From Einstein, Tagore, to Ostrog and Xavier in this December issue we introduce you to unique and highly elevated souls that have visited Earth to share and transform our existence. We give insight into the subtle difference between Avatars, Saints and Sages and explain how a physical body affects even the greatest Masters. Explore the ferocious yet infinitely compassionate Maha Kali and how this aspect of Mother Divine can bring the sincere seeker to the Supreme State. Dive into the entertaining and uplifting story of a monk and a butcher in Mahabharata teaching us about the importance of duty. Be challenged by Sachdeva’s search on what is destiny versus our free will and how with awareness and conscious choice we may change our conditioned responses.
We hope you enjoy our latest issue. May it enlighten and brighten your month!
From “We are the makers of our own Destiny” to “Not a leaf stirs without the Will of the Divine Grace”, Ajay Sachdeva delves into various viewpoints, teachings and belief structures that cover the topic of destiny vs. free will and the importance of awareness in making a conscious choice to change our “programming” so that we are not governed by our conditioned responses and can truly ‘take destiny in our hands.’
“No duty is ugly, no duty is impure it is only the way in which the work is done, that determines its worth.” This learning is beautifully portrayed in a story from the Mahabharata. It consists of the teachings imparted by a butcher to a monk.
Learn about the distinction between Avatars, Saints and Sages. From Bhagavat Gita’s narratives of Avatars, types of Avatars in whom God has taken on form on Earth, to the lives of Saints and divine personalities, this article gives an in depth understanding.
Absolutely terrifying, dark and ferocious when observed from the vital plane of human ignorance, and yet fully golden and infinitely compassionate, Mahakali is the Mother of aspiration and highest transcendental heights. Sri Chinmoy shares his experience and insight about the great Mother Kali, a fierce aspect of Mother Divine that fights our inner enemies for us and can take a seeker to the Supreme state in a twinkling of the eye provided that he/she is sincere and dedicated.
Ordinary human beings are born with a certain amount of prarabdha, but even Krishna, Shiva and other enlightened Masters had to face many adversities in life. Sadhguru explains how even an enlightened being is governed by the laws of the physical.
In this uplifting story John Sanidopoulos shares a touching story of a miraculous healing and complete transformation in the life of the US Senator Bill Barr who was touched by the Grace of a powerful Saint from Montenegro, St. Basil of Ostrog. Senator’s experience of healing was so transformative that he dedicated his life to service to victims of terrorist attacks and overall service to humanity.
“Do you believe in the divine isolate from the world?” Einstein asked Tagore. The universe of reality discussed by two of the greatest minds of mankind. Read this compelling and authentic dialogue between Einstein and Tagore recorded in Berlin 1930.
In this brief survey of the life and miraculous achievements of Chico Xavier, Brian Foster offers a glimpse into the life of an extraordinary man from Brasil through whom the Spirit Realm fully revealed what life after death is actually like and how exactly the process of multiple lives functions. Before leaving his body in the year 2002, Chico psychographed a total of 469 books, the proceeds of which were donated to charity. His books are an amazing window into the spirit world and the true wealth of humankind.
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November 2015 issue of The Awakening Times is dedicated to the great Indian Master Neem Karoli Baba. Through several stories from his life and experience sharing from devotees you will get the opportunity to get to know this amazing Master and gain understanding about his supreme stature.
November issue will also cover other discerning topics like how to transcend all earthly barriers in order to realize one’s true Self; insights on how the Science and Spirituality actually converge; latest discoveries about the pyramids in Egypt; how to live a waste-free life – all this and more in the November issue of The Awakening Times, your friend on the path of Awakening.
We hope you enjoy our latest issue. May it enlighten and brighten your month!
True Self is a symbolic story about the inner journey of two characters, Space and Air. It beautifully conveys the mechanism of human identification with the dark and a powerful realization that happens once the false identification with Darkness is dropped and true identity of Light leads one to the realization of his/her true Self.
