Happy New Year - 2011

I pray that all of us have a healthy, prosperous and successful 2011!

May the blessings of God and the guidance of the Master help us!

Fear and Worry

If you have fear of some pain or suffering, you should examine whether there is anything you can do about it. If you can, there is no need to worry about it; if you cannot do anything, then there is also no need to worry.

Dalai Lama

Reality

Reality is at once Being and Consciousness.

From "Erase the Ego" by Ramana Maharishi

Truth

“Truth can not be suppressed and always is the ultimate victor. So, we should tread on the righteous path.”

The Yajur Veda

Love

The one who loves all intensely
begins perceiving in all living beings
a part of himself.

He becomes a lover of all,
a part and parcel of the Universal Joy.
He flows with the stream of happiness,
and is enriched by each soul.

From the Yajur Veda

Joy

“Where there is joy there is creation. Where there is no joy there is no creation: know the nature of joy.”

The Upanishads

Prayers

It is very important to inculcate the habit of chanting prayers among children. Earlier a lamp used to be lit during the mornings and evenings and prayers were chanted. Changing lifestyles and nuclear families have made this practice redundant slowly.

Working couples who return late from office, should pray together at least in the mornings. Ask what you want with faith and you shall receive it!