From the age of falsehood to the Age of Truth

August 31, 2024

Truth is an essential ingredient of moral character and ethical behaviour. In personal relationships, truth fosters trust and credibility. On a larger scale, a commitment to truth promotes social harmony, as misunderstandings and conflicts often arise from wrong information. In legal systems, truth is the key to justice. In nearly...

Why it is a blessing to be busy

April 13, 2024

Some people complain about being too busy - they say that all their time is spent attending to important tasks that never seem to end, and they have no leisure. At the other end of the spectrum are those who idle all day: while some are content to do this,...

Meditation that can transform the self and the world

January 15, 2022

Meditation is practised by many people as a means of relaxation, an aid to developing mental focus, for experiencing peace of mind or getting relief from stress or pain. Regular practice of meditation has been shown to have several health benefits, including a healthier heart rate, improved blood pressure, a...

Lightness of disposition is a gift for all

July 10, 2021

Lightness is not to be taken lightly. It is an invaluable quality in many respects. A light and cheerful disposition saves a person from many troubles, both real and imaginary. The latter usually afflict the nervous types. Someone with a cheery nature looks at the bright side of situations and...

To share love unselfishly, learn to love God

May 22, 2021

Love is the energy that animates the world. God, it is said, is the ocean of love, and as His children, we are beings of love. Our everyday experiences teach us that love and kindness are not luxuries; they are essential virtues without which humanity cannot survive. However, when we...

Benevolence: A blessing for the self and others

December 26, 2020

We all like to be perfect and try to acquire the qualities that will help us to become so. Two of the attributes essential in this regard are purity and benevolence. Who is truly benevolent? The answer to that question is easy and, at the same time, deep. One who...

Removing stress from the root

October 31, 2020

It is our mind that controls the body. We may be feeling tired and weak, but if a situation arises, we suddenly become active. Suppose someone wins a huge sum in a lottery and has to go to the tenth floor of a building to collect the amount, and the...

To live a happy life, know and use your powers

September 5, 2020

It is said that truth is God. That which is true is eternal. The first truth is that we are immortal spiritual beings, or souls. All material things, including our body, are resources used by the soul. Our powers come from the soul, not the body. Just as an electrical...