Author - Aadishri Arun

What is Happiness? It is a commodity that is being chased by every being in the world. We all want it but very few have it and even those who have it, they find it difficult to constantly remain in that state.
Let us look at the question of Happiness closely.

There are two kinds of happiness. One is what most of us chase. This is an inner state of the mind that is induced by our circumstances. When we get what we desire, we feel happy and when we don’t get what we expect, we feel unhappy, sad and anxious.

Thus this kind of happiness/ sadness is completely dependent on some external circumstance or object. We all know the state of happiness when we get a new car, a new friend, go on a vacation or have a new addition to the family! We may also feel happy when we get wealth, fame or acclaim. This kind of reason for happiness is why women go shopping! Sadness is the opposite side of this coin. We feel sad when we have a setback, when we may have lost a business or money or a friend or a loved one. (more…)

You are individual souls that have emerged from the soul of God. That means you are one family and what does one promise one’s child? Since God loves you thus, He promises you not only to give salvation but to supply all your needs. None of God’s promises has failed. The Bible, Joshua 23:14, has prophesied “…Not one word has failed of all the good things that the LORD your God promised concerning you. All have come to pass for you; not one of them has failed.”

This is an absolutely wonderful promise! What a picture of the love and kindness of God! Even when you struggle in your faith, He will remain faithful to you because you are part of Him and He can’t deny Himself. It is prophesied – “And God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by LORD.” Bible, Philippians 4:19 – Now give notice, God has obligated Himself only to the extent of your needs. That would include food, clothing, shelter, companionship, love, and salvation through Lord. It would not include the multiplicity of luxuries that you have come to think of as needs.

Surrender is a key step in our journey towards self-realization. Most of us rebel against surrendering to anyone outside of ourselves. We have been brought up to believe that we have to strengthen our ego, gain skills and knowledge and by that we can progress in our goals. These goals could be spiritual or temporal. For us everything in life-including God-realization is a project. A project for which we have to work towards diligently.

The nature of God-realization is totally different. It is only by completely surrendering to God’s will that we can be self-realized. Why is this so? The reason is that when we are ruled by the Ego, all we can see is a limited world. I, Me, Myself is what our life revolves around. In that situation the world is divided into two categories. The first category is Me and all those things that belong to me. The second category is those things that are not in the first category! (more…)

God’s Promises About Money, Finances, Prosperity and Employment:
Lord said –

In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. Trials and tribulations may come; but be assured that Lord will not forsake you even amidst all these trials and tribulations. He will surely help you. You need not be afraid when Lord is with you to guide you and to help you in all circumstances. God also assures His seekers that He would deliver the righteous from all afflictions. All we need to do is to have patience. You must wait for the deliverance of the Lord and count on His promises. God’s timing is perfect. Every things happens exactly when it is supposed to happen and not a minute sooner or not a minute later. He loves you so much that He is ready to do anything for your happiness. (more…)

Many of you are seekers of the divine kingdom. Your aim is to have a relationship with the only reality – that is God. But you find yourselves lost on the path and your urge to seek God does not seem to bear fruit. Many of you get disheartened at your constant failure. Some of you feel an inferiority complex – that you will never be able to find salvation.

The reason for being in constant failure inspite of your effort is that sin is playing the spoiler. Sin denotes rebellion against God, and while you are in sin, you are not in the will of God. Always remember in your mind that if you are bearing any sin in your heart, God will not listen to you. Thus if you want your efforts to bear fruit, your prayers must be according to God’s will and not your will. Remember this truth, that when you are sinning, you are carrying out your will, not God’s will. (more…)