B.K. DR. Nirmala

Growing towards complete truth

December 11, 2021

The aim of life of spirituality is to grow towards complete truth. A state of being that is totally vice-less is a stage of complete cleanliness. Until that goal is reached, there continue to be traces of anger, greed, jealousy, and laziness. Some people behave well with good people but...

WHY IT IS GOOD TO TAKE THE SPIRITUAL PATH

April 10, 2021

There are many reasons why it is desirable to follow a path of spirituality. Spirituality in one’s life brings a multitude of benefits; a sense of calm, an ability to manage adversity that each one has to face, and more harmonious relationships. However, the ultimate aim of spirituality is to...

Why we suffer, and the solution to it

March 20, 2021

At the present time, so many people are suffering and often questions arise, for example, why am I in this situation? Why do I have the parents and siblings that I have? Why does my boss shout at me and not at the others? Why does my friend have better...

Gentle discipline at the heart of spirituality

February 13, 2021

Discipline is integral to the spiritual life, and the more we practise the more it becomes perfectly natural. In time, a virtuous circle develops. As we build our capacity for concentration, we gain controlling power over the mind, which, in turn, augments our ability to concentrate. To train the mind...

Power of yoga helps us face tough situations

December 19, 2020

We are sometimes asked, ‘Why is that although you are yogis and meditate, some of you get sick and have serious illnesses?’. This question is based on the belief that when we attain God, then life will run smoothly, and no adverse situations will have to be faced. However, the...

Mercy makes us humane beings

September 12, 2020

When we think of mercy, some related words come to mind, such as pity, sympathy and compassion. Pity is to feel sorry for someone but not do any- thing about it. We look at the poor or those who are suffering and we pity them, but are unable to offer...