Meditations on Transcendence

  Rāma-Nāma: The Supreme Rasāyana In Ayurveda, rasāyana means rejuvenation. It is the path to long life, strength, and mental clarity. Great sages took herbs like Āmalakī and Guḍūcī to stay healthy. But in the Hanuman Chalisa , we hear of a higher rasāyana: "Rām rasāyana tumhare pāsā, sadā raho raghupati ke dāsā." “You hold the elixir of Rāma’s name, and always remain His servant.” This is the true nectar. Material rasāyanas help the body, but Rāma-nāma rasāyana helps the soul . By chanting Lord Rāma’s name, one becomes free from fear, disease, and death. Hanuman is the perfect example. He is full of Rāma’s name and service. That is why he is strong, wise, and fearless. Real health means remembering the Lord with love. In this age, the holy name is the greatest medicine . Take it daily, and your life becomes successful. Rasāyana in Ayurveda: The Art of Rejuvenation and Longevity In the profound system of Āyurveda , the science of life, Rasāyana holds a place of gr...

  The Bitter Path to Spiritual Bliss "For one who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, his mind will remain the greatest enemy." - Bhagavad Gita 6.6 Life's difficulties, like bitter medicine, can be challenging to endure. Yet, just as Ayurvedic remedies restore physical health, these hardships pave the way for spiritual well-being. Obstacles, when confronted with patience and perseverance, become stepping stones towards enlightenment. The initial bitterness of challenges transforms into the sweetness of spiritual growth, much like bitter medicine leads to the nectar of good health. By embracing and tolerating life's trials, we cultivate resilience and wisdom. This journey of endurance ultimately yields the profound nectar of spiritual bliss, proving that what begins as bitter often ends in eternal sweetness.