With utmost sincerity Ajay Sachdeva explores the topic of convergence between science and spirituality and shows how several laws of Science (Physics in particular) can be viewed from spiritual perspective, explaining basic spiritual truths and principles. It is high time that we strive for this convergence for, as Einstein said, “Science without Religion (or rather spirituality) remains blind while Religion (Spirituality) without Science remains lame!”
A provocative, direct and encouraging article on how we are to find the strength and boldness to transcend all earthly and inner barriers in order to find our true self. The author guides us to “Outlaw Magic”, an infinite power that pushes us beyond self-made barriers and moral codes created by the society.
A heart-warming, enchanting and thought provoking article about the powerful Indian Yogi Neem Karoli Baba. You can feel Neem Karoli Baba’s divine energy when reading about his miracles, the simplicity of his life and the profoundness of his teachings.
There is a big difference between a real Guru and an instrument (“window”) of a Guru – windows never see, but they can show. This is a great achievement as well but it is not equal to the stature of a Guru. It is very important that one admits where he/she belongs stature-wise. This insight and many more can be found in this sincere experience-sharing by Cheryl Simone who had a profound experience with Ram Dass in her twenties and understood its meaning in full many years later when she met her real Guru.
Experience an evening with Sri Sudhir Mukerjee also known as Dada, who was Neem Karoli Maharaj’s closest devotee. This article, written by Ram Dass from the perspective of a Westerner, is filled with devotion and deep awareness for Guru and the learnings of being in close proximity of a Guru.
Andras Goczey, a Hungarian architect discovers that six small satellite pyramids near the three Pyramids of Giza display key elements of both solar and lunar calendar. Fascinating scientific explorations about perfectly set calendars that indicate quarters of the year as well as summer and winter solstice.
A fresh new perspective of life by Bea Johnson who lives waste-free with her family since 2008. Read more about her experiences at the Burning Man, a week-long camping in the middle of a desert with 75 thousand other people, all dedicated to waste-free living to the minutest detail!
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This month issue is dedicated to Sai Baba from Shirdi. You are invited to dive into our articles of Sai Baba, narrating his many miracles and transformation of lives. Find out how a young bearded man became the famous Shirdi Sai Baba and what his relevance is today. Learn about the Mayan way of greeting and how its power can positively contribute to our existence; Mohanji’s powerful communion with a higher master, challenging the audience about their readiness to loose; lessons we as adults can learn from the purity and divinity of children; the questionable need as well as meaning of a Guru in our lives and a beautiful story of equilibrium between Desire and Renunciation.
We hope you enjoy our latest issue. May it enlighten and brighten your month!
The time has come to use the power of the Mayan Tradition. This article explains how the Mayan way of greeting – In Lak’ech Ala K’in – affects our life and how we can utilize this Mayan power and wisdom to transform our lives and the lives of everyone around us.
Is Guru really necessary on one’s path to self-realization? What are the true qualities of a Guru and how is one to recognize him? Find out this and more from this succinct and elucidating article based on the teachings of Pujya Swami Paramanand Bharati Ji.
The story of a stranger with sparkling eyes who took shelter in a mosque in Shirdi Village (of Maharshtra State, In India) at the beginning of 18th century is as relevant today as it was three centuries ago. Sai Baba continues to transform lives of all those who choose to connect with his consciousness. Find out how a young bearded man became the famous Shirdi Sai Baba and what is his relevance today.
Through his miracles and stories told in symbols and parables, Sai Baba conveyed his messages to people in his unique but most effective ways. Sai Baba imparted knowledge in accordance with the capacity of the recipient to absorb it and always managed to stir something deep within the hearts of people. These are only some of his many miracles that give the reader an idea of the unfathomable greatness of Sai.
Deeply touching and awakening stories by devotees of Sai Baba. Emerge in Sai Baba’s divine miracles, his many mysterious appearances as a fakir and how he transforms lives – from a women who safely delivers her baby, to the miraculous healing of a sick patient, the appearance of a train ticket and many more – all narrated by devotees themselves.
