THERE was a wood-cutter who was highly spiritual. One day he was dreaming a happy dream; but being suddenly awakened by someone, he exclaimed with annoyance: "Why did you awaken me? I was a king and …
Sri Ramakrishna on Truth
Beware of the Touch of the Worldlings
(With regard to the priestly class, Sri Ramakrishna used to tell an incident from the life of Gauranga.) WHEN Sri Gauranga, being wholly absorbed in Bhava-Samadhi, fell into the ocean, he was …
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Mandukya Upanishad: An Overview
Mān̩d̩ūkya Upanis̩ad belongs to Atharva Veda. Mān̩d̩ūkya Upanis̩ad derives its name after the seer Mān̩d̩ūkya. The story goes the following way: God Varun̩a assumes the form of a frog to reveal the …
Tripura Rahasya
Tripura Rahasya and Advaita Tripura Rahasya is a revered Shakta scripture recognized for its deep Advaita (nondual) teachings, often mentioned alongside the highest Advaita texts. Highly esteemed …
Thiruppaan Alvar
We are learning about Alvars who showed us a path to overcome internal and external enemies in Kaliyuga. Their lives served as an example to give us direction. Today, let us talk about another Alwar …