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You Are Not Helpless (2)

[3] Some people pray to Parama Puruśa, [...] my opinion, there is no need to ask Parama Puruśa for strength. [...] ability to speak, there is no need to ask Parama Puruśa for anything. [...] along the path of spirituality.

Your Ideal in Life (3)

[3] [Bábá paused and [...] he went to him but didn’t ask for a thing. Sudámá was a greater devotee than was Arjuna.

[6] What you must do is simply surrender [...] complete self-surrender. You should ask the Lord to make you what He wants. You should ask the Lord to take that work from You which He desires.

Yoga, Tantra, and Kevalá Bhakti (1)

[21] You can make an analogy. A little [...] kevalá bhakti in their hearts do not ask Parama Puruśa for anything. [...] You alone, nothing else.”

“Ye Yathá Máḿ Prapadyante” (8)

[5] In fact, the best thing is not to ask Parama Puruśa for anything. [...] devotion human beings decide what to ask from Parama Puruśa. If [...] much selfishness, what will they ask? They will say internally to Parama [...] they cannot hope to attain Him.

[8] Some people say: “No, no, [...] come across many such people who ask for promotion in their jobs. Again, [...] was no real desire to attain Him.

[10] The next grade of bhaktas say, [...] sáttvikii bhaktas. They don’t ask for any material thing no doubt, but they ask for liberation as they have reached [...] not Parama Puruśa Himself.

[12] The next grade of devotee says: [...] about my own needs, why should I ask Him for anything? He knows exactly [...] is good for me. So why should I ask You for anything? It is meaningless, [...] You, by making You happy.”

Yatamána, Vyatireka, Ekendriya and Vashiikára (1)

[9] The sádhaka should ask for and pray for the Lord Himself [...] a menace out of a seeming boon.

Yajiṋa and Karmaphala (1)

[38] One has to see appreciate how the [...] is suffering from pain, you may ask whether they are only reaping [...] distressed with divine sentiments.

Women of Bengal – Excerpt A (1)

[5] In the ancient social system of [...] identity of a person, people would ask a person, “What’s your [...] societies, according to necessity.

Which Is the Right Path? (1)

[1] Many people ask themselves the same question: [...] downfall), they are in a dilemma.

Where There Is Dharma There Is Iśt́a, and Where There Is Iśt́a There Is Victory (2)

[20] So there are two meaning for the [...] shall I do with them? Thus I do not ask anything of You except You Yourself.”

[22] Falsehood is the noumenal cause [...] caught red-handed and the police ask, “Have you committed this [...] wake up and he will be caught.

What Should Human Beings Do? (1)

[5] It is the duty of every human being to avoid wicked people. You may ask, “Can wicked people ever [...] strength will be greater than theirs.

What Is the Way? (1)

[25] In the scriptures knowledge is [...] authority in Geography, and you ask him, “Well, sir, you are [...] knowledge? In reply it is said,

What Is Dogma? (1)

[1] Our subject of discussion yesterday [...] sin, intellectuals may naturally ask a question: “How to attain that salvation?”

Vyatireka – 1 (1)

[12] There is a good story. An alcoholic [...] past the wine shop you didn’t ask for wine, and even though it’s [...] wine.” This is human psychology!

Vraja Krśńa and Dvaetaváda (Discourse 17) (1)

[9] Now let us see how the world is [...] aware that he or she exists. If you ask a rustic fellow, “Hello, [...] Philosophy had not yet come into being.

Vrajagopála and Pariprashna (Discourse 22) (3)

[1] What is pariprashna? Pariprashna [...] people actually move. Suppose we ask someone something and we then [...] is not such a question. When we ask something, receive an answer, [...] question is known as pariprashna.

[2] When the first sprout of knowledge arose among human beings, they began to ask, what is the Múlá [...] [Fundamental Cause] of the universe?

Vibration, Form and Colour (2)

[82] Yet, only opposition to idolatry [...] death your relatives may perhaps ask, “How much money has he [...] lest you later have to repent.

