How To Be A Good Student   These days I hear all my young birdies talking about their exams. They are so frightened of failure, so nervous for success. These student years are ones which are meant to be full of learning, full of enrichment, full of new horizons. They come to me and they say, "P...

Why do we read Bhagavat Geeta, even if we can't understand a Sanskrit word? Story: An old Farmer lived on a farm in the mountains with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading his Bhagavat Geeta. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tri...

The meaning of Diwali   The time of Diwali is one of the most festive and beautiful times of the year. Diwali literally means a "Row of Lights." It is a time filled with light and love; a time when Indians all over the world rejoice. Diwali is celebrated on the thirteenth/fourteenth day in th...

What you should know about India   These facts were recently published in one of the German Magazines, which deal with WORLD HISTORY. Its a shame they are not more widely known along with contributions by other Eastern nations. India never invaded any country in her last 10000 years of ...

Why Should One Pray ? Translations by AJ Vekaria   Many people are heard to say: "I believe in God and virtuous life, I do my duty I am honest and charitable. But I do not believe in all these rituals organized religions want us to do. And I don't think it is there, he will look after everyone...

Self Realisation   From Svetasvatara Upanishad Translations by Swami Prabhavananda     The Rishis (seers of truth) inquire within themselves: What is the cause of this universe? Is it Brahman (the Supreme Reality)? Whence do we come? Why do we live? Where shall we at last find rest? ...

Dharma   What is Dharma? What is Dharma? Dharma is so called, because it holds: Dharma alone holds the people, etc. The word Dharma is derived from the root DHR- to hold- and its etymological meaning is ‘that which holds’ this world, or the people of the world, or the whole creation from the...