Tag Archives: god
God’s Plan for the world!
This is a joke that I received as a e-mail forward and thought it was absolutely applicable to the present day and age in this world. God was in the process of creating the universe. And he was explaining to … Continue reading
Spiritual Discourse Series in Dallas
I received this e-mail flyer about the spiritual discourse series by Poojyasri Muralidhara Swamigal, affectionately called Guruji by his devotees to be conducted later this week. Feeling interested I decided to explore a little about the man, his philosophy and … Continue reading
Meaning of knowing God!
One of the common questions that Atheists ask believers is “How would you prove the existence of God?” and if one were to answer that god exists in every human being, animal, plant etc it wouldn’t sound convincing. I never … Continue reading
Difference between Lord Vishnu and other demigods
One of the biggest points of ridicule, complaint and confusion about Hinduism among non-aherents of the faith is the number of gods, deities, lords we worship. This very facet is often manipulated by Christian missionaries to abuse our faith and … Continue reading
Riding Motorcycles: A Spiritual Experience
Would you consider riding a motorcycle as a spiritual experience? I haven’t come across many people who answered yes to this question. But speaking for myself I would always say a big YES, and in bold too. Why? What is … Continue reading
Goal Setting and Achieving: Does Fate Play a role?
You are what your deep driving desire is, As your desire is, so is your will, As your will is, so is your deed, As your deed is, so is your destiny. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad IV 4.5 The above couplet taken … Continue reading
Prayers: Are they only for those in distress?
I was mulling over the concept of prayer in various religions. I have very good friends of Christian and know a few people of Islamic faith too. In both the religions I have seen that prayers are very important and … Continue reading
Life in a Village
In all my travels I have found that the most simple, friendly, helpful and happy people live in small rural habitations without little or no contact with big cities or access to modern comforts. Their smiles come right from their … Continue reading
Home for the spirit and soul!
The three basic needs of every human being irrespective of where one lives are the same: Food, clothing and shelter. These needs are also called “Physiological” needs. Once these needs are fulfilled then there begins the quest for other things … Continue reading