Swamiji described his time when he was seeking alms as being essential for his mental health and growth. He credited this period as being responsible for whatever he received in life. He lived five years as a wandering ascetic. He spent nights under the stars, under a Banyan tree, or sleeping in somebody’s veranda. Continue reading
There is self-compassion, compassion and idiot compassion.
The Buddha spoke about self-compassion. He said that one can search the entire universe for someone, who deserves your love and compassion more than you do yourself and you will not find that person anywhere. Because that person is you. You deserve that love and compassion more than anyone else. Continue reading
Surya Devata shines brilliantly. His rays pervade all the ten directions. He has seven horses, and he is called Saptasaptih. The seven horses draw the chariot with one wheel. The wheel has three hubs. Nothing can destroy this immortal wheel. All life in this world exists because of the horses and this wheel. The wheel is the cycle of time. The three hubs are the past, present and future. The seven horses are the seven rays of the spectrum of light and each horse represents a chakra. Continue reading
What are the fruits of our actions? They are called the fruits of the Holy Spirit. They are listed as charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, chastity. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them.
Let us examine each one of the fruits. Continue reading