Self as Infinite Consciousness
An article on the understanding of Self as Infinite Consciousness, in the light of the non-dual teachings. Our life is full of purposes. When we rise each day, our aims, small or grand, routine or exceptional, stream into our mind, and our body moves to accomplish them. We can usually say what we are going…
Read MoreBeginning with a Smile
A smile is said to be the shortest distance between two people, and it is cheering to discover in the wisdom literature references to this silent, though profound, means of communication. A noteworthy example comes at the start of the Bhagavad Gita. Krishna, having learnt of the troubled state of mind of his disciple, Arjuna, proceeds…
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Read MoreMeditation Practice: Universal Consciousness
A session led by the Warden at Shanti Sadan If we practise meditation regularly, we find we have a great inner support that helps us in many ways. For meditation becomes a source of strength, a way to peace and a means of expanding our consciousness. This leads to fulfilment independent of outer aids and…
Read MoreSayings of Saints Universal (Three)
A further selection from the Sant Vani, compiled by Hanuman Prasad Poddar and translated by Hari Prasad Shastri People devoted to sense-objects die in grief over the following: the senses are not satisfied with the joys of gratification; many of their ambitions remain unfulfilled; they take nothing from this world to the other with them. Increase…
Read MoreExistence is Revealed by Contemplation Alone
By Hari Prasad Shastri The human mind has two purposes. Its lower function is to work for the preservation of the species, and its higher function is to know the Truth and be free. Souls not yet developed devote their mental faculties to their individual and selfish ends, that is, they work for the sustenance…
Read MoreHow to Be Inwardly Rich
Within the hope of man alone The highest goal draws nigh. He chooses, raises up his soul To that which is on high. He can duration to the moment give, He can in Time the Eternal live. From Rudolph Eucken, The Truth of Religion How to be inwardly rich? What does it mean? In the…
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