Enlightening Essays - Previous Essays of 2001

Enlightening Essays

	Previous Essays 2001

	Mantra Part-1
	Written By: Sadhu Paramtattvadas
	There is a great strength in mantra, chanting the mantra can have profound effects on the individual and his personal surroundings.
	Published on: 22 Dec 2001

	Nama Japa
	Written By: Shastri Shri Haridas Swami
	Nama japa or chanting the holy name of God is a cure for all mental ills. It not only calms the mind but redeems the atma.
	Published on: 08 Dec 2001

	Double Standards
	Written By: Sadhu Atmaswarupdas
	Hindu religion talks of the feelings of 'I-ness' and 'Mine-ness' as maya. It is this ignorance that obstructs one's path to God-realization and happiness in life. One should recognise it as it manifests in various forms in our lives in this age of self- centeredness.
	Published on: 22 Nov 2001

	The Secret of Your Greatness!
	Written By: Sadhu Shukmunidas
	An interview with Pramukh Swami Maharaj
	Published on: 08 Nov 2001

	Limitations Of Perception
	Written By: Sadhu Brahmaviharidas
	Our physical senses are far too limited in perceiving the Divine.
	Published on: 22 Oct 2001

	Life During Gunatitanand Swami's Time
	Written By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
	This Sharad Punam, 1 November 2001, marks Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami's 216th birth anniversary. To understand his immense glory we offer our humble tribute and devotion by considering the period's harsh contemporary life.
	Published on: 08 Oct 2001

	A Leap To Excellence
	Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas
	Through experience and age one comes to realize one's limitations. And to overcome the resulting anxiety and depression, develop whatever talents or virtues one has to take the leap to excellence.
	Published on: 22 Sep 2001

	Seize The Moment
	Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas
	Living in the present is the key to success, happiness and peace of mind
	Published on: 08 Sep 2001

	Pause
	Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas
	Split second pauses or daily introspection are necessary to live a fulfilling and meaningful life
	Published on: 22 August 2001

	Conquer Haste
	Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas
	Being impatient and hasty causes a maze of problems and miseries
	Published on: 08 August 2001

	Empty Your Cup
	Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas
	To learn, progress and be happy one had to empty oneself of arrogance and mundane desire.
	Published on: 22 July 2001

	Gossip
	Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas
	Gossip topples governments, wrecks marriages, ruins careers, busts reputations, causes heartaches, nightmares, indigestion, spawns suspicion, generates grief, makes innocent people cry in their pillows. Even its name hisses.
	Published on: 08 July 2001

	Rath Yatra
	Written By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
	The philosophical and practical significance of the Rath Yatra festival has been presented with reference to the Mahabharat, Ramayan, Shrimad Bhagvat and Upanishad.
	Published on: 22 June 2001

	Defying Nature
	Written By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
	When man defies God's laws or nature's natural systems, the consequences are dire and destructive. One can never hope to profit, no matter how apparent it may be, by flouting nature's laws. The repercussions of several such cases described in this researched article reflect the futility and danger of transgressing nature's laws.
	Published on: 08 June 2001

	Yogiji Maharaj's Spirit Of Service
	Written By: Mr.Ram Murthy
	His spirit to serve was monumental. Whatever the seva at whatever hour of night or day, Yogiji Maharaj was always ready and happy to serve. His name became a synonym for ideal service
	Published on: 22 May 2001

	Prayer - Wishes Turned Godwards
	Written By: Sadhu Brahmaviharidas
	Prayer is an undeniable part of life. Though it surfaces for different reasons - be it circumstantial, spontaneous or out of utter humility and glory - it is a living fact of life. Mostly prayers are personal petitions to God, but there are selfless prayers too. The range of prayers and its experiences have been briefly presented in this article.
	Published on: 08 May 2001

	The Children of India What Is Their Future?
	Written By: Sadhu Anandswarupdas
	A dialogue with Pramukh Swami Maharaj during the 'International Children's Festival', Vidyanagar, May, 1989
	Published on: 22 April 2001

	Smash That Bad Habit
	Written By: Sadhu Anandswarupdas
	Every individual is endowed with a tremendous potential. It is the habits of the individual that ultimately decide his or her growth and progress. Bad habits weaken the individual to the point of physical, moral and spiritual collapse. And good habits elevate him to the peak of ultimate happiness.
	Published on: 08 April 2001

	What is Happening to Values?
	Written By: Sadhu Shantipriyadas
	A blatant disregard or condemnation of true values has created a world of misery, greed and feuds. The pursuit of material things without integrity has left man poor in spirit. The only road to recovery is to strive to imbibe true values.
	Published on: 22 Mar 2001
	The Crack in the Egg
	Written By: Kaushik Joshi
	Marketed as a high protein food, the egg is produced in torturous conditions, poses health hazards and with all its moral implications does not justify its suitability for consumption.
	Published on: 08 Mar 2001
	Religion and Youth
	Written By: Sadhu Atmaswarupdas
	Youth is the spring of life, the symbol of vigor, dynamism, enthusiasm. It has tremendous potential. If channelised properly, it can work wonders.
	Published on: 22 Feb 2001

	Yama Danda
	Written By: Sadhu Jnanpurushdas
	'Yama Danda' is a scripture of the Swaminarayan faith by Nishkulanand Swami. It describes the punishment in hell for the crimes and wrong doings done on earth.
	Published on: 08 Feb 2001
	Maansi Puja for Fitness and Health Part - II
	Written By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
	This is a second part of previous essay.
	Published on: 22 Jan 2001
	Mental Imagery, Maansi Puja and Success Part - I
	Written By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
	In Maansi, one imagines that he is offering puja with material objects. This form of mental puja is much harder than the pratyaksha form, so it is less practised.
	Published on: 08 Jan 2001

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