As It Strikes Me

Blissful Darshan of Jagannatha Kannan – 2

Sri Hari: All night long I thought of Sri Haridasa Thakura. I felt that the essence of Puri was in Sri Haridasa Thakura’s samadhi. The 11th canto of Srimad Bhagavatam speaks of the greatness of haridasas (devotees of Sri Hari). God may be patient with us for a while, but if we continue to test
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Blissful Darshan of Jagannatha Kannan

Sri Hari: Puri has an important place among the seven Mokshapuris. Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavadpada has composed the Jagannathashtakam that goes “jagannAthaswAmi nayanapatagAmi bhavatu me”; he has also established a Shankara Mutt in Puri. Sri Bhagavannama Bodhendra Swami who established Bhagavan
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It is Possible!

When we read the life histories of Mahatmas, we find that they have undergone a lot of suffering...[...]
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A note to Sadhaks

For a spiritual aspirant engaged in sadhana, doubt is the main obstacle in the path to self-realization! There should be no doubt that one’s spiritual practice will bear fruit. Do not associate with those who instill such doubts in you. [...]
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True grace of Guru

“I have been trying to ascend the corporate ladder for many years without success. I prayed to my Guru for blessings in this endeavor and by the grace of the Guru, I finally succeeded this year. ” Stop and think. We have heard many people attribute their wealth, status, success, etc. to the
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BEING CONSCIOUS

In spiritual life there are two things – being subject-conscious and being object-conscious. Thinking of Bhagavan is being ‘subject-conscious’. Thinking of what the aspirant has achieved — his progress, his spiritual experiences so far, etc. — is being
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