Spiritual Insights

All is Beloved

2011-12-29T16:02:00.001-05:00

The negativity you feel or hear from others is also coming from the Beloved. Take it as a gift from Him.

Prayer

2011-12-25T15:54:00.002-05:00

If the Beloved is all knowing then why express our problems and questions in prayer?Expressing those in prayer helps in bringing silence which enables us to listen to Him.How to stop judgments of fellow seekers in a spiritual group or community?Instead of focusing on their negative traits, pray for them.

surrender

2007-12-26T16:20:00.000-05:00

By thinking, He cannot be reduced to thought, even by thinking hundreds of thousands of times.By remaining silent, inner silence is not obtained, even by remaining lovingly absorbed deep within.The hunger of the hungry is not appeased, even by piling up loads of worldly goods.Hundreds of thousands of clever tricks, but not even one of them will go along with you in the end. So how can you become

Postings

2007-12-26T15:56:00.000-05:00

Use the tree or the labels below to navigate this website. The website contains insights from various sources collected from Internet, books, lectures and other sources from July 2004 to December 2007.

gifts

2007-12-19T08:13:00.001-05:00

Rings and jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts. The only true gift is a portion of thyself. Ralph Waldo Emerson

What You See Is What You Get

2007-12-18T11:04:00.000-05:00

A friend of mine had an unpleasant experience with a mother of one his students who was about to be ordained a rabbi. This greatly upset and disturbed this woman who considered herself an enlightened intellectual and looked at organized religion as backward and fanatical. She was very nasty and cynical about her son's religious convictions. They were on the way to the ceremony when she turned to

the upwising begins

2007-12-17T18:56:00.001-05:00

fear

2007-12-12T12:49:00.000-05:00

According to metaphysics fear is caused by the lack of light. Therefore the more light there is in the heart the more fearless the heart becomes. ... When a person is afraid of a dog, he gives the dog a tendency to bite him. This can be noticed so plainly in the lower creation, that every animal is afraid of another animal, and the expectation of harm makes it fear more than does the idea of the

vismaad

2007-12-07T17:19:00.000-05:00

Shalok, First Mehl:vismaad naad vismaad vayd.Wonderful is the sound current of the Naad, wonderful is the knowledge of the Vedas. vismaad jee-a vismaad bhayd.Wonderful are the beings, wonderful are the species. vismaad roop vismaad rang.Wonderful are the forms, wonderful are the colors. vismaad naagay fireh jant.Wonderful are the beings who wander around naked. vismaad pa-un

the alchemist

2007-11-29T22:09:00.000-05:00

if you haven't read Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist", check it out from your library or buy it from a bookstore. Read more about it here.

the new scientific revolution - marilyn schlitz

2007-11-28T21:47:00.001-05:00

giver of all good gifts

2007-11-19T21:37:00.000-05:00

silence

2007-11-14T11:59:00.000-05:00

In spite of whatever wisdom we may have; we can make a mistake if we have no control over our words. And we can easily find examples of this truth; those who talk much have less power than those who talk little.For a talkative person may not be able to express an idea in a thousand words which those who are masters of silence express in one word. ... What gives power over words? What gives the

the wonder of you - deepak chopra

2007-11-14T10:47:00.000-05:00

be beautiful

2007-11-05T14:16:00.000-05:00

People love complexity, yet the most valuable answers are not found in the midst of bewildering complexity, but rather they are found in utter simplicity. In that spirit of simplicity, here are two fundamental concepts which, with daily practice, can lead to abiding peace and lasting happiness: 1) You are a beautiful creation of the Divine: You are an on-going work-in-progress, with

an epiphany in space - edgar mitchell

2007-10-31T19:27:00.001-04:00

it's not too late - van jones

2007-10-31T19:24:00.001-04:00

The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee

2007-10-27T11:36:00.000-04:00

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, When 24 Hours in a day is not enough, Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was

