Bhakti
Bhakti and the devotee's life.
- 9 October 2026The Name, the Well and the Water of PremaRemember the name of the Lord, even associate it with the form, and have that form fixed in the mind’s eye.
- 19 September 2026Prema Advaitam: Oneness Through LoveThe heart of the devotee flows with love of the Lord through constant remembrance and recitation of His name.
- 18 September 2026Friendship Coupled with AweBhakti (devotion) denotes a feeling of friendship coupled with awe.
- 17 September 2026From the Flower to the Ripe FruitWhat is the aim of human life?
- 7 September 2026Pain Without SufferingIf you take the love of the Gopis (milkmaids of Brindavan), you may ask for what purpose did they love Krishna.
- 26 August 2026The Interval Between Two PainsPrahlada was a great devotee of God.
- 24 August 2026Full, Free and ComprehensiveThere are two truths that must be accepted by every pilgrim or devotee: (1) Devotion has to be full, free, and comprehensive.
- 21 August 2026The Hunger That Dissolves the EgoGod will tolerate anything but not anger and ego.
- 18 August 2026Kith and Kin of God, Not a Wage-EarnerGain, gain; that seems to be the refrain of life in every activity of man.
- 17 August 2026The Tendril That Clings Only to GodLove should not be rationed on the basis of caste, creed, or economic status or intellectual attainment of the recipient.
- 16 August 2026Fix Your Love on Its SourceWhen love is directed towards things that cater to the senses or bodily happiness, it will dry up when they fail or disappoint.
- 15 August 2026Real IndependenceMany people are undermining the reputation of Bharat by their actions.
- 13 August 2026Near and Dear to GodToday, man aspires for God and contemplates on Him, but mere aspiration and contemplation are not enough to experience God.
- 8 August 2026Duty, Devotion and DisciplineRemember you are the makers, the leaders and the guides of the India of tomorrow.
- 30 July 2026Sorrow Is Only a FeelingEmbodiments of Love!
- 26 July 2026The Thirst for UnionCome to Me, eager to learn, to progress, to see yourself in Me, and I shall certainly welcome you and show you the way.
- 5 July 2026Open the Tap of BhaktiYou may have a lamp, oil and wick, but there should be someone to light the lamp.
- 4 July 2026The Toy in the MirrorWhatever activities you do, love should be their foundation.
- 30 June 2026The Two Constables Called I and MineLook upon joy and grief as teachers of courage and balance.
- 29 June 2026The Scholar, the Jñānī and the Treasure to CherishOne who pursues knowledge in the world may be a student or a scholar.
- 24 June 2026The Flower, the Fruit and the Pain of SeparationThere is no fruit without a flower, and there can be no devotion with karma.
- 12 June 2026Love Is the Easiest PathThe votary of the Karma Marga (the Path of Action) performs many actions for the welfare of the world.
- 10 June 2026Grace in the HarshnessOn various occasions, the Lord subjects the devotees to different kinds of tests and trials with a view to raising them spiritually to a higher level.
- 9 June 2026What Kucela Went ForKuchela went to Krishna to ask for many material gifts.
- 7 June 2026Eyes That See His FormThe mere presence of the light is not enough.
- 6 June 2026The Tulasī Leaf in the BalanceNarada wanted to teach Satyabhama the supreme greatness of some human qualities of which she was not aware.
- 3 June 2026Whatever You Want, SwamiIn this worldly life, love manifests in several forms, such as the love between mother and son, husband and wife, and between relatives.
- 12 May 2026Prema Is Born of PremaA heart without love is a cemetery.
- 9 May 2026The Swimmer and the SquirrelThe swimmer in the river has to push aside the waters in front to the sides and to kick the waters to the back so that he can move forward straight and fast.
- 6 May 2026The Name at the Last MomentGenuine devotion is evidenced during the last moments.
- 24 April 2026Know What Pleases HimCleanse your mind of all animal and primitive impulses, which have shaped it from birth to birth.
- 23 April 2026Leaf, Flower, Fruit and WaterAll the objects we offer God in worship, like leaf, flowers, water, and all others, have an allegorical significance.
- 22 April 2026Beyond Father and Mother: The Lord as One’s Own SelfTake the Lord to be your father or mother, but only as the first step towards transcending that relationship and merging in the absolute!
- 21 April 2026Prema Is Caught, Not TaughtWhatever good deeds or spiritual acts you may perform, if they are not suffused with love, they are worthless.
- 18 April 2026The Dharma Only Prema Can EstablishTo attain peace and happiness, what is it that he must acquire?
- 1 April 2026The Torch of DiscriminationPashyanapicha Na Pashyati Mudho (he is a fool who sees, yet does not recognise the reality).
- 21 September 2025Nearer Than Mother, Dearer Than FatherThe Lord pervades everything in the cosmos with His myriad feet, hands, eyes, faces and ears.
- 17 September 2025Singing the Name with AwarenessRemember that nothing in this world is as powerful as the Lord’s name to protect it.
- 6 September 2025Change the Mati, Not the MatamTo realise the Divine, the only easy method is chanting the Name.
- 3 September 2025Rāma to Those Who Love HimGod allows Himself to be captured easily by His devotees.
- 22 August 2025Nature Is God’s NatureNature is not merely an embodiment of the five elements, nor is it an embodiment of the five life principles, or five sheaths, or five senses.
- 20 August 2025The Lamp of WisdomPrior to the commencement of this meeting, the jyoti (sacred lamp) was lit by Swami.
- 19 August 2025The Perfect Foil for GraceEvery Avatar has two causes: the prayers of devotees and the atrocities of wicked people.
- 18 August 2025Love Makes Slaves of UsAll the Gopikas came to Yashoda and complained, “Mother!
- 8 August 2025The World Is the Workplace, the Heart Is HomeGood conduct, good qualities and an exemplary character are the most valuable riches one can possess.
- 10 July 2025The Strong Breeze of PremaGuru Poornima is a name full of meaning.
- 29 June 2025Prema Is the Royal RoadEmbodiments of Love!
- 9 June 2025Bhakti, the Force That Gathers Every Need into GodThrough His actions, God has always demonstrated that there is no force greater than the power of devotion.
- 8 May 2025Reserve Your Heart for GodYour blood, food, head and money are gifts of your mother and father only.
- 6 May 2025A Special Affection Reserved for GodOne need not have any formal education to impart sacred teachings.
- 17 April 2025Yoked to the World and BrokenBhakti and shraddha (devotion and faith) are the two oars, with which you can take the boat across the sea of worldly life (samsara).
- 14 April 2025The Fire Latent in the WoodGod is not an external contrivance or convenience like the air cooler.
- 11 April 2025The Five DsThe body is the temple of God; He is resident in the heart; buddhi (intelligence) is the lamp lit in that altar; now, every gust of wind that blows through the windows of the senses affects the flame of the lamp and dulls its light, threatening even to put it out.
- 3 April 2025When Rāma Is Installed in the HeartWhen Rama is installed in the heart, everything will be added unto you - fame, fortune, freedom, fullness.