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2024 (22)
- Personal Rituals Nitya Puja
- Climbing the J Curve
- Result-Oriented Life and Stress (Part 2)
- Result-Oriented Life and Stress (Part 1)
- Guru Bhakti
- Dharma and Niyams (Part 2)
- Dharma and Niyams (Part 1)
- Epic Efforts for De-addiction (Part 6)
- Epic Efforts for De-addiction (Part 5)
- Epic Efforts for De-addiction (Part 4)
- Epic Efforts for De-addiction (Part 3)
- Epic Efforts for De-addiction (Part 2)
- Epic Efforts for De-addiction (Part 1)
- Bhagwan Swaminarayan
- The Guru and the Seeker (Part 2)
- The Guru and the Seeker (Part 1)
- Personal Rituals (Part 2)
- Personal Rituals (Part 1)
- Uniqueness of Mahant Swami Maharaj’s Speech (Part 2)
- Uniqueness of Mahant Swami Maharaj’s Speech (Part 1)
- Helpful Leadership
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj: Secrets of His Success and Popularity (Part 2)
2023 (24)
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj: Secrets of His Success and Popularity (Part 1)
- A Pilgrim Place Unmatched: Ambli Vali Pol
- Shastriji Maharaj and Ambli Vali Pol (Part 2)
- Shastriji Maharaj and Ambli Vali Pol (Part 1)
- Bhagwan Swaminarayan
- Home Rituals
- Atmavichar (Part 2)
- Atmavichar (Part 1)
- Vow of Brahmacharya (Part 2)
- Vow of Brahmacharya (Part 1)
- A Bridge Between All Faiths
- An Ideal Saint (Part 2)
- An Ideal Saint (Part 1)
- How Important was Pramukh Swami Maharaj?
- Bhakti Rituals (Part 2)
- Bhakti Rituals (Part 1)
- Stress and Moksha
- Even More Is Never Enough (Part 2)
- Even More Is Never Enough (Part 1)
- Abhav, Avgun & Droh
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Modern Management (Part 2)
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Modern Management (Part 1)
- Clarity in the Nature of God
- A Leader, Yet an Exemplary Servant (Part 2)
2022 (24)
- A Leader, Yet an Exemplary Servant (Part 1)
- A Farmer’s Boy who Changed the World
- Hindu Rituals An Introduction
- The Company We Keep
- A Profound Spiritual Bond (Part 3)
- A Profound Spiritual Bond (Part 2)
- A Profound Spiritual Bond (Part 1)
- Means to Happiness and Peace (Part 2)
- Means to Happiness and Peace (Part 1)
- Swamishri’s Unbreakable Bond with Bhagwan
- Satpurush: The Bridge with God
- Building Bridges
- Mahant Swami Maharaj: Promoting True Nishtha (Part 2)
- Mahant Swami Maharaj: Promoting True Nishtha (Part 1)
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj: A Real Sadhu (Part 3)
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj: A Real Sadhu (Part 2)
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj: A Real Sadhu (Part 1)
- Spiritual Understanding (Part 2)
- Spiritual Understanding (Part 1)
- Ceaseless Compassion (Part 2)
- Ceaseless Compassion (Part 1)
- Honoured Yet Humble (Part 2)
- Honoured Yet Humble (Part 1)
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Bhajan-based Leadership (Part 2)
2021 (24)
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Bhajan-based Leadership (Part 1)
- The Guru Is God Manifest (Part 2)
- The Guru Is God Manifest (Part 1)
- Making Mandirs Within (Part 2)
- Making Mandirs Within (Part 1)
- Success Despite Struggles (Part 2)
- Success Despite Struggles (Part 1)
- Need for a Guru
- Making Dross into Gold (Part 2)
- Making Dross into Gold (Part 1)
- Simplifying Satsang
- Align Your Interests with Satsang Reading
- Coronavirus and Kusang: A Correlation (Part 2)
- Coronavirus and Kusang: A Correlation (Part 1)
- Transforming People to Change Society (Part 2)
- Transforming People to Change Society (Part 1)
- Ghar Sabha: Make Your Home Ideal (Part 2)
- Ghar Sabha: Make Your Home Ideal (Part 1)
- Ghar Sabha: Two Important Virtues (Part 2)
- Ghar Sabha: Two Important Virtues (Part 1)
- Ghar Sabha: Just Don't Forget This!
- Mahant Swami Maharaj's Spiritual Guidance
