Invocation section
Let us wait for a little while, and those whose eyes are turned to God and eternity, the longest life is but a little while,- let us wait then in faith hope and charity; these shall abide but the greatest of these is charity. – Max Mueller * * * * * It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. – Aristotle * * * * * Live in the Read More …
The true object of religion is to bind mankind together, and to bind them all to God. – Keshub Chandra Sen * * * * * When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. – Khalil Gibran * * * * * You are today where your thoughts have brought you;you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. – James Allen
It is not the function of our soul to gain God, to utilise him for any special material purpose. All that we can ever aspire to is to become more and more one with God. – Rabindranath Tagore * * * * * We are fighting for a righteous cause – our right to live with honour and in peace – are not for the sake of self-glory or to rule over others. – Guru Hargobind Singh * * * Read More …
Meditate on the Only OneWho pervades land, water and air,Who has created this universeOf which there is no boundHe knows all but none can know him.He is the Lord of the lords, the God of Gods,And the Master of masters;Let’s know this adorable One. – Rammohun Roy * * * * * The human soul realizes how impure is its nature when it dissociates itself from God; and how noble it becomes when it is with Him. – Debendranath Tagore Read More …
The world in Thine, from Thee it rose, By Thee it ebbs, by Thee it flows, Hence, worldly lore! By whom is wisdom shown? The Eternal knows, knows all, and He alone! – Omar Khayam * * * * * Prayer is the peace of our spirit, the stillness of our thoughts, the evenness of recollection, the seat of meditation, the rest of our cares and the calm of our tempest; prayer is the issue of a quiet mind, of untroubled thoughts, it Read More …
Religion has its truth in its moral significance, not in external practices of imaginary value; its value is in upholding man in his life of good thoughts, good words and good deeds. – Rabindranath Tagore * * * * * The dreamers are the saviors of the world. As the visible world is sustained by the invisible, so men, through all their trials and sins and sordid vocations, are nourished by the beautiful visions of their solitary dreamers. – James Read More …
Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude. – Ralph Waldo Emerson * * * * * Some of you say, “Joy is greater than sorrow,” and others say, “Nay, sorrow is the greater.” But I say unto you, they are inseparable.Together they come, and when one sits alone with you at Read More …
He is Ever-present, Good, Intelligent, Infinite, Above all, Formless (one without a Second), All pervading, Ruler of everything, Abode of all, Omnipotent, Almighty, Unchanging, Perfect, Incomparable. Raja Rammohun Roy Differences between Religion and Spirituality ▪ Religion is not just one, there are many. ▪ Spirituality is one. ▪ Religion is for those who sleep. ▪ Spirituality is for those who are awake. ▪ Religion is for those who need someone to tell them what to do and want to be Read More …
The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. – James Allen * * * * * Violence can only breed more violence and suffering. Our struggle must remain non-violent and free of hatred. – Dalai Lama * * * * * Nothing bears true existence except God. The existence of whatever things that appear to us, relies on the existence Read More …
“MANASULONA KAARUMABBO “ – TELUGU BRAHMO SANGEET – by MAHA KAVI D KRISHNA SASTRY English Translation with summary by Sri ILYAS Even when the darkest of the clouds and murky gloom totally envelope you, sing with a clear heart – Brahma Kripahikevalam… Brahma Kripahikevalam Even when your heart is gutted in a devastating fire, and body is writhing with poison hemlock, sing with a clear heart – Brahma Kripahikevalam…Brahma Kripahikevalam Even when your life turns into an endless desert or Read More …