Tirukural.
Kural 431 Those who are free from vanity, vulgarity and venomousness will prosper in deserving dignity. Kural 432 Avarice, arrogance and crude amusements are flaws in the character of …
Daily lesson with gurudeva
SLOKA 106 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT IS THE INNER IMPORTANCE OF PUJA? The traditional rite of worship, called puja, is a sanctified act of the highest importance for …
Vedic Verses.
When he knows the atman-the Self, the inner life, who enjoys like a bee the sweetness of the flowers of the senses, the Lord of what was and of …
Bowl of Saki (Hazrat Inayat Khan)
Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan Man’s selfishness shows itself in wanting to get the better of his fellow man. If we developed humanity we should do differently. We should …
Tirukural.
Kural 421 Wisdom is a weapon that can ward off destruction. It is an inner fortress that no enemy can assail. Kural 422 Wisdom will harness the mind, diverting …
Daily lesson with gurudeva
SLOKA 105 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT OCCURS WITHIN THE SIVA TEMPLE? Activities within a Siva temple vary from the daily round of pujas to the elaborate celebrations on …
Vedic Verses.
Darkness was there, all wrapped around by darkness, and all was Water indiscriminate. Then that which was hidden by the Void, that One, emerging, stirring, through power of Ardor, …
Bowl of Saki (Hazrat Inayat Khan)
Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan However disappointed a person may be at not being in a particular profession or in a particular calling or rank in life, he develops …
Tirukural.
Kural 411 The most precious wealth is the wealth acquired by the ear. Indeed, of all wealth, that wealth is paramount. Kural 412 Only when no fare can be …
Daily lesson with gurudeva
SLOKA 104 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA HOW DOES ONE ATTEND A SIVA TEMPLE? Approaching with deep reverence, we begin our worship with Ganesha, circumambulate the temple and proceed to …