peace

2007-10-19T11:18:00.000-04:00

It is useless to discuss the peace of the world. What is necessary just now is to create peace in ourselves that we, ourselves, become examples of love, harmony and peace. That is the only way of saving the world and ourselves.- Hazrat Inayat Khan

wholeness

2007-10-19T11:04:00.000-04:00

Paradoxically, we achieve true wholeness only by embracing our fragility and sometimes, our brokenness. Wholeness is a natural radiance of Love, and Love demands that we allow the destruction of our old self for the sake of the new. -- Jalaja BonheimAphrodite's Daughters

walking meditation

2007-10-18T15:29:00.000-04:00

Walking meditation consists of paying attention to the walking process. If you are moving fairly rapidly, make a mental note of the movement of the legs, "Left, right, left, right" and use your awareness to follow the actual sensations throughout the leg area. If you are moving more slowly, note the lifting, moving, and placing of each foot. In each case you must try to keep your mind on just the

are you part of the 11%?

2007-10-17T15:51:00.000-04:00

God's Presence

2007-10-17T09:09:00.000-04:00

We feel G-d's presence when we realize that our willpower, wisdom, insights and love are really not ours but His and experience ourselves as merely serving to channel His powers into the world. In this state of connectivity we feel the joy of purposeful and meaningful living. We also experience G-d's presence when we encounter His mastery in the wonders of nature and see everything as a

thanksgiving

2007-10-16T13:00:00.000-04:00

On a superficial level, the giving of thanks is merely a social convention. Its forms vary greatly. In some societies the absence of all verbal expressions of thanks indicates not a lack of gratitude, but rather a deeper awareness of mutual belonging than our society has. To the people in question, an expression like “thank you” would seem as inappropriate as tipping family members would seem

soul - a poem

2007-10-12T09:00:00.000-04:00

The progress of our soul is like a perfect poem. It has an infinite idea which once realised makes all movements full of meaning and joy. Rabindranath Tagore

have you filled a bucket today?

2007-10-07T17:26:00.000-04:00

Carol McCloud's book of same title is a guide to daily happiness for kids. It's a great book for teaching children how easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love on a daily basis.- read more

love

2007-10-07T17:24:00.000-04:00

"Mawlana says - if the sky is not in love, then it will not be so clear. If the sun is not in love, then it will not be giving any light. If the river is not in love, then it will be in silence, it will not be moving. If the mountains, the earth are not in love, then there will be nothing growing."-- The roar of Rumi - 800 years on

fire

2007-10-06T10:32:00.000-04:00

What makes a fire burn is space between the logs, a breathing space. Too much of a good thing, too many logs packed in too tight can douse the flames almost as surely as a pail of water would. So building fires requires attention to the spaces in between, as much as to the wood. When we are able to build open spaces in

in every heart

2007-10-02T21:30:00.000-04:00

"You are constant in each and every heart, and in all things. O Dear lord, you are the one. Some are givers, and some are beggars. This is all your wondrous play. You yourself are the giver, and you yourself are the enjoyer. I know no other than you. You are the supreme lord God, limitless and infinite. What virtues of yours can I speak of and describe? Unto those who serve you, unto those who

happiness and peace

2007-10-01T16:56:00.000-04:00

- I want happiness and peace.- Remove "I" and "want" and you're left with happiness and peace.- from a lecture at chinmaya mission

constant awareness and alertness

2007-09-25T17:02:00.000-04:00

Separativeness (ego) will always be there in a body as long it breathes. Mind will always be there. Attention is required to prevent its interference – that’s all. Then the mind is harmless, nay, it becomes a powerful instrument if the brain is good, as intellect functions free from all psychological registrations. Then the dichotomy of duality vanishes.

gratefulness for water

2007-09-21T13:18:00.000-04:00

a quick exercise for being grateful for water

letting go of doing

2007-09-17T16:19:00.000-04:00

Letting Go of Doing

letting go

2007-09-17T16:05:00.000-04:00

Letting GoBut How Difficult It Is ...But Why Do We Hold on?The Parable of the Rope.

