Tagore speaks about finding God within us, in hard work, etc. He says that God is not sitting in temples and religious places, as God himself is doing work, and he is found where people are working. He is found in the labourers, the poor, the disadvantaged too. He is not sitting only with the rich. Tagore says God is not found by going on a teeth yatra or a religious tour, as he is found within us, and we need to look inwards. Tagore says that people complain to God that their desires are not fu...
Jun 12, 2020•10 min
Rabindranath Tagore was an artist, a poet. He received the Nobel prize in literature for the "Geetanjali", a collection of his 103 poems from his different books. His poems in the Geetanjali relate to his different emotions, mainly about God. Malti Johari translated in Hindi poetry form, from the English version of his Geetanjali. The podcast is of a few select poems from the 103 translated poems. In this episode Tagore is grateful for the abundance given to us by God, to keep our mind and body ...
Jun 11, 2020•10 min
After explaining the Ashtang Yog, Patanjali explains that we should not get stuck in siddhis/ powers, else we will not attain moksh/enlightenment. Kindly leave your comments, suggestions on my Facebook page (Malti Johari).
Jun 09, 2020•28 min
Patanjali explains the 8 yogas (ashtang yog). He says after one has mastered the 8 yogas, more particularly the last three, dharna, dhyan and samadhi, one attains some power, like to be able to predict or see the future. He then explains in detail the types of powers one could achieve. However, he warns that one should not get caught up in showing these powers, as it will only increase the ego, and will take one away from knowing God.
Jun 08, 2020•31 min
Patanjali explains that by controlling the body and the mind, we can move inwards and listen to the soul. It is on the meeting of the body, mind and soul that we can get peace and lead a good life without any tensions. The method of meeting of the body, mind and soul is called Kriya Yog. In this we have to work towards making the body and mind silent. It is in the silence that they can meet the soul. In this episode Patanjali explains the first two Yogas as the preparing ground, which concern wi...
Jun 07, 2020•35 min
Patanjali was a saint who has written three books (shastra). The first is on grammar - Mahabhashya, the second is on health - Ayurveda, and the third book is on the meeting of the body, mind and soul - Yoga Darshan. Malti Johari has translated the third book containing 196 sutras of Patanjali's Yoga Darshan in Hindi from the original sanskrit. Patanjali has shown a scientific and systematic method of disciplining the body, mind and the soul through 8 yoga - Ashtang Yog. In this episode Patanjali...
Jun 07, 2020•28 min
This is the concluding episode of Narad's talks on devotion. He compares devotion to love and says that it is one and the same. He states that devotion is like being in love. The God is the Beloved, (similar to the Sufi philosophy), and emphasizes that in bhakti we see God in every body. This is true humanity. All philosophical scriptures teach humanity in the name of dharma.
Jun 01, 2020•15 min
In this second part Narad explains that the path of devotion or Bhakti is the easiest path to attain moksh or enlightenment. The other two paths are gyan that is knowledge and karma that is work are slightly more difficult that the path of Bhakti. He explains why and how the path of devotion is the easiest path to be followed by the common man.
May 31, 2020•22 min
Narad muni (saint) speaks about devotion or bhakti. He explains what is devotion, what a devotee is required to do, and how to recognize a devotee. He explains the types of devotions too. Malti Johari has translated the original sanskrit sutras in Hindi. This podcast is her Hindi translation of the Narad sutra on Bhakti or devotion.
May 31, 2020•22 min
Rumi says that death is of the body, not the soul. He says we are the soul, which can never die. On the death of the body, the soul will be free to meet its source, it's lover - God. Re-birth depends on how we have led this life. If we lead an egoless life we will be able to be one with the Source. From Rumi's big treasure of poems, these were just a few, which I have attempted to translate in Hindi.
May 11, 2020•16 min
Rumi say that there is only One Existence. There is no individuality because we are part of the Almighty. We come from that One source and we will go back into that same source. We are never alone, as the Existence is always with us. This word "Adwait" that is Oneness is the main concept of Indian philosophy too.
May 10, 2020•19 min
Rumi says God is in every breath. She is love. Love is God and God is love. There is no form, no gender, no shape, no duality. It is pure love and love only.
