Pure of Deed: Good Intentions Are Not Enough
Swamiji brings out the practical aspects of Buddha’s words: spiritual growth is not a matter of vague good intentions, but of disciplined living.
What Is an “Aryan”?–A Hindu View
Arya comes from the root word ri, which means “to rise upward.” A legitimate translation is: “one who strives upward.” So important was arya in the vocabulary of the ancient Indian sages that India itself was known as Aryavarta, the Land of the Aryas.
How to Expand Your Glory
Buddha does not say the virtuous and wise attain or are given glory. The implication is that each human being already has some degree of glory by his very nature, and that sadhana (spiritual practice) is intended to expand that glory. Find out more here.
Are You Among the “Nirvanics”?
Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh religion, frequently used the expression “godwards” for those who were moving toward Divine Consciousness. We might coin the ungainly word “Nirvanics” for those Buddha is describing in this article.
Buddha’s Words About Attention
It is important for us to comprehend about attention, for if loose lips sink ships, then lax and unaware minds sink lives. Find out what Buddha says about attention.
Cultivation and Attention in Spiritual Life
Attention cannot be produced immediately, it requires constant and vigilant cultivation, meditation being the prime implement.