- Proficiency in all Work is Yoga (Part 2)
- Proficiency in all Work is Yoga (Part 1)
2020 (24)
- Swamishri’s Heartfelt Love (Part 2)
- Swamishri’s Heartfelt Love (Part 1)
- Peace at the Lotus Feet of Narayan (Part 2)
- Peace at the Lotus Feet of Narayan (Part 1)
- River of Saintly Compassion (Part 2)
- River of Saintly Compassion (Part 1)
- Swamishri's Divinity
- Humility
- Tenfold Growth of Satsang
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Devotion to Thakorji (Part 3)
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Devotion to Thakorji (Part 2)
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Devotion to Thakorji (Part 1)
- How Satsang Exams Have Helped Me
- A Ripe and Firm Devotee
- Laziness: A Living Person’s Grave (Part 2)
- Laziness: A Living Person’s Grave (Part 1)
- Such A Sant Is God Himself (Part 3)
- Such A Sant Is God Himself (Part 2)
- Such A Sant Is God Himself (Part 1)
- Love For His Disciples
- Haji Bhala Sadhu… (Part 3)
- Haji Bhala Sadhu… (Part 2)
- Haji Bhala Sadhu… (Part 1)
- Vachanamrut A Guide For Everyone (Part 2)
2019 (24)
- Vachanamrut A Guide For Everyone (Part 1)
- Vachanamrut a Guide for Youths (Part 2)
- Vachanamrut a Guide for Youths (Part 1)
- Two Types of Vivek
- The Vachanamrut- An Introduction (Part 6)
- The Vachanamrut- An Introduction (Part 5)
- The Vachanamrut- An Introduction (Part 4)
- The Vachanamrut- An Introduction (Part 3)
- Keep an Eye on Our i
- Understand Mahima to Experience the True Joy of Puja
- Worthy Vessel of the Gurus Grace
- Our Heads Bow with Love
- A Profound Ocean of Equanimity
- Out of This World
- Profundity in Simplicity
- The Vachanamrut- An Introduction (Part 2)
- The Vachanamrut- An Introduction (Part 1)
- The Fool of all Fools
- Thanking God Through Nitya Puja
- Nitya Puja - A Divine Experience (Part 2)
- Nitya Puja - A Divine Experience (Part 1)
- Shining Stars of Daily Puja (Part 3)
- Shining Stars of Daily Puja (Part 2)
- Shining Stars of Daily Puja (Part 1)
2018 (24)
- Developing a Child’s Mind Through Meditation
- Adhyãy 5 - Experiencing Liberation Whilst Alive (Part 3)
- Adhyãy 5 - Experiencing Liberation Whilst Alive (Part 2)
- Adhyãy 5 - Experiencing Liberation Whilst Alive (Part 1)
- The Science and Spirituality of Fasting (Part 2)
- The Science and Spirituality of Fasting (Part 1)
- The Purpose and Benefits of Fasting
- Chaturmas - The Four Sacred Months
- Yogi Yuvak Upvas College
- Adhyãy 4 - Faith, Enthusiasm and Self-Control (Part 2)
- Adhyãy 4 - Faith, Enthusiasm and Self-Control (Part 1)
- Burnout: Causes, Consequences and Coping (Part 2)
- Burnout: Causes, Consequences and Coping (Part 1)
- Adhyãy 4 - Bowing, Enquiring and Serving (Part 2)
- Adhyãy 4 - Bowing, Enquiring and Serving (Part 1)
- Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj: Propagator of Akshar-Purushottam Darshan (Part 3)
- Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj: Propagator of Akshar-Purushottam Darshan (Part 2)
- Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj: Propagator of Akshar-Purushottam Darshan (Part 1)
- The Transforming Company of Gunatitanand Swami (Part 3)
- The Transforming Company of Gunatitanand Swami (Part 2)
- The Transforming Company of Gunatitanand Swami (Part 1)
- Inspirer of Spiritual Knowledge
- Gunatitanand Swami- A Brief Introduction (Part 2)
- Gunatitanand Swami- A Brief Introduction (Part 1)
2017 (23)
- Adhyãy 4 - Divine Birth and Actions (Part 3)
- Adhyãy 4 - Divine Birth and Actions (Part 2)
- Adhyãy 4 - Divine Birth and Actions (Part 1)
- An Excerpt from the Sleeper’s Guide to Katha (Part 2)
- An Excerpt from the Sleeper’s Guide to Katha (Part 1)
- Katha Varta and Everyday Challenges: A Case Study (Part 2)
- Katha Varta and Everyday Challenges: A Case Study (Part 1)
- Vachanamrut Sarangpur 3 in the Republic of Congo
