Importance of creating ‘Bhav (spiritual emotion)’

In the initial stages, it is appropriate to talk to, play with Srikrushna etc. for remaining in constant communion with Him; but in the next stage, chanting is more appropriate ! It is because more words have to be used while talking to Him but in a chant, only 4-5 words are enough. Going from … Read more

Perspective for looking at mistakes

‘Many people continue to think about the mistakes even after mistakes are committed. They perform even ‘seva’ under tension as they feel that they would commit mistakes in ‘seva’. There is no need to constantly think about mistakes. During our hundreds of previous births, we have committed innumerable mistakes; but that is our past; therefore, … Read more

All ‘Dharma-drohis’ who are removing ‘Om’ and ‘Surya-namaskar’ from ‘Yoga’ and teaching wrong things, should know this !

Are those, who remove ‘Om’ and ‘Surya-namaskar’ from ‘Yoga’, thinking that they have more knowledge than our Sages and Seers? ‘Yogasana’ is not just physical exercise but it is also spiritual exercise. ‘Dharma-drohis’ working at psychological level are not remembered either for their work or even by their names; whereas what is advised by Sages … Read more

‘Learn to tackle all problems faced at individual, social, national…

‘Learn to tackle all problems faced at individual, social, national or religious levels, only at spiritual level rather than at psychological or intellectual level; only then their ‘Karyakaran bhav (cause and effect)’ and solutions on them would be realized and you will be successful.’

It is not age but spiritual level is given importance…

It is not age but spiritual level is given importance in spiritual science ! : ‘In worldly life, we pay obeisance to a person who is elder to us; whereas age is not at all important in spirituality as spiritual level of a person is important ! Saints are paid obeisance and respect even if … Read more

Western culture promotes individual freedom, but…

‘Western culture promotes individual freedom under which one is encouraged to fulfill only self-desires; but Hindu culture eliminates self-desire and teaches how to acquire ‘Sat-Chit-Ananda (total bliss).’

His Holiness Dr. Athavale’s Message on Gudhi Padwa

On the auspicious day of Gudhi Padwa, resolves are made for the New Year and hence, this Holy festival has great importance. The times ahead are very adverse and events related to the Nation and Dharma of the recent past are only an indication of what is in store. Today, anti-national and anti-Dharma speeches are … Read more