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In modern times, both the form and purpose of ashrams have changed. Now, instead of being centers of spiritual practice and introspection, they have become places for holidays, picnics and parties. Coming here, people not only have fun but also maintain the ego of being religious, virtuous and spiritual.…
Storytelling and worship are not spirituality but profession. Even temples and ashrams are now business centers and not religious/spiritual centers. Donation and Dakshina are no longer charity or virtue, but fee/capital given on commercial terms. Worship, fasting, fasting are no longer a means of spiritual upliftment by establishing love, harmony and amity, but are merely a means of entertainment and time pass. And…
Sages and saints should not get angry, should not be tormented by sexual desires, should not fall sick, should not use comfortable beds, mattresses, pillows, shoes, clothes etc., should always sleep on the floor, like the poor, hungry and naked. Must live. Such an assumption has been made by those people who themselves are not free from all this. And…
Gautam Buddha came and gave the mantra of “Buddham Sharanam Gachhami” to chant. Nanak came and gave the mantra “Ek Omkar Satnam” to chant. Thakur Dayanand Dev came and gave the mantra “Jai-Jai Dayanand, Pran Gaur Nityanand” to chant. Shri Anandmurthy ji came and gave the mantra “Baba Naam Kevalam” to chant…
A 21-22 year old youth, who had received initiation from Swami Dhyan Chaitanyanandha Ji, the President of Leelamandir Ashram, asked me this question. I asked that this question should have been asked to Guruji, why are you asking me? He said that you do not come to Kirtan, that is why I am asking you. You are in the ashram…
Osho has said a very deep thing; Here even Alexander dies like a beggar! If you want to live like an emperor, then learn to live like the Buddhas? And it is not easy to understand what it means to live like the Buddhas. Many people consider the lifestyle of Buddhists to be the lifestyle of Buddha.
If I say that allopathy is an obstacle in the spiritual journey, then it is natural that you will be surprised. It is also possible that you may ask me to get myself treated by a good psychiatrist? But the truth is that allopathy is a hindrance in the spiritual journey and to understand this logic…
Meditation has two meanings. The common popular meaning is to concentrate the mind and emotions on some subject, object, person, purpose. Which we also know as Tratak. The second meaning is to become thoughtless, to become inactive, to remain a mere observer. Both types of meditation have their own importance…
