Among the countless tales of devotion in the Indian spiritual tradition, few shine as brightly as the life of Mirabai—a symbol of unconditional love, spiritual defiance, and Bhakti (devotion) in its purest form. Even today, centuries later, her voice echoes through the ages in divine bhajans like: “Mere to Giridhar Gopal, doosaro na koi”“Only Krishna…
[1]मनोबुद्ध्यहंकार चित्तानि नाहम्न च श्रोत्रजिह्वे न च घ्राणनेत्रे।न च व्योमभूमिर्न तेजो न वायुःचिदानन्दरूपः शिवोऽहम् शिवोऽहम्॥ I am not the mind, intellect, ego, or memory.I am not the ears, tongue, nose, or eyes.I am not space, earth, fire, air.I am the form of pure consciousness and bliss — I am Shiva, I am Shiva. [2]न च…
The verses are from the “Lingashtakam”, a beautiful Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of the Shiva Linga, composed in devotional praise. Each verse glorifies different aspects and powers of the Shiva Linga, symbolizing the formless absolute reality. The exact authorship of the Lingashtakam is not definitively known, but it is traditionally…
This bajan is written by Narsinh Mehta (c. 1414 – 1481). He was a 15th-century poet-saint from Gujarat, India. He is one of the earliest known poets of Gujarati literature and is widely respected as a bhakti movement saint. This bhajan isn’t just devotional poetry — it’s a guide to living a deeply ethical, compassionate,…
The below verses are chanted at the beginning of a teaching, in schools, before a puja for any auspicious event. सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः।सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः।सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु।मा कश्चिद्दुःखभाग्भवेत्।ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः॥ Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥSarve santu nirāmayāḥSarve bhadrāṇi paśyantuMā kaścid duḥkha bhāg bhavetOm śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ — May all be happySarve santu nirāmayāḥ…
Mahāvākyas are meant to awaken the seeker to their true nature by deep reflection, eventually leading to Self-realization. Mahāvākya Translation Source Meaning तत्त्वमसि (Tat Tvam Asi) “You are That” Chandogya Upanishad (Sama Veda) You (the individual self) are not separate from the ultimate reality (Brahman). अहं ब्रह्मास्मि (Aham Brahmāsmi) “I am Brahman” Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (Yajur…
ब्रह्मानन्दं परमसुखदं केवलं ज्ञानमूर्तिंद्वन्द्वातीतं गगनसदृशं तत्त्वमस्यादिलक्ष्यम् ।एकं नित्यं विमलमचलं सर्वधीसाक्षिभूतंभावातीतं त्रिगुणरहितं सद्गुरूं तं नमामि ।। Verse 1ब्रह्मानन्दं Bliss of Brahmanपरमसुखदं Giver of supreme happinessकेवलं Absolute / Only / Undividedज्ञानमूर्तिं The embodiment of knowledge Verse 2द्वन्द्वातीतं Beyond all dualitiesगगनसदृशं Like the sky (vast, unbounded)तत्त्वमस्य “Tat Tvam Asi” – “That Thou Art” (Mahavakya)आदि-लक्ष्यम् The principal meaning /…
What is the Evil Eye? A force that one cannot perceive through the five senses but is believed to cause harm, illness, or aberration from steady life.It can be cast accidentally or intentionally by people who are envious, overly admiring, or harbour negative emotions.Most common in babies, children, women, successful people or anyone who draws…
“Who am I?” On Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara)This is the core of his teaching. He encouraged people to ask themselves this question continually to strip away the false identification with the body and mind. “The question ‘Who am I?’ is not really meant to get an answer, the question ‘Who am I?’ is meant to dissolve…
“Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.” “Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead; if you lose, you can guide.” “Talk to yourself once in a day, otherwise, you may miss meeting an excellent person in this world.” “All power is within you; you can do anything and…