state of contemplation

2007-09-11T14:09:00.000-04:00

THE STATE OF CONTEMPLATION CANNOT BE EXPRESSED;WHOEVER ATTEMPTS IT WILL AFTERWARDS REPENT.Why is this so? First of all, contemplation cannot be talked about for there is no movement in contemplation -- it is non-movement. The journey does not start; in fact, it ends. It appears like movement.When you travel by train you see everything rushing past you. In fact it is the train that is moving,

choosing good

2007-09-07T09:07:00.000-04:00

If God is absolutely good, why did He create a world that has so much evil? Ultimate goodness, which is the goodness achieved through choice, requires the possibility for evil. Once you understand this, you will appreciate how central a role evil plays in this world. What's so good about this world is the evil in it. This world offers the opportunity to beat evil and choose good. In

grand canyon

2007-09-01T13:14:00.000-04:00

Some beautiful scenery from Grand Canyon.

brain images

2007-09-01T10:36:00.000-04:00

Beautiful images captured from real EEG activity.

world clock

2007-08-31T22:46:00.000-04:00

A powerful live clock that allows you to see how rapidly life on earth is changing, from population growth to species extinction. Brought to you by Peter Russell.

tips on effective communication

2007-08-30T17:12:00.000-04:00

song of the morning - golden lotus - vanderbilt, michigan

2007-08-18T13:12:00.000-04:00

the true name (sat-naam)

2007-08-15T11:41:00.000-04:00

In an earlier post, there was a link to audio files of Osho lectures on Guru Nanak ji's Japji Sahib. Link below is the e-book of English translation of the same lecture. You need to use IE to view this page, it doesn't work with FireFox browser.The True Name - English translation of Osho's lecture on Guru Nanak's Japji Sahiban excerpt:What is fear? Fear always involves the other: if someone can

sand and stone

2007-08-06T14:51:00.000-04:00

A story tells of two friends who were walking through the desert.During some point of the journey, they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, she wrote in the sand: "TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE"They kept on walking, until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one

God is One

2007-08-05T22:18:00.001-04:00

What is the secret? "God is One."The sunlight splits when entering the windows of the house.This multiplicity exists in the cluster of grapes;It is not in the juice made from grapes.-- Rumicelebrate Rumi's 800th birthday in Ann Arbor -2007 is the international year of Rumi

the amazing grace

2007-08-05T15:31:00.001-04:00

Amazing grace, how sweet the soundThat sav’d a wretch like me!I once was lost, but now am found,Was blind, but now I see.’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,And grace my fears reliev’d;How precious did that grace appear,The hour I first believ’d!Thro’ many dangers, toils and snares,I have already come;’Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,And grace will lead me home.The Lord has promis’d

prayer and surrender

2007-08-02T19:14:00.001-04:00

gems from "kabbalah works"

2007-08-01T19:39:00.000-04:00

God is not someone who is up there and judges every moment and punishes us. God is the reality that was, that is and that will be. God is the Reality within which we all exist. We are all his manifestations.Our relationship to God is the same as relationship between thought and the thinker.We suffer when we think of ourselves separate from this Reality. We are never really outside of this Reality

Watch Wayne Dyer on August 6th 2007

2007-07-26T21:05:00.000-04:00

Watch Dr. Wayne Dyer's new lecture on PBS on Change your thoughts, change your life on Monday August 6th 2007.

a good day

2007-07-13T09:13:00.000-04:00

-- gratefulness.org

what is love?

2007-07-08T23:42:00.000-04:00

It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80's, arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would to able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I

His will

2007-06-21T16:42:00.000-04:00

Then is the will perfect, when it has gone out of itself, and is formed in the will of God. The more this is so, the more perfect and true is the will, and in such a will thou canst do all things.-- Meister Eckhart (1260 -1328)more quotes of Meister Eckhart

salvation is for Christians only

2007-06-21T00:31:00.000-04:00

One of the primary complaints non-Christians have about some Christians is that they believe only Christians can attain salvation and go to heaven and everybody else goes to hell.What's meant by Christian? It's not someone who is born to Christian parents or someone who goes to church every Sunday or someone who identifies himself/herself with the Christianity religion.Christian is one who has

six philosophies

2007-06-20T23:02:00.000-04:00

Today's lecture by Swami Prakashananda was about six philosophies. What's different about them and what do they share. He also gave details on three schools of Vedanta. Instead of paraphrasing the lecture, here are some comments instead:There's a few lines by Guru Nanak about this:chhi-a ghar chhi-a gur chhi-a updays.There are six schools of philosophy, six teachers, and six sets of teachings.

