The way we react to opportunities that come in life depends a lot on our attitude. In fact, the world is nothing but our vision covered by our attitude. In the Mahabharata, the great teacher Dronacharya told his disciple Yudhisthira to go into the world and find one person…
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Radhanath Swami speaks on ‘Good and Evil’
The native American Indians have a way of explaining the internal conflict within all of us. They say that within the hearts or the minds of all of us are two dogs: a good dog and a bad dog. The bad dog is howling for vengeance, for immoral reckless action. And the good dog is calling out for…
Radhanath Swami speaks on the foundation to excel
“A really successful person is one who sees a positive opportunity in every situation in life. Even in the darkest tragedies and traumas, there must be something to learn, some wisdom, some growth, some opportunity.” – Radhanath Swami Everyone seeks happiness. True happiness is a product of inner fulfillment. Through the ages, sincere people have turned… Continue reading Radhanath Swami speaks on the foundation to excel
Radhanath Swami: No Pain, No Gain
To become humble, we have to struggle against the natural course of the way this world works and fight against our egoistic tendencies. And how do we do that? By accepting a sub ordinate position. It may be humiliating and torturous to our ego, but doesn’t a champion weight lifter torture his muscles…
Radhanath Swami on ‘Mind – Best Friend or Worst Enemy?’
Trying to practice yoga while engaging the mind in material enjoyment is like trying to ignite a fire while at the same time pouring water upon it. Yoga practice without mental control is of little or no value. The mind can be controlled by engaging it constantly in the transcendental…
Radhanath Swami describes the process of joy which gives birth to eternal joy
In the great religions of the world there are many processes or disciplines to help allow the light of love to shine from our hearts, to help purify our hearts from all of the unwanted qualities which are like the cloud covering the sun-like soul. According to the Srimad Bhagavatam…
Radhanath Swami explains how yoga means unity
What is the meaning of yoga? Yoga means unity. What is the meaning of religion? Religion comes from the Greek word religio, which means “to bind back, to be in harmony, to be in unity.” Every living being has a body, a mind and a consciousness. The consciousness is the energy emanating from the …
Radhanath Swami on ‘Understanding Meditation’
There are different forms of meditations in every religious tradition and practically in every denomination of each religious tradition. What is most important is our sincerity and the willingness to really absorb ourselves in that particular process. Some meditate on a silent mantra…
Radhanath Swami explains the need to tune into right frequency
The energy that is being transmitted by the antennas is everywhere. It is being transmitted through satellites; we can turn on a weather station, a news station, just by the touch of a button. We can turn on a soap opera or a drama where people are killing each other or a scene with romance or a religious…