[88] People may ask, “We are ordinary people. [...] neither attraction nor aversion.

Various Occupations (1)

[57] The key to solving the medical [...] actual truth of the matter. One may ask, “Why does the public not [...] active in every sphere of society.

Vaedhii Bhakti and Shuddhá Bhakti (2)

[24] In this category of devotion one [...] thereby procure a good job.” To ask for worldly favours as a result [...] because you did not desire it.

[31] The first stage of shuddhá [...] rágánugá bhakti. “I don’t ask for anything, not even liberation or salvation. I love Him because that brings me joy.”

Under the Fathomless Depths of the Blue Sea (2)

[137] “Have you come to ask if you’re going to win the [...] support of many rich people?”

[152] The next day, at the crack of dawn, [...] the day in case a disciple would ask him a difficult question. In this way he avoided embarrassing situations.

Úk/Uk to Úd́ha (Discourse 10) (1)

[59] “Mr. Sarkar, I don’t [...] resolved to give you the gold coin and ask you to use it for flood relief in Monghyr District.”

To Whom Do You Belong? Where Do You Come From? (1)

[1] The subject of today’s discourse [...] found the answers. When people ask questions just for the sake of [...] will remain forever unanswered.

Towards the Noumenal Entity (3)

[16] Whatever Kála Puruśa [...] remember this. It is said, “To ask for anything is to die. Don’t [...] one asks.” Therefore, never ask anything from Parama Puruśa . If the Lord does wish to give something, ask only for Him and nothing else.

Three Interpretations of the Word “Krśńa” (1)

[10] You may ask, then why did Lord Shrii Krśńa [...] Mahábhárata had to be orchestrated.

Three Fundamental Factors to Succeed in Sádhaná Márga (1)

[7] The second factor is “pariprashnena”. People generally ask questions to improve one’s [...] march ahead and act accordingly.

The Vipra Age (3)

[49] Many major wars have been fought [...] a battlefield from a distance. Ask any historical analyst, "Who won [...] by the intellect of Churchill.

[151] When intellectuals cannot find ways to solve complex problems through their intellect, they ask God for spiritual liberation. [...] thinking is somewhat like this.

[248] There is also a group of leaders [...] possible here? It is natural to ask this question, because in the [...] their stomachs are never full.

The Universal Expression of Parama Puruśa (1)

[33] “But He knows everything [...] jiṋánii. So you boys, may I ask for a second time: “Do you [...] want to become bhaktas?”

The Three Vital Factors (2)

[4] The second point is pariprashna. Sometimes people ask questions only for the sake of [...] [questions]. A sádhaka is to ask pariprashna – what I am [...] philosophy. I want to do.”

The Three Prerequisites for Spiritual Knowledge (5)

[7] Pariprashnena. Pariprashnena means [...] thirst of your inquisitiveness you ask a question; and sometimes just to befool the other person you ask a question. The answer is known [...] make an inquiry. And sometimes you ask a question meaninglessly. All [...] import, and that is that you are to ask a question in order to get a certain [...] you in the practical field. You ask the question knowing that you [...] pariprashnena, and not ordinary questions.

The Thousand-Headed Puruśa (1)

[3] What is the capacity of the human [...] constantly. “What more could I ask from Him? What I actually need He knows better than me.”

The Supreme Entity Transcends All Colours (1)

[1] Vedic initiation consists of praying [...] intellect properly” means to ask for everything.

The Supreme Aesthetic Science and the Cult of Devotion (3)

[7] Now according to the devotional [...] Rágánugá Bhakti. People may ask, when was this aesthetic science, [...] established in Tantra and Yoga.

[10] How can you surrender the Self [...] ideation I get joy.” If you ask artists or architects as to why [...] because he or she gets pleasure.

