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Strive to Make Friends, Not Enemies  
 

Written By: Sadhu Vishwamurtidas

 
 

The world is full of warring brothers, sisters, spouses, communities and nations. The meanings of words such as 'brother' or 'spouse' have become defunct, now referring to a merely technical connection with each other in terms of their DNA or a legal contract rather than the deeper relationships of love, companionship and friendship, as they did previously.

 
  Published on: 22 December 2007
 
 
Temple with a Message  
 

Courtesy: Indian Perspectives, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, India.

 
 

Wherever in the world it went, the Indian diaspora carried with it a slice of India - its cuisine and customs, culture and spirituality.

 
  Published on: 8 December 2007
 
 
Medicine for the Mind  
 

Translated By: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas

 
 

'Darad mitãyã mere dilkã...'

 
  Published on: 8 November 2007
 
 
Determined Diplomacy  
 

Written By: Subramanian Iyer

 
 

The reason for the manifestation of bhagwan Swaminarayan on this earth was to expound the true form of upasana and establish ekantik dharma.

 
  Published on: 22 October 2007
 
 
Know Yourself Before You Can Know Life  
 

Scientists say the physical universe has no objective centre because the universe itself is expanding in all directions ...

 
  Published on: 8 October 2007
 
 

Development Do You Feel Unless and Unworthy?

 
 

Is it just our society today, or have we always had a problem with liking and accepting ourselves.

 
  Published on: 22 September 2007
 
 
On Lifebeliefs (Part-2)  
 

Written By: Sadhu Tyagprakashdas

 
 

In the first instalment we saw how people are influenced on the worldly path by having certain types of beliefs, and the actions to which these beliefs lead. This month we will look at how people suffer on the spiritual path due to incorrect beliefs.

 
  Published on: 8 September 2007
 
 
On Lifebeliefs (Part-1)  
 

Translated By: Sadhu Tyagprakashdas

 
 

It is said that man is the sum total of his beliefs. These beliefs he has acquired during his life. Family, friends, society, school, books, television have all played a major part in creating his beliefs. The combination of right and wrong beliefs dramatically influence his behaviour and outlook on life.

 
  Published on: 22 August 2007
 
 
Spirituality The Greatest Force Of Mankind (Part-2)  
 

Translated By: Sadhu Jnanpurushdas

 
 

PPRAYER IS MAN'S GREATEST FORCE. It can move mountains and shift the seas. But how well the prayer is answered depends on how well we pray. In this article on prayer, we will see how one should pray.

 
  Published on: 8 August 2007
 
 
Spirituality The Greatest Force Of Mankind  (Part-1)  
 

Written By: Sadhu Jnanpurushdas

 
 

Praying is to the soul what breathing is to the body. It infuses one with spiritual energy.
That is why it is often said: No Prayer - No Power, Little Prayer - Little Power, Much Prayer - Much Power.'THE FIFTH FORCE'

 
  Published on: 22 July 2007
 
 
Vedic Mathematics  
 

Written By: Sadhu Amrutviharidas

 
 

AB2 = AC2 + BC2 (Baudhayana)In addition to Mt. Rushmore, one of Gutzon Borglum's great works as a sculptor is the face of Lincoln which sits in Washington, D.C. He cut it from a large square block of stone in his studio.

 
  Published on: 8 July 2007
 
 
Don't Eat Anything With a Face  (Part-2)  
 

Written By: Sadhu Jnanpurushdas

 
 

In a changing world, one of the most widespread shifts in human behaviour is the increasing conversion to a vegetarian diet.

 
  Published on: 22 June 2007
 
 
Don't Eat Anything With a Face  (Part-1)  
  Written By: Sadhu Jnanpurushdas  
 

In a changing world, one of the most widespread shifts in human behaviour is the increasing conversion to a vegetarian diet.

 
  Published on: 08 June 2007
 
 
Hindu Rituals and Science  (Part-2)  
  Translated By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas  
 

Rituals play an important role in the cultural and religious lives of the people of India. The rituals in Sanatan Dharma date back to antiquity and they have been responsible for the moulding, elevation and happiness of its followers.

 
  Published on: 22 May 2007
 
 
Hindu Rituals and Science  (Part-1)  
 

Written By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas

 
 

Rituals play an important role in the cultural and religious lives of the people of India. The rituals in Sanatan Dharma date back to antiquity and they have been responsible for the moulding, elevation and happiness of its followers.

 
  Published on: 8 May 2007
 
 
Disconnected!  
 

Written By: Sadhu Jnanpurushdas

 
 

It is harmful for children to live a wired life because it disconnects them from studies, family and environment. They turn individualistic and self-oriented.

 
  Published on: 22 April 2007
 
 
Shraaddh  
 

Written By:Sadhu Amrutvijaydas

 
 

Significance of rituals in memory of one's ancestors

 
  Published on: 8 April 2007
 
 
Medicine For The Mind
 
 

Written By: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas

 
 

Tuesday 9 July 2002, Mumbai. In the evening mandir assembly, after a programme of devotional songs presented by the children, teenagers and ouths, Swamishri blessed the gathering. We present a translation of his blessings.

 
  Published on: 22 March 2007
 
 
Shankaracharya  
 

Written By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas

 
 

From his childhood, Shankaracharya possessed immense piety and spiritual wisdom. During his brief, but highly accomplished life, he established a tradition that has flourished for the past 1200 years...

 
  Published on: 08 March 2007
 
 
Focusing on God  (Part-2)  
 

Translated By: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas

 
 

The most difficult spiritual endeavour is to continuously remember God. In the Vachanamrut Shriji Maharaj explains how such unbroken communion with God can be attained....

 
  Published on: 22 February 2007
 
 
Focusing on God  (Part-1)  
 

Translated By: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas

 
 

Many things in life are difficult to accomplish. However, the most demanding task is to continuously engage one's mind in the divine form of God. Through enlightening analogies, Shriji Maharaj explains how this can be achieved.

 
  Published on: 08 February 2007
 
 
Swamishri Addresses the Peace Summit  
 

A translation of Swamishri's speech delivered in Gujarati at the Peace Summit.

 
  Published on: 22 January 2007
 
 
Bhagwan Swaminarayan's Shikshapatri  
 

Written By:Sadhu Amrutvijaydas

 
 

On 26th February 1830, an historic meeting took place between Bhagwan Swaminarayan and Sir John Malcolm, Governor of Bombay.

 
  Published on: 08 January 2007
 
 


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