Category: Spiritual
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Tightrope walk to perfection
To develop vairagya living amidst all attractions is not easy. It is only possible for the brave.
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Light the lamp of hope
Without succumbing to despair, we should light up our hearts with the lamp of hope.
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Actions without attachments
Those who are attached to their actions will not be able to savour the joy of their actions.
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Life is a lodge. Learn to check out happily
The goal of human life is God-realisation. We are not separate from God. A drop of this awareness is already present in us. What we need to do is expand this awareness and strengthen it.
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Zero to Hero
Arjuna had the attitude “I am a zero and Lord Krishna, my hero, is acting through me.” Such an attitude can convert even a zero into a hero.
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When disciple awakens, Guru manifests
Whenever we are ready to obey the Lord, and we approach Him with the attitude of a disciple — with humility, devotion, and shraddha — the God within us will assume the role of Guru, and lead us, holding our hand.
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A thousand pilgrimages = presence of the Master
It may be difficult, but we need to keep trying. Even if we fail a hundred times, even a single victory is a big victory. We may fail a test multiple times, but once we finally pass it, we need not take the test ever again.
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Love makes each day new & fresh
If we love something, we will always find it new and fresh. It is when love is lost that an object also seems to lose its novelty.
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A Guru is a Skilful Sculptor
The sculptor has to hit parts of the boulder very hard with a hammer and chisel or gently taps on other areas. Some parts need to be completely removed, while other areas just need polishing.
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Be patient, Master is at work
We run all over the place in search of God. Just when our roots begin to grow, we start thinking, “I’m not gaining anything here. If I go over there I may get more.” What we really need is patience.