[24] He possesses true knowledge. You ask Him about any subject, you will [...] Tatra Prajiṋá”

The Source of Internal Stamina (3)

[13] Now it is seen that you do not [...] not protest even if it is cut or ask water from human beings in the [...] priests or travelers for water.

[15] [When the tree is felled, it does not object; And when it withers, it does not ask for water.]

[25] Buddha says: “O mendicant, [...] friend’s house and they will ask you about what you are wearing [...] the burden that lies before you.

The Social Order and Superiority and Inferiority Complexes (1)

[8] There cannot be any complex in [...] uneducated child will go to him and ask for whatever he requires because [...] flower that dies before it blossoms.

The Righteous Gandhari – Excerpt A (1)

[2] She removed the cloth only twice [...] brothers to go before their mother and ask for blessings for victory in the [...] this rule to kill the Kaoravas.

The Psycho-Spiritual Evolution of Humans (1)

[12] There is one more thing in this [...] they did not have the intellect to ask where nature came from. They didn’t [...] they surrendered before nature.

The Primary Causes of Success (1)

[37] Then the king noticed a woman coming, [...] embarrass her, the king did not ask who she was, but Lakśmii crept back into the house, her face covered with shame.

The Place of Women in the Spiritual World (1)

[12] While she was teaching her son [...] proof of his ignorance could you ask for? In Sanskrit, alarka means [...] became wicked in all respects.

The Phases of Human Approach (1)

[13] Ekendriya : The third phase [...] say, tea or coffee, he or she will ask for one cup. Here the person is [...] all. This is called ekendriya.

The Pervasive Influence of Shiva (Discourse 4) (1)

[15] Now, we must say something about [...] the followers of the cult would ask for objects of pleasure. They [...] Bodhisattvas, were also created.

The Path unto the Abode of Beatitude (3)

[5] In this phase one is to remember [...] Entity. In the first phase you are to ask Parama Puruśa for the vitality [...] In the second phase you are to ask for vitality, psychic vitality, [...] physical or psychic imperfections.

[16] One need not ask for any thing at this stage; one [...] the Supreme Entity; it is a must.

The Path of Salvation (1)

[13] There are still others who think [...] (religious tent), and after a while they ask, “Well, the bell has already [...] please ring the bell quickly?”

The Moral Standard of the Age (1)

[12] She removed the cloth only twice [...] brothers to go before their mother and ask for blessings for victory in the [...] this rule to kill the Kaoravas.

The Liberation of the Devotee (1)

[1] Everyone longs for liberation, [...] possess the necessary courage to ask for liberation. Hence they have [...] tortures brought about by bondage.

The Intuitional Science of the Vedas – 3 (2)

[33] The word “Rśi”, [...] be contented? No, you will then ask for more. Such is the characteristic [...] attachment nor aversion for the wine.

[59] Incidentally a story flashes across [...] replied, “Look, you had better ask my wife about domestic affairs.” [...] of any other necessity.”

The History of Bengal – 1 (1)

[17] In the ancient social system of [...] identity of a person, people would ask a person, “What’s your [...] societies, according to necessity.

The Headmasters' Contest (2)

[2] One of the headmasters was a just [...] humbly request you to permit me to ask my opponent the first question.”

[3] “Certainly,” said the crowd. “A man of your humility should undoubtedly ask the first question.”

The Grandeur of the Supreme Entity (2)

[25] [Now in this march of life – [...] a master of geography, and if I ask him, “O gentleman, can you [...] within the scope of geography.

[26] Suppose a man is an MA in twenty [...] jiṋánam – but I will ask the jiṋániis to render more selfless service to the society.

The Futility of Non-Cardinal Prayers (1)

[5] Similarly it is futile to engage [...] its cherished goal. If you are to ask for anything, you should only [...] mátraeva Bhramamúlam.”

The Four Stages of Meditation (1)

[4] The meditator should pray for Supreme Consciousness Himself and nothing else. Meditators should not ask for worldly power, even if by [...] receive, coming in another form.