Mohanji shares a communion with a higher master. A direct and powerful message to the readers, guiding us to true happiness, which is that of someone who has nothing inside. Nothing to defend. Nothing to fear. Nothing to run away from. Nothing to do. Nothing to prove. Nothing to think. Nothing to achieve. Are you ready to loose?
A nostalgic view of an adult into the wisdom of children and the purity of their way of living – from their language of love, living in the now, sincere laughter from within and the absence of judgements – five practical lessons from children that we as adult can learn from.
A beautiful story of equilibrium between Desire and Renunciation, the human traits that are also names of the two main characters in this story – Desire, the son of a rich businessman and Renunciation, the daughter of a humble Brahmin. “The way we live is our teaching to the world, what is said in words is always less” is one of the profound messages of this lovely story.
Our August issue is out! Dive into enlightening wisdom of Sai Baba and Mohanji. Let yourself be transported to high energy places in our world, from Arunachala to Machu Picchu. Learn about ancient meditation practices from China and life challenges of the rickshaw drivers in Madagascar. Be healthy and inspired to change your daily habits by refusing to follow main stream media. And most of all feel the vibrations of love, light and highest truth emanating from our stories and articles to you.
We hope you enjoy our latest issue. May it enlighten and brighten your month!
Do you feel like time is speeding up for the past years? Have days become more intense and rapid for you? This can be attributed to the shift of Yugas. Mohanji explains the change from Kali Yuga to Sathya Yuga and how this shift affects the Earth and our lives. He leaves the reader with a tangible guidance on breathing, our spine and 360 Degrees awareness in order to cope with these changes well.
Savior and Father is the meaning of the words Sai and Baba. In this article we explore his personality, his fierce and compassionate nature, his joy for dance and wrestling. We follow Sai Baba’s journey from living under a Neem Tree, to Dwarkamai and his Lendi Garden in Shirdi. We try to catch a small glimpse of his divine nature and Supreme Consciousness.
It is time to explore the deeper meaning and influence of 24/7 mainstream media on our health. It is time to detach from a life that is controlled by negative news. In this article we explore six health benefits if we do not believe mainstream media. It encourages the reader to detach from mainstream media in order to live a healthy and enriching life filled with awareness.
This rare documentary feature enables the reader to learn about Vorisoa, a 14 years old rickshaw driver in Madagascar. It is authentic. It is real and gives a rare insight into the daily life of communities in Madagascar. The article also explores a social business by Monyati Initiatives and how their sustainable approach empowers rickshaw drivers and their families.
Is it possible to stand and meditate? In 1939, Wang Xiangzhai issued a public challenge to prove the value of the standing meditation (zhan zhuang), the practice of which brings to light that we are addicted to distraction and how the same can be resolved by ‘starving the beast’. Wang Xiangzhai’s paradoxes are filled with true wisdom.
Learn more about the sacred hill Arunachala located in the temple town of Tiruvanamalai in India, which is considered to be the largest naturally-occurring lingam on the planet with a sacred link to Maccu Picchu. This article offers profound insights about the true meaning and purpose of a lingam and benefit of being in the presence of this mighty hill’s vibrations.
The meaning of the title of this beautiful article is “I salute the tree in adoration”. Why are trees, the Peepal tree in particular, being worshipped in India? With great sincerity and depth of emotion the author of this article invokes in the reader deep respect towards the mighty trees and their service to all life. Only with maturity can one rise in subtlety in order to truly experience and understand the greatness of trees.
In this short but insightful article, PF Sloan shares his experience of direct encounter with Sathya Sai Baba, first through a dream and then in person. The beauty of the experience of being chosen for the interview by the great Sai Baba himself and the subtle ways in which Baba works to bring about a deep transformation in a person, as described in this article, are truly mind-boggling.
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