The Master ordinarily dissuaded people from living in a monastery. “To profit from books you don’t have to live in a library,” he would say. Or, even more forcefully, “You can read…
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Happiness
“I am in desperate need of help — or I’ll go crazy. We’re living in a single room — my wife, my children and my in-laws. So our nerves are on edge,…
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Understanding
“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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He sings for the Lord
The name of Tansen is synonymous with Indian music. He was the state musician in the court of the mighty Moghul emperor Akbar. One day, after listening to Tansen, Akbar was so thrilled…
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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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A man and his dog
A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying, and that his…