All Article bySadhu Vivekjivandas

• Pre-Initiation Period (Part 1) Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 22 Dec 2024
  During his childhood years, Vinubhai had a few close friends. But, he was more inclined towards reading books.
   
• Making Dross into Gold (Part 2) Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 22 Aug 2021
  It was Swamishri’s purity and divinity that impressed and transformed us and rid the animal and hunting instincts in us.
   
• Making Dross into Gold (Part 1) Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 Aug 2021
  The story of Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s (Swamishri) crusade in making an ‘animal’ and a ‘hunter’ into a citizen, a civilized man, reflects his patience, love, effort and zeal. His untiring spirit eclipsed all boundaries of time or personal physical exhaustion.
   
• Gunatitanand Swami- A Brief Introduction (Part 2) Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 21 Jan 2018
  Gunatitanand Swami’s entire life was centered on reforming the lives of people he met and moved with. He clothed them with the fabric of moral and human values, thus transforming them into respectable citizens of society.
   
• Gunatitanand Swami- A Brief Introduction (Part 1) Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 Jan 2018
  Once, Mulji, his childhood name, asked a mahant of a group of wandering sadhus, “What is ‘cause’ and what is ‘effect’?” The mahant and the rest of the audience were dumbfounded by his question. Seeing that no one could answer him, Mulji replied, “God is the ultimate cause and this world is God’s creation – an effect.”
   
• How to Avoid Arguments Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 22 Feb 2008
  After a little genuine self-analysis and introspection, one arrives at a statement that the majority of arguments can be avoided or its intensity made more sober. It is difficult to pass judgement when you are in the storm but you can see its futility and destructive power when you witness someone locked in verbal combat.SMALL THINGS.
   
• The 'Great' Race Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 Aug 2006
  An extended story of the proverbial race between the hare and the tortoise. The twists and turns have a telling message for humanity.
   
• Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 22 Jan 2006
  Despite great odds Shastriji Maharaj's mission to enshrine the creed of Akshar and Purushottam in beautiful mandirs reflects his divinity, devotion, courage, forbearance and compassion. On the celebration of his birth anniversary on Vasant Panchmi, 2 February 2006, let us remember his spirit of faith and service through some inspiring incidents.
   
• A Spiritual Spartan Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 Mar 2005
  The Council of Gulls decided to banish Jonathan Livingston Seagull. They accused him of irresponsibility and infringing the cardinal rule that gulls are born to eat and stay alive as long as possible, “From shore to food and food to shore.”
   
• Pramukh Swami Maharaj A Living Philosopher Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 Dec 2004
  Pramukh Swami Maharaj A Living Philosopher
   
• Remaking Ourselves Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 May 2004
  The essence of restructuring ourselves.
   
• Righteousness And Unrighteousness Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 22 Jan 2004
  A practical understanding of righteousness and unrighteousness in life..
   
• Back To Values Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 22 Oct 2003
  Values are essential for a happy, successful life.
   
• Issues of Society - 5 Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 Mar 2003
  On 7 December 2002, Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 82nd Birthday celebration was held in Himmatnagar, Gujarat. During the grand celebration assembly Swamishri brilliantly gave answers to five questions regarding (1) Character in children (2) Social service (3) Anti- addiction (4) Faith in God and (5) Success. For this and the next 4 installments of nlightening Essays we will be presenting a translation of each of the questions answered by Swamishri. In this installment Swamishri deals with the iss
   
• Issues of Society - 4 Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 22 Feb 2003
  On 7 December 2002, Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 82nd Birthday celebration was held in Himmatnagar, Gujarat. During the grand celebration assembly Swamishri brilliantly gave answers to five questions regarding (1) Character in children (2) Social service (3) Anti- addiction (4) Faith in God and (5) Success. For this and the next 4 installments of nlightening Essays we will be presenting a translation of each of the questions answered by Swamishri. In this installment Swamishri deals with the issue on
   
• Issues of Society - 3 Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 Feb 2003
  On 7 December 2002, Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 82nd Birthday celebration was held in Himmatnagar, Gujarat. During the grand celebration assembly Swamishri brilliantly gave answers to five questions regarding (1) Character in children (2) Social service (3) Anti- addiction (4) Faith in God and (5) Success. For this and the next 4 installments of nlightening Essays we will be presenting a translation of each of the questions answered by Swamishri. In this installment Swamishri deals with the iss
   
• Issues of Society - 2 Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 22 Jan 2003
  On 7 December 2002, Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 82nd Birthday celebration was held in Himmatnagar, Gujarat. During the grand celebration assembly Swamishri brilliantly gave answers to five questions regarding (1) Character in children (2) Social service (3) Anti- addiction (4) Faith in God and (5) Success. For this and the next 4 installments of nlightening Essays we will be presenting a translation of each of the questions answered by Swamishri. In this installment Swamishri deals with the iss
   
• Issues of Society - 1 Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 Jan 2003
  On 7 December 2002, Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 82nd Birthday celebration was held in Himmatnagar, Gujarat. During the grand celebration assembly Swamishri brilliantly gave answers to five questions regarding (1) Character in children (2) Social service (3) Anti- addiction (4) Faith in God and (5) Success. For this and the next 4 installments of nlightening Essays we will be presenting a translation of each of the questions answered by Swamishri. In this installment Swamishri deals with the iss
   
• Time-Wasters Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 Dec 2002
  Recognizing how we waste time and solutions to overcoming them.
   
• Taming the Tongue Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 22 Aug 2002
  Harsh or deceptive words spell misery and pain for the speaker.
   
• A Leap To Excellence Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 22 Sep 2001
  Through experience and age one comes to realize one's limitations. And to overcome the resulting anxiety and depression, develop whatever talents or virtues one has to take the leap to excellence.
   
• Seize The Moment Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 Sep 2001
  Living in the present is the key to success, happiness and peace of mind
   
• Pause Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 22 Aug 2001
  Split second pauses or daily introspection are necessary to live a fulfilling and meaningful life
   
• Conquer Haste Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 Aug 2001
  Being impatient and hasty causes a maze of problems and miseries
   
• Empty Your Cup Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 22 Jul 2001
  To learn, progress and be happy one had to empty oneself of arrogance and mundane desire.
   
• Gossip Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 Jul 2001
  Gossip topples governments, wrecks marriages, ruins careers, busts reputations, causes heartaches, nightmares, indigestion, spawns suspicion, generates grief, makes innocent people cry in their pillows. Even its name hisses.
   
• George Bernard Shaw-The Literary Wizard Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 Dec 2000
  "George was too shy to call on his friends, but he became the most brilliant speaker of his age." - Dale Carnegie.
   
• Internet Advice By Pramukh Swami Maharaj Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 Oct 2000
  For what purpose should we use the internet? Should we chat on the Internet? Read this article for the answers of these questions by HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
   
• Positive Attitude Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 8 May 2000
  Yogiji Maharaj was charged with a positive attitude. Even in the most unfavorable and conflicting of situations, he remained positive, undisturbed and happy.
   
• Merchant of Death Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas Published On: 22 Feb 2000
  Although considered a "merchant of death," Alfred Nobel was quiet and peaceloving, interested in the arts and science.