Bhakti Yoga – The Path of Devotion

The word “bhakti” means devotion. Devotion cannot be compared with any other approach. It is something super. When you develop devotion you rise above all doubts. You feel the Presence always with you, and you feel that you are totally protected. You can...

Faith and Trust

A sincere prayer will certainly be answered. If your prayer is not answered, don’t blame God for that. It simply means that you have not prayed enough. It’s not just a question of the length of time. You may be praying for ten years and get nothing....

How to Treat Family Members

When you practice Karma Yoga, a member of your family might say, “Hey, you’re constantly doing for others. Don’t you know that you have a husband, or a wife, and children? They are missing their benefits.” It’s not that you should ignore...

The Greatness of Karma Yoga

If you lead a dedicated life, peace and joy will come automatically. But without such a life, all your yoga postures, breathing, chanting, and meditation will be of no use. They’ll be rituals without any meaning, decorations for a lifeless body. Only with the...

The World Will Take Care of You

If you keep giving, the world will take care of you. If a cow gives milk, won’t the cowherd take care of her? If she doesn’t give milk, what would he do? Simply dispose of her. If a tree brings forth a lot of fruit, we take good care of it. We pour more...

Faith and Trust

A sincere prayer will certainly be answered. If your prayer is not answered, don’t blame God for that. It simply means that you have not prayed enough. It’s not just a question of the length of time. You may be praying for ten years and get nothing....