The Form of Sádhaná (1)

[24] Whenever it thinks it has one single [...] us to the object. Many persons ask: Since both good and bad are causative [...] perform the act of respiration.

The Field of Dharma (1)

[8] Now, why does Dhritarastra ask Sanjaya? Because Dhritarastra [...] Kurukśetra, what did they do?”

The Faculty of Knowledge – 4 (1)

[8] Suppose you are listening to someone [...] reproduced in the mind. You then ask someone: “What is this school [...] order to reach such a conclusion.

The Dreaded “Rebirebi” (6)

[5] Mr. Ganguli lived alone with his [...] the adjoining room. “First ask the doctor what the symptoms of [...] shouted at the top of her voice.

[6] “Mr. Ganguli, please ask your wife what she means by that disease,” shouted the doctor, also at the top of his voice.

[10] “My dear,” shouted Mrs. Ganguli from behind the screen, “ask the doctor if tobacco contains [...] smoking rather a lot these days. So ask him about the vitamins… and ask him if tobacco’s bad for the health.”

[13] “My dear,” shouted Mrs. Ganguli from behind the screen, “ask the doctor which vegetables contain vitamins. You’d better start eating them tomorrow.”

The Dialogues of Shiva and Párvatii – 4 (1)

[3] Lord Shiva insisted that everyone [...] sádhaná for them. So ask your naughty children to surrender to Him.”

The Dialogues of Shiva and Párvatii – 2 (2)

[9] They decided to categorize mudrá. [...] answered. Párvatii would ask, “What is the meaning of [...] “dominated by jumping”.

[17] In spiritual practice only a few [...] Párvatii got the opportunity to ask spiritual questions and to listen [...] ágama and nigama is Tantra.

The Devotee and the Lord (3)

[11] Exactly the reverse occurs in the [...] Cognitive Faculty. They do not ask the Supreme Being for wealth, [...] until they merge in the Supreme.

[12] They continue their efforts to [...] them by the Supreme Entity. To ask for extra power without first [...] been totally exhausted may they ask Parama Puruśa for anything. [...] not forget You, O Lord.”

The Desires of Khyát́andás (6)

[6] “By the way,” he continued, [...] I’m surprised you didn’t ask.”

[18] One day Nirmal Ghosh was visited [...] on a feast. Why don’t you ask Phani Mazumder what he’s planning to do with his money.”

[32] “I understand,” replied [...] Khyát́andás, “you should never ask a gentleman how many pieces of luchi he would like to eat. Rather, you should ask how many dozen pieces of luchi he would like.”

[56] The memorial ceremony was well [...] going to heaven and would never ask to see the business accounts again. [...] accounts ready for inspection?”

[63] The next scene took place in Amodpur [...] River Ganges. Only an idiot would ask me for money.”

The Cult of Spirituality – the Cult of Pinnacled Order (1)

[21] What should human beings do in [...] the same time, they should not ask for any occult power, but they [...] regarding ideation afterwards.

The Cosmic Father Has a Special Responsibility (1)

[10] The devotees know that whatever [...] them is best for them. They never ask for anything, mundane, supramundane [...] responsibility for the devotees.

The Birthright of All (1)

[6] He cannot say, “Get out, [...] that, because in that case you will ask Him, “O Lord, you say, ‘Get [...] something beyond Your mind.”

Táńd́ava, Shástra, and the Teachings of Shiva (1)

[4] The two of them together, Shiva [...] Párvatii would at times ask Shiva various questions, and with [...] basis of Tantra shástra.

Talks on Education – Excerpt E (1)

[10] Some people may ask: Why does Ananda Marga run many [...] first phase of making human beings.

Talks on Education – Excerpt D (1)

[6] 3) Whatever has been read and understood [...] is not learned. If you were to ask a man who had previously passed [...] as he has forgotten everything.

