Spiritual Growth

Time is more precious than money, and more valuable than anything in the world. It's the greatest treasure, the essence of life. Use time wisely for spiritual growth, and don't waste a single moment.

Among thousands of people, scarcely one strives for perfection. And even among those who strive and attain, hardly one truly knows Me in essence.

A person freed from these three gates of darkness, O son of Kunti, practises what is good for the soul and thereby reaches the supreme destination.

Those established in sattva rise upward; those in rajas remain in the middle; and those in tamas, being of the lowest quality, sink downward.

There, that one regains the awakened understanding accumulated in the previous body, and from that point strives still further toward full perfection, O joy of the Kuru clan.

The one who practices non-violence develops cosmic love to the highest degree. The practice of non-violence eventually leads to the realization of one's true self or the unity of the Self.

Bhṛgu, the son of Varuṇa, approached his father Varuṇa and said: 'Revered one, teach me Brahman.' Varuṇa then told him: 'Food, life-breath, the eye, the ear, the mind, and speech.' Then he said: 'That from which all these beings are born, by which the born ones live, and into which they enter and dissolve upon departing — seek to know that. That is Brahman.' Bhṛgu set himself to contemplative heat. And having thus practised austerity...

The Vedas operate within the domain of the three gunas; rise beyond the three gunas, O Arjuna. Be free from the pairs of opposites, ever established in pure sattva, unconcerned with getting and keeping, and grounded in the Self.

Unbridled material progress is leading towards destruction. It is essential to have a check of spirituality on it.

The individual must stand out, affirm their unique existence within the larger whole, and allow their mind to emerge from the common mindset, just as their body has developed its own distinct character within the shared physical realm.

Initially, the psychic being can only exert a hidden, partial, and indirect influence through the mind, life, and body, as these aspects of nature need to be developed into instruments for its self-expression. As a result, it remains confined by their development for a long time.

Abiding in the sixth stage, he attains the seventh stage.

Having a calm and pure mind is extremely challenging, but it is essential for progressing in meditation and practicing selfless action.

A saint or devotee is like a bird that gains height in the sky of devotion; but this is possible only when it keeps using both its wings — the wings of knowledge and of action.

Only such a person is known to be a saint, a devotee, as may have the desire to learn and keep learning throughout his life. Whosoever considers himself complete and is proud of himself cannot march forward; in a way, he hinders his own progress.

When a person climbs a hill, he is bent forward, and when he comes down, he keeps his body as straight as possible. It means that bending down, which is humility, is a sign of going up, while the tightness, which is pride, is a clear indication of downfall.

The vastness or omnipresence of the Almighty broadens our view point also. Then, instead of pointing out the shortcoming of others, we try to improve ourselves. Religion inspires for self improvement. When we improve ourselves, the entire world improves for us.

By the practice of the three stages, when ignorance has come to its decay, those who have reached the fourth stage behold the same everywhere.

I have thus recited the most sacred story, by listening to which one is freed from worldly bonds and develops devotion to the lotus feet of the all-merciful Rama, who is like a tree that fulfills wishes for those who seek them.

As you listen, all your doubts will disappear and you will develop a deep love for Rama's feet