- Effects of Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s Discourses
- Take a Needle to Heaven
- Testimonials on Benefits of Katha
- Yogiji Maharaj’s Style of Discoursing
- Katha - A Means to Liberation
- True Karmayoga – Associating Karmas with Paramatma (Part 2)
- True Karmayoga – Associating Karmas with Paramatma (Part 1)
- Inspiring Stories of BAPS Chhatralaya Students (Part 3)
- Inspiring Stories of BAPS Chhatralaya Students (Part 2)
- Inspiring Stories of BAPS Chhatralaya Students (Part 1)
- Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
- Ullasram Pandya- Early Exponent of and Witness to BAPS’s Rise (Part 3)
- Ullasram Pandya- Early Exponent of and Witness to BAPS’s Rise (Part 2)
- Ullasram Pandya- Early Exponent of and Witness to BAPS’s Rise (Part 1)
- An Intimate Letter to Pramukh Swami Maharaj
2016 (24)
- Yogiji Maharaj’s Style of Discoursing
- The Story of BAPS Mandir, Sarangpur (Part 4)
- The Story of BAPS Mandir, Sarangpur (Part 3)
- The Story of BAPS Mandir, Sarangpur (Part 2)
- The Story of BAPS Mandir, Sarangpur (Part 1)
- Safeguard the Mandir Within and Without
- Yogiji Maharaj's Style of Discoursing
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj - A Sculptor of Youths (Part 3)
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj - A Sculptor of Youths (Part 2)
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj - A Sculptor of Youths (Part 1)
- Spreading Upasana in a Pre-Digital Age (Part 2)
- Spreading Upasana in a Pre-Digital Age (Part 1)
- The Satsang Footprint (Part 2)
- The Satsang Footprint (Part 1)
- Selfless Affection- Suhradpanu (Part 2)
- Selfless Affection- Suhradpanu (Part 1)
- Beyond Fasting: Ekadashi and Health (Part 2)
- Beyond Fasting: Ekadashi and Health (Part 1)
- Every Man’s Work is a Portrait of Himself…
- Nurturing your Child’s Relationship with Swamishri (Part 2)
- Nurturing your Child’s Relationship with Swamishri (Part 1)
- The Ideal Parent (Part 2)
- The Ideal Parent (Part 1)
- In the joy of others lies our own
2015 (24)
- Snooty or Sweet? Acts of Sincere Humility (Part 2)
- Snooty or Sweet? Acts of Sincere Humility (Part 1)
- The Importance of Sincere Humility
- Sacrifice
- Akshardham: The Ultimate Abode
- Save Your Wealth and Resources (Part 2)
- Save Your Wealth and Resources (Part 1)
- Shastriji Maharaj’s Saintliness
- Guru Smruti (Part 13) - Swamiji is all Powerful
- Guru Smruti (Part 12) - Swami's Divine Service and Lila
- Guru Smruti (Part 11) - The Guru's Divine Affection
- Guru Smruti (Part 10) - Shastriji Maharaj – A Divine Speaker
- Guru Smruti (Part 9) - Such Unparalleled Courage
- Guru Smruti (Part 8) - Resolve to please the Guru
- Guru Smruti (Part 7) - Guru's Lessons in Administration
- Guru Smruti (Part 6) - Fulfilling the Guru's Call
- Guru Smruti (Part 5) - Divine experience of the Guru
- Guru Smruti (Part 4) - Always absorbed in his Guru
- Guru Smruti (Part 3) - Personal Recollections of Pramukh Swami Maharaj
- Guru Smruti (Part 2) - Personal Recollections of Pramukh Swami Maharaj
- Guru Smruti (Part 1)
- Swami Ramananda
- Managing Stress in Life (Part 2)
- Managing Stress in Life (Part 1)
2014 (24)
- True Dharma
- Namadev, the Saint-Poet
- Daya (Part 2)
- Daya (Part 1)
- A Simple Way to Health
- Anxiety Disorders (Part 2)
- Anxiety Disorders (Part 1)
- Swamishri's Humility (Part 2)
- Swamishri's Humility (Part 1)
- Professor Jethalal Swaminarayan (Part 5)
- Professor Jethalal Swaminarayan (Part 4)
- Professor Jethalal Swaminarayan (Part 3)
- Professor Jethalal Swaminarayan (Part 2)
- Professor Jethalal Swaminarayan (Part 1)
- Tulasidas (Part 2)
- Tulasidas (Part 1)
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 26)
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 25)
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 24)
- Yogaha Karmasu Kaushalam (Part 3)
