It’s crucial to understand that individuality and the ego are not synonymous. The soul, or Jivatman, is also individualized, but the ego, or Ahamkara, is a specific individuality that prioritizes itself above others.
The ego perceives itself as the only conscious entity, with everyone else merely playing roles in its narrative. For the ego, other people are…
Throughout history, the majority of people have believed in some form of spirituality. This might seem contradictory since it appears that matter is above spirit, yet most people still hold some belief in a spiritual tradition. One explanation for this is the concept of miracles, which essentially express that mind, soul, and spirit hold sway…
Have you ever had a situation where you felt that you were finally making some steps towards your soulful purpose, and the next moment you found yourself being distracted by the least important thing? Or, even if what you are doing is meaningful, it is still misaligned with your bigger goal.
Do you want to…
The essence of spiritual aspiration is the essence of being a human being. The entirety of all our desires and wishes, of all the little things that we want, have one original longing, which feeds all of the others. When we live a life that doesn’t have spiritual aspiration, it is like the story of…
In the previous article, we learned about faith leading to extraordinary spiritual results, using the examples of Bhagavan Nityananda and Swami Muktananda from the Hindu tradition. Let’s now hear some other wonderful stories from the Christian, Buddhist, and Jewish traditions.
Faith in the Christian Tradition
In Christianity, faith takes a very special place. Faith is…
In this series of articles, we will explore the meaning of pure and unconditional faith in the Divine realities and ideas. In the current article, we will focus on the definition of faith, and how it differs from belief. We will also learn some beautiful examples of people who had tremendous faith that led them…