religion and spirituality

2007-06-19T22:49:00.001-04:00

- Religion is the container and spirituality is the contents.- Our problem is that we focus on the container and not the content, our attachment to the container is the source of countless wars.- The container is also needed but the most important is the contents.- Spirituality is the spirit, spirit is the reality, [the truth].- To become spiritual, one needs a spiritual practice or Sadhana.-

parenting tips

2007-06-18T22:09:00.000-04:00

- before your child is born, make yourself into the person you want your child to be.- when you child is born, live the thought of "these children are not mine, they belong to God."- parenting is a form of seva - an act of devotion.- the purpose of parenting is to bring up a child who will be a gift to the society not a burden.- a gift to the society is defined as someone with inner-strength, not

Khalil Gibran's "The Prophet"

2007-06-11T09:53:00.001-04:00

Read the book online

Lester Levenson's Autobiography

2007-06-11T09:35:00.000-04:00

A short autobiography of an American spiritual master.

Moken

2007-06-10T22:20:00.000-04:00

Dear spiritual seekers,Don't you want to remove the word "want" from your vocabulary? How about the concept of time and age? If there's no time, is there any reason to say hello and good bye?There's a group of people called Moken who don't have the concept of time and age and don't have words for want, hello and bye. They are so connected with the source, they knew tsunami was coming and saved

Osho's Commentary on Guru Nanak's Japji Sahib

2007-06-09T23:35:00.000-04:00

list of audio files in MP3

BoGo Lights

2007-06-07T23:20:00.000-04:00

Buy a BoGo (Buy One, Give One) light, it's a flashlight with rechargeable AA batteries, charged by solar panels. When you buy one, the company donates one to the organization of your choice for a developing country. For more information check out their website.

what about me?

2007-06-01T23:17:00.000-04:00

bringing inner peace to children of Lebanon

2007-05-17T21:45:00.000-04:00

click here for a story on how Indian troops under United Nations teaching Yoga in Southern Lebanon

how to be ready

2007-05-16T13:00:00.000-04:00

Go sweep out the chamber of your heart,make it ready to be the dwelling place of the Beloved,when you depart, He will enter,in you, void of yourself, will He display His beauties. -- Mystic Rose Garden, Mahmud Shabistari, translated by E.H. Whinfield

renounciation

2007-05-16T12:53:00.000-04:00

Renounce the good of the world, renounce the good of heaven, renounce your highest ideal, and then renounce your renunciation.- Fariduddin Attar - a Persian poetHe who wants anything becomes smaller than the thing he wants; he who gives away anything is greater than the thing he gives. Therefore, to a mystic each act of renunciation becomes a step towards perfection.Forced renunciation, whether

happy mother's day

2007-05-14T14:26:00.000-04:00

becoming me: a story of creation

2007-05-04T13:08:00.000-04:00

science and faith

2007-05-03T14:38:00.000-04:00

Collins: Why this scientist believes in God

free will

2007-05-02T09:42:00.000-04:00

When man says, 'I have done this,' or 'I can do it,' or 'I will do it,' the One perfect in power and wisdom smiles as a grown-up person would smile at a child saying, 'I will remove mountains.' It does not mean there is no free will, but if one only knew what is behind one's free will he would never call it free will, he would call it His Will.read more...

silence

2007-04-29T16:19:00.000-04:00

Pearl-shell, what gives you your precious contents? Silence; for years my lips were closed.Silence is the shield of the ignorant and the protection of the wise.read more on silence.