- Yogaha Karmasu Kaushalam (Part 2)
- Yogaha Karmasu Kaushalam (Part 1)
- Surdas (Part 2)
- Surdas (Part 1)
2013 (24)
- Kavi Kalidasa (Part 3)
- Kavi Kalidasa (Part 2)
- Kavi Kalidasa (Part 1)
- Tukaram - The Great Saint-poet of Maharashtra (Part 4)
- Tukaram - The Great Saint-poet of Maharashtra (Part 3)
- Tukaram - The Great Saint - poet of Maharashtra (Part 2)
- Tukaram - The Great Saint - poet of Maharashtra (Part 1)
- What you need to know about Cancer (Part 2)
- What you need to know about Cancer (Part 1)
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 23)
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 22)
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 21)
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 20)
- No Expectations (Part 3)
- No Expectations (Part 2)
- No Expectations (Part 1)
- A Personification of Vairagya (Part 3)
- A Personification of Vairagya (Part 2)
- A Personification of Vairagya (Part 1)
- Built to Last (Part 3)
- Built to Last (Part 2)
- Built to Last (Part 1)
- Valmiki - The First Poet (Part 2)
- Valmiki- The First Poet (Part 1)
2012 (24)
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 19)
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 18)
- Ocean of Virtues (Part 3)
- Ocean of Virtues (Part 2)
- Ocean of Virtues (Part 1)
- Completely Aloof, Yet Deeply Involved (Part 2)
- Completely Aloof, Yet Deeply Involved (Part 1)
- Endowed with All Virtues (Part 2)
- Endowed with All Virtues (Part 1)
- When in Rome…
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 17)
- Andal Part- 2
- Andal Part- 1
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 16)
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 15)
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 14)
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 13)
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 12)
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 11)
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 10)
- Satsang Exams: Basis of True Understanding
- Obesity Part 2
- Obesity Part 1
- Aalsi Ghanchi and Alibhai
2011 (24)
- Shaucham
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 9)
- Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 8)
- Damodar Bhakta of Ahmedabad
- Mirabai A Great Krishna Bhakta
- Water Is Life (Part 4)
- Water Is Life (Part 3)
- Water Is Life (Part 2)
- Water Is Life (Part 1)
- The Guru Tradition In Hinduism (Part 2)
- The Guru Tradition In Hinduism (Part 1)
- Brãhmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 7)
- Brãhmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 6)
- Brãhmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 5)
- Brãhmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 4)
- Brãhmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 3)
- Brãhmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 2)
- Brãhmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 1)
- Two Chambers Within Us… (Part 2)
- Two Chambers Within Us… (Part 1)
- Principles of Satsang: (Part 2) Samp, Suhradbhav and Ekta
- Principles of Satsang: (Part 1) Samp, Suhradbhav and Ekta
- Arjuna in the Eyes of Krishna (Part 2)
- Arjuna in the Eyes of Krishna (Part 1)
2010 (24)
- Cure for Family Issues
- The Shrimad Bhagavad Gitã Arjuna Vishad Yoga (Part 3)
- The Shrimad Bhagavad Gitã Arjuna Vishad Yoga (Part 2)
- The Shrimad Bhagavad Gitã Arjuna Vishad Yoga (Part 1)
- Shrimad Bhagavad Gitã Vishãd Yoga (Part 2)
- Shrimad Bhagavad Gitã Vishãd Yoga (Part 1)
- Grandeur of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (Part 4)
- Grandeur of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (Part 3)
- Grandeur of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (Part 2)
- Grandeur of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (Part 1)
