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During Paryushan, the words “Micchami Dukkadam” are heard and spoken repeatedly. We seek forgiveness from family, friends, acquaintances and, in spirit, from all living beings. Yet, in the midst of following this beautiful tradition, an important question can arise: What does Micchami Dukkadam truly mean to us? Is it simply something we say because it […]
Pujya Gurudevshri Insights
Pujya Gurudevshri defines religion as a way of life that helps realise the Self and differentiates it from sectarianism which is an excessive attachment to the outer form of religion. Religion is a personal matter, not a social event. Temples, ashrams and places of pilgrimage are all outside you; they are a part of the […]
Pujya Gurudevshri Insights
What is the Meaning of Spirituality? In a world full of perspectives and viewpoints, profound truths about spirituality are revealed. It is emphasised that spiritual people are those who know the art of focusing. True spiritual health isn’t about changing things around you, but mastering where and why you focus your attention. Spirituality is not […]
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The so-called meditators try in vain to manoeuvre their minds through various techniques to experience peace. Pujya Gurudevshri explains that peace is natural to the Self and to meditate is not an act to control the mind but it is to transcend the mind. To stay noisy, turbulent is the nature of the mind. By […]
Pujya Gurudevshri Insights
The Power of Right Mindset in Controlling Your Emotions. Do you often find yourself struggling with negative emotions? Do you wonder about the true meaning of emotional baggage and how to effectively deal with it? In this enlightening discourse, profound wisdom is shared on how to deal with emotional breakdown and take control of your […]
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Modern day materialism defines a successful and happy person as one with the many possessions, great wealth and high status. Through an understanding of the Jain principle of aparigraha, Pujya Gurudevshri enlightens us on what brings true contentment in life. A great deal has been spoken and written about aparigraha or non-possessiveness; however, we are […]
Pujya Gurudevshri Insights
Love is such an energy that if it falls, it is hell and if it rises, it is liberation. Pujya Gurudevshri explains the nature of love so that we can employ it to experience communion with the divine. All feelings, ridiculous to sublime, are linked with love. It is love only that brings sorrow, anxiety, […]
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What is dharma? Is it a philosophical exploration of the Truth? Or is it an experience of that which is beyond words and thoughts? Pujya Gurudevshri invites us to examine whether dharma has been correctly understood and is it truly fulfilling its purpose. Dharma is that which manifests as dharma and wisdom is that which […]
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Hoodwinked by our minds we know the world and ourselves only through our thoughts. Opening a new dimension Pujya Gurudevshri explains that we can truly know our Self only when we become free from the conditioning of the thoughts. There are two directions for seeking truth – one, of thinking and the other, of experiencing. […]
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Pujya Gurudevshri explains the science of excitement and throws light on the truth that true happiness lies in the silence of one’s being In pursuit of the knowledge of the Self, the first lesson is gained through keen observation of sensual experiences. From this observation arises true knowledge regarding the objects and one’s own mental […]
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Enlightened Beings are often unrecognised during their life-times, but worshipped after they shed their mortal coil. In honour of the memory of Param Krupalu Dev’s dehavilay, Pujyashri Gurudev illustrates how, the ignorant miss the opportunity of transformation by clinging to their concepts, while a true seeker attains the state of the Enlightened Param Krupalu Dev […]
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Renunciation is oft condemned as escapism or neglecting one’s duties. Pujyashri Gurudev opens our eyes to a new perspective on this. Vardhamanswami had set His sight on just one goal – to completely immerse Himself in His True Nature and attain Omniscience. Having realised the futility of worldly relationships and pursuits, He gave up even […]
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Pujyashri Gurudev beautifully brings out the many ways in which the Guru transforms the disciple. Commemorating the occasion of Gurupurnima, let us extol the infinite grace of the compassionate Guru Gurupurnima is a very special day for every seeker who has realised that the journey unto the eternal cannot be made independently without a Guide, […]
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Pujyashri Gurudev expresses that the cause of all your miseries is the false belief regarding your identity. Understand your real nature from the Enlightened Ones, correct your belief, and come to revel in the infinite bliss of your true Self The biggest difficulty, the biggest mistake, the biggest sin of the soul, is that it […]
Pujya Gurudevshri Insights
On the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima, Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji’s Birth Anniversary Pujyashri Gurudev pays tribute to Him, expressing how He, not only illumined His own life, but served as a beacon of light for numerous others A significant and meaningful aphorism in the Mahabharata states that it is far more worthwhile to […]
Pujya Gurudevshri Insights
Even though you are surrounded by things you covet and people you love, Pujyashri Gurudev explains that such love is incomplete, and it is only love for the Divine that can lead us to experience peace and fulfilment Love is a beautiful state of being. Love means to dissolve the ‘I’, the ego. As love […]
Pujya Gurudevshri Insights
Have you ever been hit with the realisation that, though you were carrying on an activity like eating or walking, it was actually being done mechanically. Pujyashri Gurudev elucidates how the simple practice of awareness can bring about a revolution in your life People do everything in a state of slumber. They transact business, perform […]
Pujya Gurudevshri Insights
Only the one who is awake himself can awaken another from deep slumber – the Sadguru who revels in inner bliss can lead you to realise your True Nature Divinity is our very nature, our true identity. The one who makes us realise the divinity which lies hidden within us is the true spiritual guide, […]
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Have you ever found yourself wondering why in spite of praying so hard, you still feel an emptiness within? Introspect and check whether it was a true prayer, or only a demand for the fulfilment of your own desires The Purpose of Prayer A disciple asked his Guru, ‘Do prayers reach God?’ The Guru replied, […]
Pujya Gurudevshri Insights
Absolutely not. Pujyashri Gurudev responds, “I am not asking you to give up happiness. I simply wish to show you a greater source of happiness.” Happiness is your True Nature. It is your right to be happy. Religion teaches you how to be happy. Only if your life is a celebration, full of love and […]
A drop merges into the ocean and loses its boundary — what seems like self-destruction is in truth becoming boundless.