khatm - a poem

2007-04-25T10:13:00.000-04:00

O Thou, Who art the Perfection of Love, Harmony and Beauty, The Lord of heaven and earth,Open our hearts, that we may hear Thy Voice, which constantly cometh from within.Disclose to us Thy Divine Light which is hidden in our souls,That we may know and understand life better.Most Merciful and Compassionate God, Give us Thy great Goodness;Teach us Thy loving Forgiveness;Raise us above the

small things

2007-04-19T21:43:00.000-04:00

... see if you can notice the small things. The small things include the sound of the wind in the trees, birds chirping, the warmth of the sun on your face, well, you get the picture. Often small things, like, being cut off on the highway are blown into something big. If you are able to look at being cut off, as something small, then listening to the birds will turn into something big in your

few Rumi gems

2007-03-31T15:27:00.000-04:00

life and life situation

2007-03-24T17:51:00.000-04:00

Forget about your life situation and pay attention to your life. Your life situation exists in time. Your life is now. Your life situation is mind-stuff. Your life is real.- Eckhart Tolle

word for the day

2007-03-14T11:40:00.000-04:00

Reverence the highest, have patience with the lowest.Let this day's performance of the meanest duty be thy religion.Are the stars too distant, pick up the pebble that lies at thy feet, and from it learn the all.-- Margaret Fullerfrom gratefullness.org

seva (selfless service)

2007-03-07T18:25:00.000-05:00

Neither a Shield, Nor a Sword

body as a buddy

2007-03-02T15:29:00.000-05:00

The body is mortal, but the person dwelling in the body is immortal and immeasurable.– Bhagavad GitaWhen I say that this body is not me, I am not making an intellectual statement. It is an experiential statement. If you were to ask me, "Who is this body?" I would make an awful pun: "This is my buddy. I give him good food and good exercise, and I look after him very well, but he is not me."My body

Q&A with Ramana Maharshi

2007-03-01T08:59:00.000-05:00

12th June, 1937426. Mr. Das, of Allahabad University: Has the food which one usually takes anything to do with increase or decrease of one's spirituality? That is, does it influence spirituality for good or bad?M.: Yes. Sattvic food in moderate quantity is helpful to spiritual development.D.: For a grihi, i.e., a man of the world (householder) what conduct in life will help him most spiritually?M

a prayer by Mother Theresa

2007-02-28T09:45:00.000-05:00

May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.. May you be content knowing you are a child of God.... Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to

let go

2007-02-16T15:56:00.000-05:00

Pathways to the Sacred

2007-02-14T21:41:00.000-05:00

Listen Pathways to the Sacred online.Description: Throughout history human beings have sought to explain and connect with thte life force of the universe. Throughout history human beings have fought eachother for coming to different conclusions and believing different things. May Pathways to the Sacred act as a bridge our

a line passing through our heart

2007-02-14T09:24:00.000-05:00

It was only when I lay there on rotting prison straw that I sensed within myself the first stirrings of good. Gradually it was disclosed to me that the line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either, but right through every humanheart, and through all human hearts. This line shifts. Inside us, it oscillates with the years. Even

time

2007-02-12T11:56:00.000-05:00

Time is danger! The moment we look to time to change, it is really a continuation of what has been. Me, the desire, continues through time. So-called religious authorities say that time is a means of mutation. But actually mutation is not possible through time. It happens by a benediction of blast, which is again not an experience! Change is a movement in

how much nature are you using?

2007-02-06T10:49:00.000-05:00

Ever wondered how much "nature" your lifestyle requires? You're about to find out.This Ecological Footprint Quiz estimates how much productive land and water you need to support what you use and what you discard. After answering 15 easy questions you'll be able to compare your Ecological Footprint to what other people use and to what is available on this planet.

you're a puzzle

2007-02-03T21:41:00.000-05:00

Part 2

source of peace

2007-01-28T16:25:00.000-05:00

The season of spring has come, and all the plants have blossomed forth.This mind blossoms forth, in association with the True Guru.So meditate on the True Lord, O my foolish mind.Only then shall you find peace, O my mind.This mind blossoms forth, and I am in ecstasy.I am blessed with the Ambrosial Fruit of the Naam, the Name of the Lord of the Universe.Everyone speaks and says that the Lord is

action

2007-01-25T11:02:00.000-05:00

Let karma happen naturally and effortlessly. Do not under-do it or over-do it. It is the separation ''I'' in the consciousness that makes you run into anxiety spoiling your health and well-being. Will is the wonderful name of the ego. So wilfull dedication to God can be a device of the ''I'' to remain divided from God! Divinity is the natural state of life.