- The Bruhadaranyaka Upanishad (pt-4)
- The Bruhadaranyaka Upanishad (pt-3)
- The Bruhadaranyaka Upanishad (pt-2)
- The Bruhadaranyaka Upanishad (pt-1)
- The Best Time for Self-Improvement…
- Role Model for Self-Improvement: Pramukh Swami Maharaj
- The Chãndogya Upanishad Simple Conversations on Highly Spiritual Matters (Part 4)
- The Chãndogya Upanishad Simple Conversations On Highly Spiritual Matters (Part 3)
- The Chãndogya Upanishad Simple Conversations On Highly Spiritual Matters (Part 2)
- The Chãndogya Upanishad Simple Conversations On Highly Spiritual Matters (Part 1)
- The Taittireeya Upanishad The Testimony of a Complete Education (Part 3)
- The Taittireeya Upanishad The Testimony of a Complete Education (Part 2)
- The Taittireeya Upanishad The Testimony of a Complete Education (Part 1)
- The Aitareya Upanishad
2009 (23)
- The Mandukya Upanishad
- The Mundaka Upanishad (pt-6)
- The Mundaka Upanishad (pt-5)
- The Mundaka Upanishad (pt-4)
- The Mundaka Upanishad (pt-3)
- The Mundaka Upanishad (pt-2)
- The Mundaka Upanishad (pt-1)
- Resolving Conflict
- Peer Pressure: A Teenager’s Perspective
- The Kathopanishad (pt-5)
- The Kathopanishad (pt-4)
- The Kathopanishad (pt-3)
- The Kathopanishad (pt-2)
- The Kathopanishad (pt-1)
- The Kena Upanishad (pt-2)
- The Kena Upanishad (pt-1)
- A Glance at the Ishãvãsya Upanishad (pt-3)
- A Glance at the Ishãvãsya Upanishad (pt-2)
- A Glance at the Ishãvãsya Upanishad (pt-1)
- Introduction to The Prasthãntrayi (pt-2)
- Introduction to The Prasthãntrayi (pt-1)
- To The Beat of Bhajan
- The Antiquity of Temples
2008 (23)
- With Blessings...
- "Profit & Loss"
- "Going Nowhere..?..?..?..?"
- Casting Off Old Feathers ,Superior Amongst Swans
- Now to Eternity
- The Paramhansas ,A Love Supreme...
- The Paramhansas, Ascent Over Spiritual Peaks...
- The Paramhansas Gliding to Glory
- The Paramhansas Rising with Resolve
- The Scourge of Hunters
- The Paramhansas The Trials of Early Flighs
- Superior Amongst Swans ,Paramhansas Finding Their Wings
- The Paramhansas Superior Amongst Swans
- "I Am Sorry!"
- Then and Now (pt-3)
- Caution! Danger Ahead
- Then and Now (pt-2)
- Then and Now (pt-1)
- Force of faith
- What is my fault?
- How to Avoid Arguments
- The Power of Prayer
- Internet Advice By Pramukh Swami Maharaj
2007 (22)
- Strive to Make Friends, Not Enemies
- Temple with a Message
- Medicine for the Mind
- Determined Diplomacy
- Know Yourself Before You Can Know Life
- Development Do You Feel Unless and Unworthy?
- On Life Beliefs Part 2
- On Life Beliefs Part 1
- Spirituality The Greatest Force Of Mankind Part-2
- Spirituality The Greatest Force Of Mankind Part-1 !
- Vedic Mathematics
- Don't Eat Anything With a Face Pt - 2
- Don't Eat Anything With a Face Pt - 1
- Hindu Rituals and Science Pt - 2
- Hindu Rituals and Science Pt - 1
- Disconnected!
- Shraaddh
- Medicine For The Mind
- Shankaracharya
- Focusing on God Pt-1
- Swamishri Addresses the Peace Summit
- Bhagwan Swaminarayan's Shikshapatri
2006 (23)
- Pride for India
- Fusion of Science and Spirituality
- Forgiveness & Health (pt-2)
- Forgiveness & Health (pt-1)
- Bhagwan Ved Vyas
- The World's Largest Room
- Vegetarianism
- Absorbing the Atmosphere
- The Bliss of God
- The 'Great' Race
- Mind the Brain for Desirable Results
- Think Your Way to Success
- You Need A 'Change'!
- The Pativrata
- United Way of Satsang
- The World Has Progressed - Have You?
- Galuji of Dadusar
- Achieving Goal
- The Art of Communication
- Understanding is the Key
- Jiva Joshi of Jetpur
- Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj
- Swaminarayan Mantra
2005 (23)
- True Identity
- Gauribai
- Jethur Ayar of Fachariya
- Aksharbrahman Gunatitanand Swami
- Lakshmichand Sheth of Ghogala
- Narsinh Mehta
- Raidas
- Sadguru Atmanand Swami
- Sushrut (Father of Cosmetic Surgery)
