Priya Sanjay Tandon

“If you choose to remain inactive, it is an indication of Thamoguna (quality of sloth and inaction leading to ignorance)! That is even worse than Rajoguna.” (Bhagwan Baba) An ascetic went into the forest to meditate. He was always worried about his food and sustenance. One day he saw a

“Dharma destroys the one who violates it. Dharma also protects the one who protects it.” (Bhagwan Baba). This is a story that most adults may have read in their childhood. But the lesson learnt is so pertinent that we feel it still is prudent to add it to this compendium.

“The mansion of human life should be built on charity, purity, unity and Divinity. Women play a crucial role in cultivating these four pillars.” (Bhagwan Baba) There is a legend about a Brahmin called Kaushik. He was a characterless man who contracted leprosy seemingly due to his habits and loose

“To dwell on God, one should be vigilant about the food and drink consumed by both – the body and the mind.” (Bhagwan Baba) On numerous occasions Bhagwan Baba has explained the need of Paaka Shudhi (purity of the food being cooked), Chitta Shudhi (Purity of the mind of the cook)

“Young people should get rid of bad thoughts and habits. The spiritual quest cannot be put off to old age.” (BHAGWAN BABA) In an orthodox Hindu family, a father noticed his son of fifteen, smoking. The boy would try and slip away from his father’s attention when he smoked.

“When a cold bit of coal is placed in the midst of glowing cinders, and when the fire is fanned, the coal too starts glowing with the fire. The Jnaana Agni or the Fire of Wisdom operates similarly.” (Bhagwan Baba) Prakhar was a middle aged man who was a regular