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Sri M answers various questions, "Which mind do we follow, the one which is outward or one that observes?; Can following the Yama Niyamas be restrictive in our daily lives?; Does practising kriya b...
We have to change first; we can’t change the world until we transform. Small drops make the ocean.
If a person understands that the divine exists in all living beings, no living beings would be afraid of him nor will he be afraid of any. This is an experience I had with Babaji when it came to sn...
Breath is such an important part of our existence, but we don’t give it any attention. Just shift focus and observe it for 10 minutes a day with eyes closed. While inhaling, say ‘hum’, and while ex...
Q : What is the secret to good relationships? Sri M : Be kind. First, understand that the fault may be with you also sometimes. Understanding, forgiveness, letting go - these are also very importan...
The problem is that throughout the day you are distracted; how can you expect the mind to be one-pointed when you meditate? So, whatever work you are doing, if you can give complete attention to th...
Dear All, Registrations for Guru Purnima 2019 closes on Sunday, 16th June 2019. Those of you who have received temporary token numbers are requested to send the participation fee before this date a...
One of the simple things people need to develop is single-pointed attention. This is useful in anything, material or spiritual, whichever way you choose to go in life.
It’s good to learn from various sources. Just make sure that you don’t get caught up in it because some people are always shopping. This shouldn’t happen in your spiritual search, as a form of spir...
I decided, ‘I am walking on this path, it’s a lonely path’. Like Jesus Christ said, 'It’s a straight and narrow path’. So, let’s stick to it and not get sidetracked. This was always on my mind.
I was looking for a simple and direct way to walk. My intention was to find the truth, and nothing but the truth. No fancy trimmings. It was not easy, but I managed.
Why not think of spiritual development as something where we need to put in a lot of work? As long as it remains a hobby, we make some progress but not go beyond. Nowadays, people meditate to be fr...