- First Things First
- Power of Unity
- The Journey Continues...
- How Many of These Things Did Nilkanth Have?
- Nilkanth Varni From Kedarnath To Badrinath And Badrinath To Gangotri
- Desktop Yoga
- Nilkanth At Manasarovar, february 1793
- A Child Yogi's Matchless Pilgrimage to Kailas-Mansarovar (A Research Study)
- The Icy Path To Manasarovar-Kailas
- A Spiritual Spartan
- This Too Will Pass
- Respect Parents
- Perennial Relevance of Vachanamrut
- The Vachanãmrut - An Introduction
2004 (23)
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj The Inspirer And Instiller Of Philosophy In Life
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj A Living Philosopher
- Spiritual Oneness of Yogiji Maharaj and Pramukh Swami Maharaj
- Infinite Glory Of Akshar
- Self-Confidence
- Nobody Values Me!
- Mandir - For A Better Tomorrow....
- Gunatitanand Swami
- Books That Changed The World
- Your Life Budget
- Sanctity of Time
- Teamwork Triumphs
- Brevity of Life
- The President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam at the Golden Anniversary Celebration of BAPS Children's Forum
- The Jati
- Remaking Ourselves
- Significance of Holi and Fuldol
- The Pativrata
- Preserving Dharma
- Know Your Tradition
- Shivlal Sheth of Botad
- Righteousness And Unrighteousness
- Foundations of Satsang
2003 (22)
- You Can Change Your Fate
- Yogiji Maharaj's Spirit of Service
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj's Bhakti For Bhagwan Swaminarayan
- When Life Hurts, It Teaches
- Back To Values
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj Addresses Vaishvik Dharma Parishad
- The Sixteen Samskaras Part-4
- The Sixteen Samskaras Part-3
- The Sixteen Samskaras Part-2
- The Sixteen Samskaras Part-1
- Indian Calendar System
- Swaminarayan Mantra
- Interviews
- Spiritual Values In The Young World
- How Visible Is The Invisible?
- Religion And Secularism
- Relevance Of Murti Puja
- Issues of Society - 5
- Issues of Society - 4
- Issues of Society - 3
- Issues of Society - 2
- Issues of Society - 1
2002 (24)
- The Wizard Of Menlo Park
- Time-Wasters
- Swamishri's Compassion
- Sthitpragna Pramukh Swami Maharaj
- Are Religious People Social Misfits?
- Stress Management
- What's In a Word?
- Going For Golder
- Taming the Tongue
- I'm Perfect...or...Imperfect?
- Vedic Society Part - 4
- Vedic Society Part - 3
- Vedic Society Part - 2
- Vedic Society Part - 1
- The Vedas
- Greek Concept of Happiness
- Team Work
- Fear
- Loneliness
- Character The Home of Happiness
- How To Advice Your Teenagers
- Mantra Part-4
- Mantra Part-3
- Mantra Part-2
2001 (24)
- Mantra Part-1
- Nama Japa
- Double Standards
- The Secret of Your Greatness!
- Limitations Of Perception
- Life During Gunatitanand Swami's Time
- A Leap To Excellence
- Seize The Moment
- Pause
- Conquer Haste
- Empty Your Cup
- Gossip
- Rath Yatra
- Defying Nature
- Yogiji Maharaj's Spirit Of Service
- What is Happening to Values?
- The Crack in the Egg
- Prayer - Wishes Turned Godwards
- The Children of India What Is Their Future?
- Smash That Bad Habit
- Religion and Youth
- Yama Danda
- Maansi Puja for Fitness and Health Part - II
- Mental Imagery, Maansi Puja and Success Part - I
2000 (23)
- Image Worship
- George Bernard Shaw-The Literary Wizard
- Humility In Life Saves Strife
- The Power of Prayer
- On Marriage...
- Internet Advice By Pramukh Swami Maharaj
- Chaturmaas Part-III
- Chaturmaas Part-II
- Chaaturmaas Part-I
- Where Medicines Fail, Fasting Triumphs Part - II
- Where medicines fail, fasting triumphs Part - I
- Cooperation
- Why Vegetarianism? Part - II
- Why Vegetarianism? Part - I
- Positive Attitude
- Parent and Child
- The Shadow of Death
- Panacea for Today's Problems
- Tomorrowitis
- Merchant of Death
- Does God Exist? Part-3
- Does God Exist? Part-2
- Does God Exist? Part-1

