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  We can all reach Bhagavan through pure devotion. It is imperative that we must begin our journey with the Mahamantra and being in satsang. This is the initial stepping-stone. As we continue to do this with shraddha, over time, …

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Srimad Ramayana is an upAsana grantham (a scripture that is a foundation for worship) and not merely a historical narrative. It is a scripture which teaches one how to pray and be closer to God. The 24,000 verses of the …

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  In a recent Yuva Intelligent Living session, Sri Ramuji spoke about how to deal with anxiety and worry. Going back over what he spoke about last time, he reinstates how re-springing means going back to our normal self after …

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Most people know what it feels like to be caught in a loop of anxious thinking. A worry arrives, feels urgent and completely true, and before long, it has crowded out everything else and becomes crippling in nature. A Yuva …

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  Every creation begins with a spark. That spark, along with the knowledge to shape it and the effort to bring it to life, is what makes anything possible. In Sanatana Dharma (Hindu) philosophy, these are known as the three …

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Spiritual Strength: Learning to Navigate Life’s Waves Our beloved Sri Swamiji has always had a deep love for nature—riverbanks, seashores, gentle hills, and lush gardens filled with greenery. These serene outdoor spaces are not just places of beauty for him; …

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One of the key values we all need to develop is gratitude. But it is in our nature to remember only the negative things, as we are constantly bombarded by negative things like fear, anxiety and uncertainties. How can we infuse …

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Sometimes I get confused about whether I’m just following family traditions or actually doing something spiritual. Like, we light lamps, celebrate festivals, and do all these rituals, but it can feel like we’re just doing them because “that’s what we …

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Why do we need religion – A structure in our pursuit of knowledge and meaning Religion at its very core offers a framework and a system to follow. Some people might question why structure is necessary and argue that true …

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In a pravachan from our Sri Swamiji on Sri Ramana Maharshi’s Upadesasaaram, Sri Swamiji (HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji) uses a beautiful metaphor to explain the workings of the mind and intellect. To understand this distinction, consider the movement …

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