Sri M's Words
How should one pray to the Lord?
March 29, 2024
If you believe that the Lord knows exactly what is needed for you, you don't have to inform the infinite supreme being what you want.In the temple what is represented is that infinite supreme being...
A young boy asks for 3 boons
February 24, 2024
Sri M narrates the story of Nachiketas, a young boy, discussing the important question of Death and immortality with Yama, the Lord of Death. “The sage, Vaajashravasa, desirous of heaven, performed...
Why is surrender so difficult?
January 26, 2024
Here, one is talking about surrender in the spiritual field. Krishna has also talked about surrender, but in the actual field of action, in the Kurukshetra war, he asks Arjuna not to surrender his ...
It’s time to take a step forward once more
December 28, 2023
It’s time to take a step forward once more, for the New Year is at hand.One can move from ‘the past’ to ‘the present’ and turn over a new leaf in one’s life. Change completely if required and have ...
Significance of Sadhana
November 25, 2023
Published in Times of India on Mar 21, 2012 If meditation and sadhana do not bring about compassion, your practice is wasted, says Sri M. My guru would make me meditate for long hours every day. Bu...
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The Illusions under which we live
October 26, 2023
(An excerpt from the book ‘Jewel in the Lotus’ authored by Sri M) Do we have a clear grasp of the world in general, or ourselves in particular or, are we under some kind of illusion, behind a veil,...
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Unexplored Potential of Human Life
September 29, 2023
We always try to limit ourselves by saying, 'only this much is possible!' Om purnam ada purnam idam purnaat purnam udachyate purnasaya purnam adaya Purnam eva vashishyate. The Upanishads say ...
Open your Heart to Krishna
August 25, 2023
Krishna Janamashtami is a day to celebrate the advent of Krishna on to the earth. it's a day to actually rejoice for the advent of spiritual consciousness on earth, in a very complete and at ...
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How can I overcome my struggle with laziness and lack of discipline?
July 29, 2023
Discipline is a very general term because discipline can be good, and discipline can be bad. Discipline can be a pain in the neck and discipline can be enjoyable. If you can turn discipline into an...