May 10, 2020•15 min
Rumi says that women are not an object of lust. She is a Creator. He says the Almighty is a woman. The Creator has compassionate qualities, she is loving, caring, forgiving, empathetic, etc, which are all qualities inherent in women. Her love is for everybody and there is no need to fear Her.
May 10, 2020•16 min
Rumi says if you are fully dedicated to God only then you can meet and experience God. It's like a drop of water meeting the sea, it no longer remains a drop, but becomes the sea itself. Similarly, we can become a part of God, when we forget ourselves and dissolve ourselves in the ocean of God.
May 08, 2020•16 min
Rumi says through his poetry that we need to accept whatever God has given us. So, if there is sadness, or pain, or happiness, or sickness, etc. we need to accept it completely. Don't bring your mind into the situation. Accept it as the will of God, without complaining. It is then, that the true meaning of acceptance is understood.
May 05, 2020•13 min
Rumi through his poetry beautifully explains that Love is the only medicine for all diseases.
May 04, 2020•13 min
Rumi explains what is Love? He says that attraction towards things, valuables, luxury items, or physical bodies is not love; it is lust, desire, greed. Love is something beyond the body and mind. It is platonic. Is it attraction of the hearts? We cannot say, but you become another person. When love comes in your heart, you will see happiness everywhere and you will become a positive person.
May 04, 2020•16 min
Rumi says that the first step is to realise that you are not getting peace and happiness from world things. It is then that you will look within and seek your inner self. It is in silence that we can hear our inner voice and our heart. To achieve silence we need to leave unnecessary thinking, talking and doing and become mind less/ empty the mind.
May 03, 2020•14 min
Rumi says that one should not be mind full, and should not make the mind your Master. One should remember that you are the Master of your mind. The mind will keep you occupied in worldly things, and will not let you listen to your heart and your inner voice. Therefore, in order to be able to listen to your inner voice you need to remain silent and keep your mind empty.
May 03, 2020•15 min
Rumi states that difficulties in life arise when we get attached to our emotions, feelings, etc. We need to remember that we should live in the present and those emotions will come for a moment and disappear the next moment. It is like each day is different. Seasons come and go. During winters if we hope it was summer, we will not be able to enjoy the beauty of the winter season. We should remain in the present, and take each day, each moment as it comes, and then let it go the next moment....
May 02, 2020•13 min
Rumi explains that it is important to be an observer/ witness. He says observe without an prejudice, judgment or bias. Observe all your emotions with alertness, and don't judge it or label it, just keep observing the emotions with an empty mind. The emotions will disappear or go away. Observe like you are watching a movie.
May 02, 2020•11 min
Rumi through his poetry explains that God has implanted the seed in us to know Him. The seed will grow when we leave our ego and we keep our mind empty. It is then that we can listen to our heart and the God within.
May 01, 2020•15 min
Rumi says that it is not necessary to torture your body. The most important thing is to understand yourself and to look within. However, sometimes penance is necessary to turn inwards, to leave the materialistic world and to grow spiritually.
May 01, 2020•13 min
Rumi says you can find your Master by following your heart. He warns that you should not hang on to your Master, but just learn from the Master and find your own path. The Master is like a milestone on the way, but the destination is way ahead, that you need to tread on your own.
Apr 30, 2020•14 min
Rumi says the ultimate Master is your love, and you have to find it in your own soul. In this path, if there are difficulties, then it is helpful to find a Master, who is not materialistic and desirous of having followers, but who will just show you the path and let you find your own way.
Apr 30, 2020•15 min
Rumi explains that though God is the doer, he gives us the freedom to choose our path. The responsibility of choosing the right path is on us. According to the choice we make, we have to face the consequences. God does not interfere in it.
Apr 29, 2020•17 min
Rumi explains through his poetry that God is the doer and we are only his medium. Once we recognize this, there will be no duality.
Apr 29, 2020•18 min
Ego is the root cause of chaos in our lives. Anger, desires, greed, lust, attachments are all linked to the ego. Rumi through his poetry explains the necessity to get rid of the ego.
Apr 28, 2020•21 min
Rumi says through his poems not to make the mind your Master, but become the Master of your mind.
Apr 27, 2020•13 min
Continuation of the previous episode. The relationship between a person and God. Both need to be attracted each other. After some time, one can see God in all persons and can love, care and be compassionate to all.
Apr 27, 2020•12 min
