Long before he became one of the most revered Upanishadic sages in Indian philosophy, Aruni was simply a young student facing an impossible choice in the pelting rain. The Story of Uddalaka…
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Walking on water
Extraordinary miracles and supernatural feats often dazzle the senses, yet they rarely touch the deeper core of spiritual transformation. The pursuit of extraordinary powers frequently serves as a subtle distraction from the…
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Unanswered prayer
Expecting divine forces to bend instantly to our desires often turns spiritual devotion into a transactional attempt at control. Recognizing that wisdom lies beyond demanding personal outcomes opens the door to deeper…
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Bhamati
True devotion does not demand attention; it transforms through its silent, invisible presence. In this profound story shared by the mystic Osho, we explore the extraordinary life of the 10th-century Hindu philosopher…
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God is everywhere
“Where is God?” asked the disciple. “Everywhere, in everyone and everything,” said his Guru. Later, as the disciple was going home, he saw an elephant charging towards him. “Get out of the…
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When Guru Nanak visited Haridwar
Haridwar is one of the Hindu pilgrimage centres situated on the banks of River Ganges. As the sun comes out in the morning, people get down into the river and start throwing…
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Falling into the cup
Once there were two ants sitting on the rim of a cup that contained amrit, the nectar of immortality. As they were talking, one of the ants lost his balance and was…
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Contact vs. Connection
A monk of the Ramakrishna Mission was being interviewed by a journalist from New York. Journalist: “Sir, in your last lecture, you told usabout Jogajog (Contact) and Sanjog (Connection). It’s really confusing.…
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Does the Ganges wash away our sins?
Merely immersing the body in sacred waters cannot wash away deliberate wrongdoing or replace authentic inner transformation. When outer rituals are fueled by intense faith, genuine repentance, and deep devotion, external practice…
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A true devotee’s faith
“Once, while going to Kamarpukur, I was overtaken by a storm. I was in the middle of a big meadow. The place was haunted by robbers. I began to repeat the names…
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The faith behind miracles
A milk-maid used to fetch milk daily for a brahmana priest living on the other side of a river. Owing to the irregularities of the boat service, she could not maintain punctuality…
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Depth of devotion
Pride once entered the heart of Arjuna, the beloved friend of Lord Sri Krishna. Arjuna thought that none equalled him in love and devotion to his Lord and friend. The omniscient…