Taking the Opposite Stance in Battle (4)

[22] Pure devotion, parábhakti, [...] will you reply? You will certainly ask for what you think you need. But [...] pure devotion).” Those who ask for parábhakti or shuddhá [...] intelligent devotee like this.

[30] However, even if the philosophers [...] from both. If they are told to ask for anything, they will ask only for parábhakti and [...] parábhakti gets everything.

Synthesis and Analysis (1)

[7] Today many people have assembled here in Gorakhpur. Now I ask you, if no scientific progress [...] psychic demands of different ages.

Syntax (Discourse 11) (1)

[38] There is a difference in meaning [...] But if someone is nearby and we ask them to go to where the water [...] to pay some attention to this.

Svarńanakula Kathá (1)

[5] Shrii Krśńa then [...] wife. The father would go out and ask for alms from the people in the [...] the whole family would share it.

Surrender at the Altar of the Supreme (2)

[2] Human beings, on the contrary, [...] Bábá there! I will ask Bábá what to do! But how can I ask Him? When will I see Him?” [...] Ranchi to see Bábá.]

Surrender (2)

[6] But what is the correct way to [...] the responsibility for what you ask is yours – you might ask for something very inferior, although [...] my good – You know.”

Supreme Benevolence and Mundane Pleasure (Shreya and Preya) (1)

[67] If someone says that God came and [...] “bad”. His disciples did, of course, ask him, if He existed: Buddha was [...] “Is” or “Is not.”

Subjective Approach and Objective Adjustment (1)

[15] For this, what is required? For [...] certain subject or subjects, if I ask them to appear for the examination [...] So, it is a very difficult job.

Strange Experiences – Chapter 14 (2)

[6] We walked very far together. Afterwards, [...] front of a house. I thought, let me ask the people living here… [...] door. It was no longer necessary to ask her anything – she was none other than my sister’s mother-in-law.

Strange Experiences – Chapter 10 (1)

[4] Starting halfway through the night the cook would not let me sleep. He started to ask over and over, “Sir, are [...] talking together in hushed tones.

Spring Festival (2)

[27] So all must work according to the [...] kevalá bhakti. “I do not ask anything – I do not ask anything from You. Do whatever [...] infinitely superior to mine.”

Spiritual Discourses (4)

[17] In this universe there is nothing [...] question comes in their minds. They ask where they are going, from where [...] into the Supreme Consciousness.

[168] The Supreme Consciousness Himself [...] requires something from God, one must ask only for absolute devotion. When [...] attained. What remains unattained?

[238] No person in this world is powerless. [...] benevolent deeds. You will not have to ask for powers. You should leave this to the Lord.

[301] Devotion to God falls in a different [...] the Supreme Being; they do not ask for any favours. The devotees’ [...] influences which surround them.

Some Questions and Answers on Ananda Marga Philosophy – Excerpt B (1)

[124] Those staging a dharńá [...] or answer any question they may ask. Therefore, when the answer comes, [...] degree of concentration of the mind.

Some Characters of the Mahábhárata (2)

[2] Jayadratha : Humans should ask of Parama Puruśa only non-attributional devotion. Sometimes they ask material or psychic things from [...] which was neither day nor night.

Social Justice for Women (1)

[9] The very idea of heaven and hell [...] things as heaven and hell, I would ask, if the spirit of a wicked husband [...] a cow, start grazing beside him

Social Justice (2)

[10] The very idea of heaven and hell [...] existence of heaven and hell, I might ask, “If the spirit of a wicked [...] start grazing beside him?”

[39] Many things that are done in the [...] neighbours, some people merely ask, “What did you have with [...] concern or magnanimity of mind.

Social Animals and Friends (2)

[5] When asked by a logician, a philosopher [...] not be able amplify the idea. And ask a person engaged in actional cult [...] amplify the idea either. But when you ask a devotee why the world is created, [...] not want to lead a secluded life.

