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Impatience

Posted on June 1, 2013 by

Spiritual practice (sadhana) is not just about meditation. Cultivation of love and beauty, cultivation of a peaceful and tranquil mind, ego training and personality development, observing the mind from a higher level, community service, and many other practices including meditation … Continue reading →

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Bird Symbolism

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

I watched a documentary film titled “Birders: Central Park Effect.” People in the film were describing their feelings of being one with nature and the joy of being alive. Many of them described how bird watching makes them feel alive. … Continue reading →

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Universal Spirituality: misunderstood in all ages and countries

Posted on July 21, 2012 by

When I was a young man in Turkey in the 70’s I had to defend my views on universal spirituality against the dialectic materialists. In those years there was a strong socialist movement in Turkey supported by Soviet Union and … Continue reading →

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Spirituality

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

The Clarion Call of the Universal God is Dharma No words necessary Sheb-i Arus Universal Spirituality: misunderstood in all ages and countries Long Narrow Road

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Dharma

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Definitions from the Web basic principles of the cosmos; wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn the principle that orders the universe; one’s conduct in conformity with such a principle; one’s obligation in respect to one’s position in society; the teachings of the Buddha; one’s path … Continue reading →

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What is Devotion?

Posted on June 11, 2011 by

I never thought I would one day write an essay titled “What is Devotion?” I thought “devotion” was self-explanatory. But, every time I mentioned “devotion” there was either silence or questions. I now recognize that there is a linguistic barrier … Continue reading →

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How to convert mundane into spiritual

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

In my daily walks in Manhattan I see thousands of people in a short period of time. Bryant Park is very close to my office and it is one of my favorite parks in the city so I go there … Continue reading →

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Psychic Pabula

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

Pabulum (from the Latin) means food; psychic pabula (pl.) means “mental food” or “mental objects.” Abhoga in Sanskrit is the proper term to describe this concept. The term “psychic pabula” is not comprehensive enough but it is the nearest English/Latin … Continue reading →

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Spirit of Fight

Posted on December 19, 2010 by

Regarding the conceptualization of spiritual practice as a “fight” Shrii Shrii Anandamurti should be the first reference because he was very consistent about this message throughout his life. He not only taught it but he practiced it. He exemplified the … Continue reading →

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Kiirtan: Ancient Cure for Modern Problems

Posted on September 2, 2010 by

Many people suffer from psychic ailments in the current age. Many of us are depressed or suffer from anxiety disorders. Moments of happiness are brief and fleeting. Loneliness and meaninglessness are common themes. We blame stress created by the modern … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Philosophy of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar (May 21, 1921 – October 21, 1990), also known by his spiritual name Shrii Shrii Anandamurti was one of the highest expressions of universal teacher in human history. He was the founder of Ananda Marga. In all … Continue reading →

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The Clarion Call of the Universal

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

“O human beings! You are fortunate. The clarion call of the Universal has reached you. That very call is vibrating in every cell of your body. Will you now lie inert in the corner of your house? Will you now … Continue reading →

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Haji Bektash Veli

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Haji Bektash Veli was a great Sufi teacher, humanist and philosopher who lived in Anatolia in the 13′th century. He is the eponym of the Bektashi Sufi order and is considered as one of the principal teachers of Alevism. He … Continue reading →

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