Tejomoyee Ma narrates a charming story from ancient India about a devout man who held a grand worship ceremony in his house, but then as the reception was winding down, a drunk person barged in and trashed the whole place. The man went into terrible grief, complaining how God could let this happen. Then the Lord appeared and chastised the man: "You have enjoyed so much peace, love and devotion throughout the day, but for just five minutes at the end you could not tolerate this one drunk man? I put up with him day in and day out!" The moral of the story is acceptance. We need to learn to accept all things that come our away. We apply the labels of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ to things and events purely based on our egoic desires. That which fulfills our desires - we label as “good”, and that which is contrary to them or is hurtful - we label as “bad”.  But situations vary, and what one person deems as "good" may appear as "bad" to another. It is subjective, based on...

Tejomoyee Ma says we should do a reality check on our identity when feeling overwhelmed with problems. It's so easy to get lost in grandiose ideas like: "I have a big business" or "I have a large family", or self denigrate oneself with ideas: "I am creating many problems for others," "How will I get this done and survive the situation?" But who are we really in this outside world? A mere speck compared to the large scale of the universe. Zoom out of your problems and you will see how tiny and insignificant your correction situation is. Behold this entire creation, the vastness of God; and the egoic idea of your current situation will naturally correct itself. Then joy will flow into you, loosening you from the problems' grip. "Think yourself that you are Brahman, and you are one with everything. Don't make your identity big from the outside, but think you are unlimited from inside." Biography of Tejomoyee Ma

Tejomoyee Ma says people should be grateful for the pain and hurt that comes their way from worldly relationships. For these experiences give rise to detachment, and detachment is necessary to discover and realize the Self, Atman, or God. Relationships in the world are all conditional to one degree or another. People typically seek relationships because they need something in return, and once they don't get it or no longer need it, they lose interest in the other person. This break in attachment causes great heartache and misery. However, from a spiritual standpoint, this is good because it helps the person realize the impermanence of the world and get detached from it. Tejomoyee Ma explains that the more attached we are to other people, the further away we actually are from the Truth, the Self, or God. And the less attached we are to worldly people and things, the closer we are to the Truth. So Bhagavan explained that being hurt in the world will actually help you go towards t...

Tejomoyee Ma discusses the three phases of spiritual practice that purify the mind and help attain to the Supreme. 1. Shravan - the process of hearing about spiritual things. The teachings need to penetrate our being, we must let them into our heart and mind. How? By listening with apt attention. By connecting our mind to the 5 senses. Otherwise if we are distracted when listening then it won’t go into our hearts at all. 2. Manan - the process of contemplating on the subject. After we have heard the spiritual talk, the information must take time to be assimilated into our mind, to settle in and be made sense of. Hence we contemplate after about what was said and how it makes sense to us. In the beginning we may need to exert some intention to turn this wheel of the mind but then our mind will automatically begin to dwell and contemplate on the subjects because we will see their manifestations in our daily life. 3. Nididhyasana - Letting the new spiritual thoughts run through our mi...

Tejomoyee Ma discusses how people are given certain roles to play in life. These roles changes constantly, and people have to adjust accordingly. When things are going well, we are happy, but as soon as the sequence changes and situation turns against our wishes, people become miserable, longing for the happiness they had before, and desiring to end the current situation. But the roles are given by the director - God. If we understand this then we won’t take it so seriously. When director says to cry - you cry, when director says to smile - you smile. Accept it as it comes. Actors accept the roles that come from the director. So people should accept the roles coming from God. If we understand this, then life becomes easy. No need to be so serious. People always ask for bigger and better roles. Bhagavan related a story from his younger theater days when one of the young boys in his play wanted a bigger and better role. Bhagavan agreed. But then the boy died on his way home, neve...

Tejomoyee Ma narrates the history and meaning of the Guru Purnima celebration in India, which dates back to the birth of Sage Vyasa (the writer of the Vedas). Tejo Ma says that the guru plays the most important role in the aspirant's spiritual life. The guru is the one who imparts knowledge on you and helps you realize your true identity, as the Self. Biography of Tejomoyee Ma

Tejomoyee Ma says that spiritual practice is like preparing to take an umbrella with you ahead of an impending rain. We must invest in it even when our days are fine and it is not yet raining. Why? Because the fine feeling will not last, and turbulent time  are  certain to come.  Having made the proper investment, spirituality will pay off at a future time when we need it most. Because invariably life always takes its turn. We must think of God or Guru always.  Sri Sri Bhagavan always encourages us to do so. We must develop an unconditional love for God, because in this world all love is otherwise conditional.  Biography of Tejomoyee Ma