Self Oblivion

For most of my life, I have tried to become “ spiritual .” I read books, listened to discourses, watched countless videos, and made sincere efforts to think and act in a higher way. Sometimes, I felt I had understood something deeply. But the very next moment, my mind would fall back into old habits— desires, distractions, and restlessness . That left me with a troubling question:  Which part of this is really me? - The one that feels clarity for a moment, or the one that keeps slipping back? No matter how many scriptures I read or how many spiritual talks I listen to, the mind seems to return to its old patterns. Over time, this left me discouraging. What if life itself is already teaching us everything we need to learn? If we observe closely, there is not a single meaningful moment in life that does not carry a lesson . Sometimes the lessons come through joy , sometimes through pain , and sometimes through situations that simply repeat themselves. When the same kind of problem k...

“Be Good. Do Good.” – What Does It Really Mean? From childhood, almost every one of us has heard this advice: “Be good. Do good.” But what does it truly mean in real life? Does it mean we should remain good even when others hurt us? Should we respond with kindness even when someone treats us badly? And if we do so, why does it sometimes make us feel weak, helpless, or dissatisfied with ourselves? Non-Violence: Strength or Weakness? Great teachers across history have praised non-violence and non-resistance as the highest moral ideals.  Yet, if everyone practiced non-resistance without inner strength, society itself would collapse. The wicked would dominate, and the innocent would suffer. The truth is simple but uncomfortable: Most people practice non-resistance not because they choose to, but because they cannot resist . That is not virtue—it is helplessness. True Non-Resistance Comes from Power There is a world of difference between choosing not to strike and being unable t...

The Inner Obstacles on the Path of Yoga Every spiritual journey begins within—and so do its challenges. Yoga identifies four powerful forces that disturb inner peace: Desire – the endless wanting that keeps the mind restless Anger – the fire that clouds clarity Greed – the hunger that is never satisfied Fear – the shadow that limits growth These obstacles are not defeated by force, but by wisdom. Anger dissolves in calmness . Desire fades when we release excessive expectations . Self-control and patient endurance help us discipline our impulses, especially those tied to indulgence. Fear disappears through awareness and mindfulness . When we treat all beings with equality and learn to be content with what comes naturally, life unfolds with ease. In this state, our goals align, and the deepest reward arises— Self-knowledge . The Eight Limbs of Meditation: A Path to Inner Freedom Yoga offers a complete roadmap for inner transformation, known as the Eight Limbs o...

The Four Gatekeepers to True Freedom Every human being longs for a deeper kind of freedom — freedom from stress , fear, confusion, and constant desires. Ancient sages say that four gatekeepers stand at the entrance to this inner freedom . Make friends with even one, and your life begins to transform. The Four Gatekeepers 1. Shanti — Calmness & Self-Control 2. Vichara — The Spirit of Inquiry 3. Santosha — Contentment 4. Satsanga — Good Company

Karma : What It Really Means and How It Shapes Our Life Everyone talks about Karma today. But what does it actually mean? Is it fate ? Luck ? Cosmic punishment ? Let us break it down simply and clearly. What is Karma? Karma = Any action or thought that creates an effect. Whatever we do, think, or intend sets off a chain reaction. This is the Law of Cause and Effect :  Every cause must produce a result. This cycle continues endlessly—action → reaction → action. Why is it a Universal Law? We live in a universe ruled by space, time, and cause-effect. Everything your senses experience works within these limits. But our deeper nature—the real “Self”—is actually free. When it enters this conditioned world, it feels limited.When it goes beyond these limits, it becomes free again Why Do We Feel Bound or Stuck? Because we cling to: Success and failure |  Pleasure and pain |  Praise and blame |  People and objects Attachment creates bondage. Freedom...

Rama and the Dawn of Dispassion At fifteen, Prince Rama—heir of Ayodhya and beloved son of King Dasaratha —set out on a journey that few undertake so young. His heart burned with a yearning to understand life beyond the palace walls, so he travelled across India , visiting sacred rivers, timeless shrines, and ancient pilgrimage routes. But the journey did not return him with the joy and inspiration his family had expected. When Rama came back to Ayodhya, his body looked frail, and his eyes carried a depth far beyond his age. What he had witnessed in the world had shaken him. The apparent glitter of life—its pleasures, pursuits, and promises—seemed hollow. Rama had tasted the world, and instead of delight, he found profound disillusionment. King Dasaratha grew deeply troubled. This was not the vibrant prince he had sent on pilgrimage. When Sage Vasistha arrived at court, the king expressed his fear. The sage, serene and insightful, reassured him: “Do not worry, O King. Rama’s ...