“How shall I get the grace of never judging my neighbour?” “Through prayer.” “Then why haven’t I found it yet?” “Because you haven’t prayed in the right place.” “Where is that?” “In…
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Riches
“How would spirituality help a man of the world like me?” asked the businessman. “It will help you have more,” said the Master. “How?” “By teaching you to desire less.” Anthony de…
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Priorities
According to legend, God sent an angel to the Master with this message: “Ask for a million years of life and they will be given you. Or a million million. How long…
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Opposition
To a pioneering spirit who was discouraged by frequent criticism, the Master said, “Listen to the words of the critic. He reveals what your friends hide from you.”But he also said, “Do…
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Myths
The Master gave his teaching in parables and stories, which his disciples listened to with pleasure — and occasional frustration, for they longed for something deeper. The Master was unmoved. To all…
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Damned devotee
The devotee knelt to be initiated into discipleship. The Guru whispered the sacred mantra into his ear, warning him not to reveal it to anyone. “What will happen if I do?” asked…
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Man and his four wives
Gautama Buddha said that each person has four wives or husbands in their lives. To understand what he meant, we should first read the short story of ‘A Man and His Four…
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Empty your cup
Scholar Tokusan – who was full of knowledge and opinions about dharma — came to Master Ryutan and asked about Zen. At one point, Master Ryutan re-filled his guest’s tea cup but…
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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…