Kavi Kalidasa (Part 3)

Written By: Varanasi Rama Murthy

Published On: 23 Dec 2013

Seven works of Kalidasa have come down to us. Of these, three are plays: Vikramoryasiyam, Malavikagnimitra and Abhignana Shakuntalam. Two are epics: Raghuvamsham and Kumarasambhavam. The first epic is Vaishnavite, the second Shaivite. Kalidasa thus showed impartiality in tackling the religious distinctions of his day.

Kavi Kalidasa (Part 2)

Written By: Varanasi Rama Murthy

Published On: 9 Dec 2013

He reportedly locked himself up in a Kali mandir and refused to open the door till the Goddess agreed to transform him into a learned man. Kali then wrote a consecrated word on it; he thus became a scholar. From then onwards he came to be known as Kalidasa (the servant of Kali).

Kavi Kalidasa (Part 1)

Written By: Varanasi Rama Murthy

Published On: 22 Nov 2013

Kalidasa is acclaimed as 'Kavikula Shiromani' - the crest jewel amongst the family of poets. This eminent poet and dramatist has been a source of inspiration for centuries. His compositions are as fresh today as when they first appeared.

Tukaram - The Great Saint-poet of Maharashtra (Part 4)

Written By: Varanasi Rama Murthy

Published On: 9 Nov 2013

When Tukaram was returning home he found it difficult not to help a poor Brahmin who was sorely in need of two hundred and fifty rupees to ward off debtors.

Tukaram - The Great Saint-poet of Maharashtra (Part 3)

Written By: Varanasi Rama Murthy

Published On: 22 Oct 2013

The news spread through the village, and people came tumbling over each other. “We will pay you later on,” they said. “Very good,” said Tukaram, “I will trust you.”

Tukaram - The Great Saint - poet of Maharashtra (Part 2)

Written By: Varanasi Rama Murthy

Published On: 9 Oct 2013

Mahipati is reputed to be a highly reliable biographer of Tukaram. His Bhakta Vijaya and Bhakta Lilamrita contain the story of the saint’s life.

Tukaram - The Great Saint - poet of Maharashtra (Part 1)

Written By: Varanasi Rama Murthy

Published On: 23 Sep 2013

The name of Tukaram brings to one’s mind the murti of Panduranga Vithal (Krishna) of Pandharpur. They are inseparable. In one of the thousands of abhangas (the word means ‘indestructible’) or bhajans by Tukaram, he has written, “To praise anyone except Panduranga is to me a crime equivalent to killing a Brahmin… If I swerve from my single-minded devotion to Vishnu, may my tongue be torn into thousands of pieces.’’

What you need to know about Cancer (Part 2)

Written By: Dr Sanjay Popat, MBBS, BSc, MRCP, PhD, Consultant

Published On: 14 Sep 2013

There are some things that are known to cause cancer. Using tobacco (smoking or chewing) is the commonest cause of cancer worldwide.

What you need to know about Cancer (Part 1)

Written By: Dr Sanjay Popat, MBBS, BSc, MRCP, PhD, Consultant

Published On: 24 Aug 2013

Cancer is a term which describes the uncontrolled growth of cells due to damage (mutation) in its DNA. Instead of dying, damaged cells continue to divide repeatedly and at a faster rate than normal. As cancers grow, they interfere with the normal working of the organ, and make patients weak and frail as they use up the body’s energy and nutrients to grow.

Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 23)

Written By: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph.D., D.Litt.Translated By: Sadhu Paramvivekdas

Published On: 9 Aug 2013

A sthitapragna satpurush is continuously in this state of ‘param drushtvã’. His whole life is spent on a stable platform of realization of Paramãtmã. As a result of attaining Paramãtmã, his life overflows with bliss.

Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 22)

Written By: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph.D., D.Litt.Translated By: Sadhu Paramvivekdas

Published On: 26 Jul 2013

‘If one contemplates on sensual pleasures, one develops an attachment for them. That attachment gives rise to desires. Desires give rise to anger. Anger gives rise to foolishness. Foolishness gives rise to delusion. Delusion leads to irrationality, and irrationality leads to downfall’ (Gita 2.62-63).

Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 21)

Written By: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph.D., D.Litt.Translated By: Sadhu Paramvivekdas

Published On: 8 Jul 2013

Shri Krishna clarifies this matter further with the words, ‘Yatato hyapi Kaunteya purushasya vipashchitaha, indriyãni pramãtheeni haranti prasabham manaha.’ – ‘O Son of Kunti (Arjuna)! The senses, which have a tendency to disturb, forcefully capture the minds of even the intelligent who try to repel them (Gita 2.60).’

Brahmi Sthiti Yoga (Part 20)

Written By: Sadhu Bhadreshdas, Ph.D., D.Litt.Translated By: Sadhu Paramvivekdas

Published On: 22 Jun 2013

The sthitapragna state represents self-control. Lack of self-control is the result of an unsteady mind. The free-minded cannot accept self-control. They cannot turn away from indulging in pleasures.

No Expectations (Part 3)

Written By: Sadhu Dharmasetudas

Published On: 11 Jun 2013

Maharaj’s paramhansas led a life saturated with constant hardships and inconceivable sufferings. Shriji Maharaj used to rigorously test his sadhus on a regular basis through various prakrans (chapters).

No Expectations (Part 2)

Written By: Sadhu Dharmasetudas

Published On: 22 May 2013

Brahmanand Swami’s life epitomizes the climax of renunciation – a fact that remains difficult to fathom even today. Because of his sharp intellect and mesmerizing ability to captivate audiences, Ladudanji’s name, even before he had completed his studies, spread rapidly like wild fire.

No Expectations (Part 1)

Written By: Sadhu Dharmasetudas

Published On: 8 May 2013

Brahmanand Swami’s life reveals his array of talents, his towering spirit of seva and resolute faith in Bhagwan Swaminarayan. He was born on Vasant Panchami, nearly 240 years ago, and ever since he is remembered and celebrated for his saintliness and works.

A Personification of Vairagya (Part 3)

Written By: Sadhu Shantyogidas

Published On: 22 Apr 2013

True vairagya is detachment from the world accompanied with spiritual wisdom and bhakti for God. Despite Nishkulanand Swami’s aversion for the materialistic pleasures, he never failed to offer gifts to Maharaj. How else could he have designed and constructed the ornate 12-pillared hindolo, or swing, in Vartal for Maharaj?

A Personification of Vairagya (Part 2)

Written By: Sadhu Shantyogidas

Published On: 8 Apr 2013

Nishkulanand Swami was cornered. Where would he run to now? He had to follow the agna, otherwise Maharaj would remain hungry. It was time for Nishkulanand Swami to become a lion and bravely face the panchvishays.

A Personification of Vairagya (Part 1)

Written By: Sadhu Shantyogidas

Published On: 25 Mar 2013

Nishkulanand Swami lived by Gunatitanand Swami’s guidance. He would first try to avoid contact with panchvishays as if fearful of them, but if faced with them in unavoidable circumstances, would resort to combat against them.

Built to Last (Part 3)

Written By: Sadhu Paramsevadas

Published On: 8 Mar 2013

Shastriji Maharaj followed these four principles religiously. We should too. When we stray from these principles, problems arise.

Built to Last (Part 2)

Written By: Sadhu Paramsevadas

Published On: 25 Feb 2013

Shastriji Maharaj’s work ethic was different from that of most leaders. He wasn’t one to sit in an ivory tower and bark orders. He would be on the ground, amid the whirlwind of action.

Built to Last (Part 1)

Written By: Sadhu Paramsevadas

Published On: 8 Feb 2013

“Shastriji Maharaj has built strong foundations that will remain so forever. No one will be able to sway them. There is no force in the world strong enough to shake them. No one is capable of stirring even a single brick from the foundation, nor even flick the tiniest pebble from its shikhar .”

Valmiki - The First Poet (Part 2)

Written By: Varanasi Rama Murthy

Published On: 23 Jan 2013

Ramayan is regarded as adi kavya – the oldest epic. Valmiki was brooding over a hunter's killing of a crane, until one day Brahma appeared before the sage and inspired him to compose the epic in the metre in which he had expressed his grief. That is how the story of Ram came to be composed in verse by the sage.

Valmiki- The First Poet (Part 1)

Written By: Varanasi Rama Murthy

Published On: 8 Jan 2013

Valmika’ means an anthill in Sanskrit. The sage, who composed the great epic, Ramayan, under the inspiration of Lord Brahma and Brahmarshi Narad, got the name after intense austerities.

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