Swami ji said… “Life is a race. In today’s cut-throat competition, you must have an edge over others. You must learn to survive. You have to be the best. There is no place for mediocrity, and no room for failure or losers.” Such stern and uncompromising words are very often poured into young ears, directing... Continue Reading →

Swami ji said… “ 'नेकी कर, कुएँ में डाल' ” - are gems of wisdom that have been passed on from one generation to the next with the special, noble purpose of exhorting the younger ones to do good deeds - for whosoever it could be - without expecting anything in return from anyone. But,... Continue Reading →

Swami ji said… How often do we actually acknowledge those blessed moments in life—unique to each of us—when the heart overflows with gratitude and love for God? For some, they arrive quietly and infrequently; for others, they are a constant companion through life. In such moments, joy radiates naturally from within us. A soft smile... Continue Reading →

Swami ji said… The greatest blessing, the greatest gift that the ‘नीली छतरीवाले’ has bestowed upon us, and endowed us with, is our बुद्धि—the amazing ability with which He has equipped us to think, to reason, to distinguish, and to accept or reject before making any action, before doing karma of any kind. And when... Continue Reading →

Swami ji said… All of us are familiar with the oft-repeated phrase : Is the glass half full or half empty? The answer to this question is often used to determine how one sees life — to gain a glimpse into one’s perspective. Whether a person views life through a 'positive' lens or a 'negative'... Continue Reading →