Swamiji discusses the reasons behind certain individuals making rapid spiritual growth and easily attaining elevated states of samadhi. He inspires us to endeavor with faith and dedication on the spiritual path to succeed, since spiritual merits are the only earnings that travel with the soul. However, what if we cannot...
Swamiji describes the nature of one who has reached Asampragyat Samadhi or the highest stage in devotion to God. The spiritual journey is initially difficult due to the mind getting frequently pulled into the material world. However, through spiritual practice or sadhana bhakti, one reaches a state of inner purification...
Swamiji talks about two crucial ingredients for spiritual growth as part of the series on Patanjali Yoga Sutras. Maharshi Patanjali, one of the six sages who wrote the Shad Darshan (six philosophical theses), is a highly regarded Sanskrit scholar. His Yog Sutras (also known as Yog Darshan) primarily deal with...
Swamiji reveals the foolproof secret behind mind control. The mind is the seemingly insurmountable restless, inner world that can take us to sublime heights or disappointing depths simply by supplying thoughts. Arjun, the great archer known for his ability to control his mind to see nothing other than his target,...
Get ready for the first ever JKYog Hindu Family Camp at the brand new Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas! Packed with exciting activities for adults and children alike it promises to be a whirlwind week of fun for the whole family in the uplifting spiritual company of our beloved Swamiji!...
Swamiji talks about the secret behind becoming a true pilgrim. In earlier times, people in India would undertake pilgrimages to holy places to exclusively focus on God for a few days. These arduous journeys were an austerity they willingly undertook in their devotion to God. But does one really have...
Swamiji discusses the context of the Gita to help us appreciate its profound knowledge. The Bhagavad Gita, a treasure trove of spiritual knowledge, is one of the most widely translated books around the world. It is the essence of the great Indian epic, the Mahabharata, written by Sage Vyasa and...
In our previous blogs, we have discussed the concept of tolerance. It was stated that tolerance starts with kindness, when we don’t perpetuate the negative actions aimed at us. It is one thing to stop the chain of negative actions with us i.e. when we absorb the negative...
New year is a time of introspection for serious spiritual aspirants to determine their progress from the previous year and commit to spiritual goals for the upcoming year. The beauty of the new year is that it offers a logical cut off point for removing unhealthy habits and replacing them...
