Priya Sanjay Tandon

“You cannot always oblige, but you can speak always obligingly.” (Bhagwan Baba). A hermit was meditating in a jungle. He heard the sound of an animal running and opened his eyes to see a deer whizzing past. Moments later, a hunter followed with a bow and arrow in his hand.

“Leaving everything to His will is truly the highest form of devotion and the easiest way to win His Grace.” (Bhagwan Baba) King Sundaravadanan ruled the Kingdom of Kannakpuri. There is an anecdote about how he got converted from an atheist to a firm believer of God. The king often

“If you choose to remain inactive, it is an indication of Thamoguna (quality of sloth and inaction leading to ignorance)! That is even worse than Rajoguna.” (Bhagwan Baba) An ascetic went into the forest to meditate. He was always worried about his food and sustenance. One day he saw a

“Dharma destroys the one who violates it. Dharma also protects the one who protects it.” (Bhagwan Baba). This is a story that most adults may have read in their childhood. But the lesson learnt is so pertinent that we feel it still is prudent to add it to this compendium.

“The mansion of human life should be built on charity, purity, unity and Divinity. Women play a crucial role in cultivating these four pillars.” (Bhagwan Baba) There is a legend about a Brahmin called Kaushik. He was a characterless man who contracted leprosy seemingly due to his habits and loose

“To dwell on God, one should be vigilant about the food and drink consumed by both – the body and the mind.” (Bhagwan Baba) On numerous occasions Bhagwan Baba has explained the need of Paaka Shudhi (purity of the food being cooked), Chitta Shudhi (Purity of the mind of the cook)