Why to Stand Up for Our Religious Principles
We should not hide our dedication to spiritual life and our firmness in the observation of right conduct. When asked to betray our principles we should never be harsh or accusatory, but we must be firm in our refusal to do wrong.
The Peace and Freedom of Self Knowledge
The attainment of self-knowledge is not the same as working out or puzzle or figuring out a riddle. It has a practical effect: eternal Peace and Freedom. Read this article to find out more.
The Immortal Self and The Individual Self: Your Two Selves
The illumined know that they are the immortal Self whose ultimate Self is the Immortal Itself. We are spirits within Spirit, in a wondrous way both ourselves and Brahman, both finite and infinite. Find out more here.
Gurus: Yes or No?
Certainly a person can learn and practice meditation without a “guru” in the present-day sense, though it is good to have the advice of a person with experience in meditation. Nevertheless, the way can be learned even from the written word. It is practice that matters. Find out more.
The Role of Breath in Meditation
Meditation practices involving the breath are found in many mystical traditions. Find out why in this article.
How to Deal With Death—A Wise Perspective
“For the born, death is certain; for the dead there is certainly birth. Therefore,… you should not mourn.” (from the Bhagavad Gita) Find out how to apply this in your life.