The Eternal Soul: Wisdom from the Gita, Vedas, and Upanishads
Suppose the most profound truth is this–you were not born, and you will not die? The old books keep on reminding us, you are not the body, you are not the wandering mind, you are not even the memories that contain you. You are the immortal soul–unshaken, boundless, and free. The lessons of the Bhagavad […]
The Power of the Guru and the Journey of Transformation
What is it actually to encounter a true guru? A guru is not simply a teacher of rituals or words. A real guru awakens your soul. The guru is not just any person, he is pure consciousness, and only because of him you are going to wake up in human form. A guru is not dispensing second […]
Karma and Destiny: How Our Actions Shape Our Life
What is Karma and Why is it Important? Why, then, should we encounter happiness, sorrow, struggles and success in life after life, in case the soul is eternal and free? The answer is karma. Karma does not mean punishment or reward. It is merely a cause and effect law where all the actions come back to […]
The Story of Guru Dattatreya and King Yadu: Lessons on Inner Peace
In all the ways a ruler could desire, King Yadu possessed wealth, power, wisdom and fame. But there was something in him that was troubling. He never had peace, notwithstanding his success. One day, as he was roaming in the forest he crossed the great sage Guru Dattatreya. The sage appeared composed and joyful in contrast to […]