Words of Wisdom (2010)

If you are running after financial security or a better future for your children and ignore your health, you will be in for a terrible surprise. Ill health will overshadow everything else that you may be doing .... more

Having guided three Hindu youth camps this summer, I have marveled many a time at children under my care. The speed at which they learn is absolutely amazing. The younger they are, the more eager they are to learn. After only one or two lessons ... more

Speak up if you are asked for advice.
Be quiet if it's none of your business.

Speak up and talk about the goodness of others.
Be quiet about their shortcomings.
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See how much downsizing you can do in your life. Take a look at how many articles of clothing you have in the closet and how many of these you simply cannot do without. Keep only what you usually wear, and refuse to keep the rest... more

We seem to remember certain events and facts, but completely forget others. A man who remembers the batting average of major league baseball players forgets his own wedding anniversary year after year... more

The world is full of winners as well as whiners. You can spot the winners easily. They always have a smile on the face, confidence in their walk, and an infectious laughter when they talk. You find yourself automatically gravitating towards the ... more

There is someone living within whom we have to know. He is the mother, father, brother, sister, companion and beloved. He lives within, yet is a stranger to us. He inspires, guides, heals and graces. He hears the voice of the heart and is the only refuge. He was always with ... more

- If you wish to have good friends, be a good friend to others.
- If you want to be happy, dwell on all that is good in your life.
- If you want to be successful, be prepared to put in the hard work.
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We regularly receive notices through email, answering machine and postal mail. There are reminders to renew the driver's license; reminders to go in for routine dental appointments and medical checkups, reminders to pay the water and electricity bills on time, and reminders to .... more

This world is a temporary dwelling place for us, but we treat it as a permanent abode. Any day we may get the order to leave. We will not get the chance to do any packing at that time. We must be packed up in advance, prepared to leave immediately. What should we pack? What is going to go with us? .... more

There are so many people who need your help - all sorts of help. Volunteer some of your time to help others. Volunteering doesn't have to be necessarily on a very big scale such as helping to build homes or repair damage left by a hurricane. You can become involved in a small project, a medium ... more

Let Worry is a big part of life for many people, who routinely torment themselves over real as well as imaginary problems. At times we become absolutely paralyzed by the worries in our mind and cannot be at peace .... more

Let us not bury our heads in the sand and remain unaware of the negative influences that surround the impressionable minds of children. The role models for this generation are TV and movie stars, sports heroes and rock stars who are often ... more

The entire world is our teacher, offering valuable lessons on a daily basis. You just have to keep your eyes and ears open. Getting out of the car at the airport yesterday I was surprised to hear a man asking in Hindi ... more

In many parts of the world people do some heavy duty cleanup in the spring season. They fix up the house, paint it, discard what cannot be used and give away what can be used by others. Spring cleaning includes taking out the weeds from the garden and ... more

A disciple of Lord Buddha expressed a keen desire to preach His message to the masses. Buddha said, "Son! This task is not easy. There will be many who will abuse you verbally." The disciple replied, "Master, I will feel grateful that they are not throwing stones." "They may throw stones also," said Buddha. The disciple said ... more

These words immediately bring to mind the image of three monkeys - one is covering his eyes, another is covering his ears and the third one has hands over his mouth. It is a very cute image connected to a simple saying which carries ... more

People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered.
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Be kind anyway... more

Humans are supposedly the most intelligent creatures, but we often have expectations that completely defy logic. Many have fallen prey to the email scam in which someone in Nigeria needs assistance in getting millions of dollars out of the country and that someone promises you hundreds of thousands for your trouble. Many have gone to the extent of borrowing money to travel to Africa in hopes of becoming rich. They end up ... more

• Just because you failed many times, do not assume that you will never succeed.
• Just because there is so much wrong in the world, do not assume that nothing is right here.
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A common question people ask is, "Why do the good ones suffer so much in life while the bad ones seem to prosper?" Story after story is told of miseries befalling the kind hearted soul while fortune smiles on the one who does nothing but cause harm to others. The individual asking the question tends to silently place the blame ..... more

When someone pushes us into doing something, we assert our independence and say, "Don't be so bossy; don't tell me what to do." The other person may have our best interest at heart and following his advice may be good for us, but the fact is .... more

All planes are flown by a two-person crew consisting of a captain, known as the pilot, and a first officer, known as the co-pilot. Both are fully qualified to fly the plane, and usually do so in alternating turns. If a crew is going from New York to Chicago to Seattle, the captain will fly the first leg and the copilot will fly the second. Regardless of who is flying the plane, .... more

Would you consent to be treated by a doctor who has attended medical school for years but has never treated a patient in his life, or taught by a teacher who has learned all about making lesson plans but has never made one? Does a country send athletes to the Olympics who can rattle off all kinds of statistics in their sleep but have never played an actual game?... more

Children are not at all afraid to ask questions or make inquiries. Recently I saw three little children lined up in front of me at the airport. The three siblings were asking a young lady standing behind them whether she spoke Spanish. Although the young lady in question was obviously from the Indian subcontinent, the children were asking this question in Spanish itself. They had no preconceived notions to limit their inquiries. They did not assume .... more

Recently I witnessed something unusual. A few high school students were sitting in a circle with their teacher. The teacher pointed to a student and asked everybody to say something nice about him. Everybody was quiet. The going was slow initially. People had a hard time articulating what they wanted to say and the person was getting embarrassed... more

You get up in the morning and busy yourself with various demands that life has placed in your path. Before you know it, the day has come to an end when a disturbing thought hits you: "I didn't think about God at all today." You ask yourself, "What can I do to remind myself of God?"... more

As infants, we have the entire world to explore, and we look at everything and everyone with eyes full of wonder. A child starts discovering the world with all his five senses, and the process of discovery is incredibly interesting. The child explores with such great speed that parents cannot keep up with him... more

You are busy living, working hard, doing what you are supposed to do and going along your merry way when all of a sudden life takes an unexpected turn and you find yourself facing a big challenge. You lose your job, or a loved one becomes ill, or you are passed over for a promotion due to office politics... more

Very few people are experts in the art of listening. Most of us are usually absorbed in our own world, and are not accustomed to paying full attention to what is being said. This leads to the common complaint, "You never listen to me." Being a good listener ... more

In light of the recent earthquake and the following devastation in Haiti, many people are asking, "Why does God allow all this to happen?" Such questions abound at this time and in similar situations. Interestingly enough, there is a tendency to point an accusatory finger at God whenever disaster strikes, but rarely does one ... more

One of the best ways to learn is to learn directly from someone. Books are a wonderful source of knowledge, but they are not enough. If they were, the teaching profession would be non-existent. It is quite a privilege to be able to seek advice from an expert in the field.... more

We are living in the Age of Excess, with America leading the way. Houses are built with walk-in closets which can easily accommodate 5-6 people. There are homes so cluttered with things that if there is ever a move, even 20 large trucks will not be enough to move all the possessions. And then there are people who do not know ... more

My new year wishes for you: * Laughter, love and sunshine * Ability to smile in the midst of problems * Good health and spiritual wealth * Serene moments during a busy day * Strong faith in God ... more