Anand Sahib

2007-01-15T23:07:00.000-05:00

Here's a beautiful translation of first few stanzas of Anand Sahib by Ek Ong Kaar Kaur.Anand Sahib is contained in Guru Granth Sahib and was written by Guru Amar Das.

Living Meditation, Living Insight

2007-01-14T09:53:00.000-05:00

This is a book about "the path of mindfulness in daily life". Instead of focusing on sitting meditation, this book shows us how to meditate as we go through our daily activities. This is very insightful book. I highly recommend this book to any seeker of truth.You can get the book online in PDF format.

which path is best for me?

2007-01-13T15:55:00.000-05:00

check this question and answer for some insight

Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi

2007-01-13T15:51:00.000-05:00

Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace;where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there is darkness, light;and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master,grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;to be understood, as to understand;to be loved, as to love;for it is

the secret - a movie

2007-01-07T23:32:00.000-05:00

a movie about power of thought and gratitude. It talks about how with our patterns of thought we attract more negative or more positive situations in our lives. Courtesy of MrSikhNet.com.

being sick

2007-01-07T21:42:00.000-05:00

When we are sick, it's very easy to think that We are sick. It's really not Us who are sick but it's our body. It's easy to identify with a sick body. The pain feeling is strong and treatment from others reinforces the false identification. Ego has found a way to come back in a big way. It will find ways to stay around with full energy. A treasure has been lost, let's not use our mind to find it

the miniature earth

2007-01-06T16:08:00.000-05:00

if the world's population was reduced to 100, it would look something like this ...

do you know what time it is?

2006-12-16T13:05:00.000-05:00

click here to find out

a child prodigy

2006-12-16T12:48:00.001-05:00

check out this 2.5 year old child playing tabla

illusions

2006-12-16T12:36:00.000-05:00

Imaginethe universe beautifuland just and perfect,Then be sure of one thing:the Is has imagined it quite a bit betterthan you have.-- Illusions - a novel by Richard Bach

you are a puzzle

2006-12-13T17:00:00.000-05:00

This is lyrics from a Qawwali by Late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in Urdu. lyrics are by Naaz. A friend found it on internet with the English translation. Enjoy.Tum Ik Gorakh Dhanda HoKabhi Yahaan Tumhein Dhonda, Kabhi Wahaan PohnchaTumhari Deed Ki Khaatir Kahan Kahan PohchaGhareeb Mit Ga'ay, Pamaal Ho Gaye LaikinKisi Talak Na Tera Aaj Tak Nishaan PohnchaHo Bhi Nahi Aur Her Jaa HoHo Bhi Nahi Aur Her Ja

explaining a spiritual experience

2006-12-04T17:07:00.000-05:00

check out this presentation

Guru Nanak's Legacy

2006-11-21T11:48:00.000-05:00

read it here

Salaamalek!

2006-11-14T09:54:00.000-05:00

Salaamalek Kabul Salaamalek BerlinSalaamalek MoscowSalaamalek New YorkSalaamalek Santiago, Mogadishu Salaamalek ParisSalaamalek ShanghaiSalaamalek LondonSalaamalek DelhiSalaamalek Hiroshima, Nagasaki Give Us a Piece of PeaceGive Us a Piece of Love! Salaamalek Cape TownSalaamalek BaghdadSalaam TehranSalaamalek SaigonSalaamalek Abu Dhabi, Guatemala Salaamalek DushanbeSalaamalek Al