Sometimes past habits block an aspirant’s progress. How are these blocks to be overcome?

Through Abhyasa which means ruminating on the importance of that which we seek and its positive aspects, and educating the ...

How does one purify the mind?

The first step is to know how the mind works. The Chandogya Upanishad says that the mind works through the ...

How does a beginner on the path of spirituality build faith in the self or God?

We are not able to see the self the Jiva. It resides within the outer covering, or sheath, known as ...

Why do spiritual doctors prescribe chanting Vishnusahasranama more than reading Bhagavat Gita?

 Bhagavat Gita is the quintessence of Mahabharata and a sermon by Sri Krishna, while Vishnu Sahasra Nama is a prayer ...

Some how I am dissatisfied with the present life. Frequently the idea of suicide crosses my mind. Is it appropriate?

Certainly not. The Vedas refer to reincarnation. When one dies, the body is buried or cremated. But the Jiva is ...

When He is the universal Donor and we are the recipients why all these Acharyas or Gurus as mediators?

This is a good question. The Lord himself has recommended a Guru to reveal the Truth. "Gnanis and Tatvadarsees will ...

Is there Heaven and Hell ?

Heaven is to enjoy the pleasure of God. Hell is to suffer the anger of God. Certainly they exist. The ...

We often hear about paapam and punyam? What is meant why these words ?

 Paapam is sin but is there a word for punyam in English? Paapam and punyam are not something that are ...