well right upto his far away home. For...
The meaning of Prasad Bhakti
Disappointment comes to those who make an appointment with the future. We expect love from all but never learn to...
Too many Gods?
Far too many Gods and goddesses are worshipped in Hinduism. Which one should we worship, or all of them? The...
A Hindu wedding ritual
A Hindu wedding is not a contract but an inseparable union for life ,yes for life, as there is no...
One needs to attach to detach
Give up’ ,’renounce’ , ‘let go’ or ‘detach’. So often are these instructions heard. The scriptures are never tired of...
Upavaas, self discipline
Upavaas, does not mean starving the body, nor does it mean dieting. Diet alterations are taken up by people for...
Providing is not parenting
Most parents today are busy providing, not parenting. The inculcating of obedience and discipline in children is a major part...
Can one really ‘see’ God?
During one of Swami Chinmayanandaji ‘s visits to Delhi we were sitting around him and basking in his divine presence,...
The ten headed demon
The ten headed and twenty armed Ravana is a biological monstrosity. No such human being ever existed. So, what was...
Ravana’s Trikoot, the mount sans fear
The fabled Trikoot mountain on which the megalomaniac Ravana had built his gem studded golden capital called Lanka, had three...
Why do we need to pray?
Do we pray ‘let thy will be done ‘ or do we pray ‘ let my will be done?’ Is...
Of rivers and waters
The quiet rippling Ganges unripples the nerves. Incessantly flowing like the mind, unidirectional, disciplined, seeking a single destination, the Ocean....
Fasting and feasting
“No religion will last very long if it does not understand the common needs and desires of people and keeps...
Teachings from an ancient tale
Once a courtier happened to see the beautiful princess. A mad desire to possess her totally possessed him. Desperate and...
Japa: Chant the name
Japa, or chanting the name of the Lord with total devotion and regularity is one of the most useful tools...
Shraadh: A tribute to ancestors
In youthful irreverence and educational pride a young person asked Swami Chinmayanandaji to explain how the offerings of food and...
The meaning of surrender
“Do with me what you will. Only give me ever increasing love for your feet.” This is how Raman Maharshi...
The ever smiling Krishna
The biography of Krishna is full of tears, yet Krishna was always joyous and bubbling with enthusiasm. Adversities unlimited, yet...
All about greed
Wealth falls into three categories , (Artha) is wealth earned piously, spent on your needs and in the service of...
The happiness story
Gurudev Swami Chinmayanandaji was a master teacher. Driving a point home with an interesting story or an unforgettable example was...
