New: datta-maataAll contenthive-129948krhive-196917zzanhive-183959hive-180932hive-185836hive-166405steemhive-150122hive-144064hive-101145uncommonlabhive-188619hive-145157hive-183397hive-184714bitcoinlifekrsuccesshive-193637motivationhive-180301hive-103599hive-139150TrendingNewHotLikerssgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 226 : One can change his fate of future births by doing noble deeds in this birthWe can say that spirituality has its base on the theory of previous births. If we say that past births, present birth and future births do not exist, then sins-merits, scriptures of dharma and…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 225: Effect of dreamsTo keep up the promise given, Harischandra had sold his wife to an old brahmin. He gave the money he had obtained to sage Vishwamitra. But, the sage said that the money was not sufficient. So, the…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 224 : Truth alone triumphsSince Harischandra did not give money for his yagna, Vishwamitra sent him away along with his wife and children out of the kingdom. Then, Harischandra left for Kashi city. He thought, "Naishā…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 223: Follow the truthWe have discussed about the story of Vishwamitra and Harischandra. The sage asked the king for charity in order to do yagna. That yagna needs money which is equivalent to the height travelled by a…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 222: We must not interfere in someone else's businessWe must not poke our noses into the private matters of husband-wife, friends, someone's wealth issues, spirituality (like penance). When a husband and wife fight, one must not try to intrude in…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 221: Drinking alcohol is a great sin and is injurious to healthThe caption "Drinking is prohibited" is good. The conscience is a wonderful boon given by God. The scriptures say that the one who loses conscience is equal to a dead body. Sleep is a natural…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 220: Why did Draupadi become Pancāli?Why did Draupadi become Pancāli? We remember several stories and incidents when we listen to the word 'Pancāli'. Let us discuss about it later. There is a story especially for the name itself.…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 219 : Attributes of the Lord and the three GunasThe Vedas and scriptures proclaim that Paramatma has no attributes. This is what we have discussed so far. The scriptures say that Matsya, Kurma, Rama, Krishna and other deities are the incarnations…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 218: We must listen to the words of eldersFollow the words of elders! We have discussed that the birds that were found in Kurukshetra are being brought up in the hermitage of sage Shamīka. After growing up for several years, Sage Shamīka…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 217: Understand the strength of God and live fearlessly praying to GodWe have earlier discussed how the celestial woman, Opuvu had to suffer the curse. We have learnt that showing egoistic attitude and trying to examine the noble souls and mahātmas is wrong. Let us…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 216: Never show off in front of elders.It is wrong to show off pride in front of elders. If we observe carefully, we will understand that for any loss, the feeling of pride is the main reason. Few show their egoistic nature in front of…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 215: Overcome the eighteen flaws to attain yoga siddhi (powers)Let's discuss a bit about the practice of Yoga. It means attainment. Who attains whom? The scriptures of Yoga say that the Jīvatma attains the Paramatma. That which makes this possible is the…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 214: The rules to serve GuruAccording to the agreement made with Duryodhana, the Pandavas had to spend 12 years of exile in forest and for the last year, they must spend 13th year of exile incognito. Everyone knows this story.…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 213: Leave excessive desires by adopting a life of contentmentDharmaraja performed Rājasūya yāga in Indraprastha (story from Mahabharata) Everyone knows about Mahabharata. All the Kauravās attended this ritual upon the invitation received from Dharmaraja.…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 212: God gives us the opportunity to serve to give us the fortune of serving and not because of our ability to serveThis story of Garuthmanta is very nice. Those who engage in dharmic (righteous) activities, those who serve God and those who serve the people must believe that it is God who has given them the…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 211: How to identify the best person?How to identify the best person? In the society, there will be different types of people - superior, mediocre and inferior. We become like the ones with whom we make friendship. Hence, we must try…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 210: Worldly mattersLure towards the worldly matters (Vishayāh) is dangerous. The worldly matters are those that attract the human senses. They are shabda (sound),sparsha (touch), rūpa (form), rasa (taste), gandha…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 209: Dispassion is the only thing that makes you fearlessVairāgyamēva abhayam! Every man wishes for happiness and does not wish for sorrows. Hence, he tries very hard to attain the objects that give him happiness and keeps the objects that give him…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 208: Qualities to learn from other beings and fellow humansSimhadēkam bakādēkam sikshēt chatvāri kukkutāt! Pāyasāth pancasikshēth ca shat shunah trīni gardhabāt!! Man learns so many things because of education. But, there are many lessons that he has to…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 6 years agoDatta Maata 207: The eight flowers that grow in our bodyWhat is a real flower? Many people worship God every day. Few people worship with loads and loads of flowers and behave as though there is no one superior to them in this world. They are only doing…
