“Is there anything I can do to make myself Enlightened?” “As little as you can do to make the sun rise in the morning.” “Then of what use are the spiritual exercises…
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“I distinctly remember forgetting it!”
Holding onto past grievances often preserves resentment long after the original offence has faded. “When the Master was a boy at school, a classmate treated him with persistent cruelty. Now, older and…
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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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Laughing at yourself
True spiritual depth is marked by humility, ease and the ability to let go one’s self-importance. “There was nothing pompous about the Master. Wild, hilarious laughter prevailed each time he spoke, to…
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The eye to see
True genius lies in spiritual perception, in discerning the divine possibility within the ordinary world around us. “A writer arrived at a monastery to write a book about the Master. “People say…
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Who is the real menace?
True ecological stewardship requires us to respect natural complexity rather than attempting to dominate it. “The Ministry of Agriculture decreed that sparrows were a menace to crops and should be exterminated. When…
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Contact vs. Connection
Modern communication easily creates the illusion of closeness through periodic reachouts, yet mere proximity or occasional touchpoints fall short of genuine intimacy. A monk of the Ramakrishna Mission was being interviewed by…
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The saint
Genuine holiness operates without self-consciousness, quietly diffusing goodness and grace into the world while seeking neither attention nor reward. “There once lived a man so godly that even the angels rejoiced at…
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Listening – at Christmas and always
True presence requires more than passing attention; it demands a willingness to quiet our own thoughts and create a patient space where others feel genuinely heard. “A few years after I left…
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Nothing is written unless they write it
Courage and conviction defy destiny, proving that human destiny is shaped not by fate, but by the strength of purpose and selfless action. “My all-time favourite film is ‘Lawrence Of Arabia’ and,…
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The secret of happiness
Lasting happiness requires a harmonious balance between fully savouring the vast wonders of the world and remaining quietly mindful of individual duties and personal responsibilities. “A certain shopkeeper sent his son to…
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A meeting of minds
When pretence and guarded agendas give way to empathetic understanding, team conversations naturally shift from stagnant routine to genuine, productive dialogue. “Martin was returning to work in his London office after spending…