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The Essence Blog

The Official Blog of Acharya Shree Yogeesh consists of lecture summaries from the 2006 to present monthly newsletters.

Nature of your True Self

We are in the spiritual environment of Haridwar near the banks of the Ganges River. In India, the Ganges River is considered to be the most holiest river because of its healing and purifying waters.

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Increase your Compassion; Increase your Love

As a human you cannot commit sin but we are all imperfect beings. There is not a single human who is perfect.

Human life is very precious.

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Diwali as a Celebration of Life

Diwali is a great celebration in India. It is felt throughout the country and it is the largest of its kind in the world. In Hindu philosophy, there is the assertion that there is something beyond the physical body and mind called Atman, the soul. Diwali is the celebration of this inner light. With the realization of the Soul come compassion, love and awareness of the oneness of all things. This realization is celebrated with fireworks, lights, flowers, sharing of sweets and worship. Stories vary about Diwali but its essence remains in the rejoicing of the inner light. The festival also marks the victory of good over evil thus it is observed as a festival of lights. Entire cities and villages are illuminated. In the dark night you can see lights everywhere reflecting into the sky. Hindus, Jains and Sikhs all mark this occasion. Particularly for the Jains, Diwali marks the day when Mahavira achieved Nirvana. This day is celebrated in many parts of the world including United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, Thailand, Trinidad, Nepal, Indonesia, and Mauritius etc. It has become part of the local culture in many areas.

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