By Viveksagardas Swami BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha In 1950, at the young age of 28, Pramukh Swami was appointed by Shastriji Maharaj as the president of BAPS. With an unwavering spirit, he traveled tirelessly from village to village, managing the administration and spreading satsang. Often traversing long distances through rain, heat, and cold, Pramukh Swami remained undeterred...
By Juliana Di Leonardo As yellow daffodils emerge from the ground, and rotund groundhogs begin to make their appearance scurrying around grassy fields, we are reminded that Springtime is finally upon us. The excitement for longer and warmer days is incited by the playful cat-and-mouse game rendered by the sun; teasing with sporadic temperatures that...
By Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj Mystic poetry and literature are rich in verses addressing the way to a peaceful, calm life. One of the greatest mystic poet-saints of the past century, Sant Darshan Singh Ji Maharaj, has written a verse that captures the way to lead lives in which we reduce stress and anger...
By John Di Leonardo Gambling is one of the 7 addictions, or Sapta Vyasan, recognized and prohibited by Jainism. This vice has devastated the lives of many persons and their families, however, when it comes to horse racing, it devastates the lives of animals as well. Surely, a great deal of Jains as well as...
By John Di Leonardo Every year, well-meaning people buy domestic ducks from hatcheries or live slaughter markets and release them to the wild. Not only am I vehemently opposed to their release, but I am opposed to their purchase in the first place. A dog and cat shelter that bought puppies from a puppy mill or cats from a...
Swamishri appreciated that technology could build a nation. And, for Swamishri, his ‘technology’ was his faith in God. He would often say that the wisdom of atma and paramatma is our technology which enhances people. By Aksharkirtandas Swami BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha For thousands of years, people have discussed the nature of God. But, to fathom God is...
By Juliana Di Leonardo As crocuses begin to emerge from the ground, we are reminded of new beginnings, regrowth, and transformation. It’s a time when we start to feel more alive and rejuvenated by the sun and the increasing temperatures that welcome the earth’s awakening. Garden enthusiasts have already begun the prep work of their...
By Gnanvatsaldas Swami BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Pramukh Swami Maharaj was a revered spiritual leader and the fifth spiritual guru of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS). He was known for his exceptional leadership qualities and the ability to manage personal emotions while dealing in the professional sphere. In this article, we will delve deeper into his life...
By Juliana Di Leonardo Storybooks tell us that monsters are fanciful creatures adorned with long sharp teeth, grotesque bodies, batlike wings, claws, and red beady eyes; an image so distinct that it would be impossible to fathom such a beast without ill intent, but as we learned from the animated original television series Scooby-Doo, humans...