Smell and Microvita – Excerpt C (2)

[14] Those who opt for the path of synthesis [...] An ideal spiritualist will never ask for occult powers, which are devoid [...] inferences. He or she will only ask for the controller of the cult, [...] 2 )

Shúdra Revolution and Sadvipra Society (3)

[16] One may ask whether rich people who are moral [...] will have to become middle-class.

[18] One may also ask whether poor people can be sadvipras. [...] samája [“middle class”].

[26] Some people claim that they will [...] towards socialism. But I would ask, what is the use of tortoise-like [...] speed is the most important factor.

Shiva in the Song of Shiva (Discourse 19) (3)

[8] 5. One should proceed toward Parama [...] of selfishness, and should not ask Him for anything. In fact, Parama [...] me shelter at Your feet”.

[37] The Supreme Reality is vibrant [...] attainment. From Him one should not ask for anything. One should only ask to attain the supreme stance – nothing more than that, nothing less than that.

Shivas Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 17) (1)

[4] In the older days, Párvatii [...] representative of humanity, would ask Sadáshiva all the eternal [...] because of their practical value.

Shiva's Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 16) (1)

[86] [I have built my house in darkness [...] and goes – Whom should I ask where to find the path?]

Self-Analysis (2)

[1] If an Ananda Margi violates the [...] ácárya/á and ask for punishment, on that day or on the day of the next dharmacakra.

[4] If rectification of one’s [...] by other appropriate means and ask him/her to be careful in the future. [...] the fault will not be disclosed.

The Science of Instrumental Music Has Multifarious Expressions (1)

[49] “You came into my house,” [...] even on a mat. Is that proper, I ask you, to remain standing like that when you visit someone’s home.”

Savitr Rk (2)

[3] the proper spirit should be to [...] everything is purified. So one may ask only one thing. That is, “O [...] justify my psychic base”.

[4] I also said that one could ask for the same thing in the Gayatrii [...] “the rk for Savitá”.

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[22] SOME [...] puri, and so on, the police may ask, 'Where was the feast you attended?' [...] Vol. 1, 1995. –Eds.

Salvation and Devotion (2)

[19] Now let us think about devotion. [...] they will come to the Lord and ask for further work. This is called devotion.

[20] Those who beg from Paramátmá [...] from Him. Devotees are those who ask Paramátmá to utilize [...] Bhaktir Bhagavato Sevá.

Sadvipra, Táraka Brahma, Sadáshiva and Shrii Krśńa (1)

[8] One may ask whether Sadashiva alone brought [...] according to his instructions.

Sádhaná (3)

[34] Suppose you have to go to Dhanbad but do not know the way. Stopping someone on the street you ask politely, “Excuse me, could [...] asking the man is a reactive action.

[57] In the ekendriya stage, the propensities [...] causing one to repent as a result. (Ask yourself whether or not you have [...] mind] are not totally controlled.

[61] If knowledge is likened to the [...] words to her. They will probably ask that elder brother, “Is she your little sister?”

Sádhaná (Intuitional Practice) (1)

[39] (20) The major part of the slander [...] for pointing out your fault and ask for punishment.

River and Civilization – Excerpt B (1)

[6] Though Sutanuká and her [...] is only one town. Why should you ask ‘Which town [Kon nagar in [...] place became known as Konnagar.

Remain United with the Supreme Benevolence (5)

[2] This desire for salvation has been [...] scriptures. However, it is better not to ask Parama Puruśa for anything. [...] Rgveda, the same thing has been said:

[5] Parama Puruśa controls everything. [...] scriptures also say that one should not ask Parama Puruśa for anything. But if one is unable to desist from asking, one may ask only one thing; “Oh Lord, please guide my intellect properly”.

[9] What should we ask from Parama Puruśa? He [...] own needs are. So what should you ask from that entity who knows your [...] superwomen in human form.”

Religious Dogma – Excerpt B (1)

[6] Once a priest noticed that a so-called [...] Narayana with eggplant, he would not ask for the eggplant because the villager [...] priest achieved his objective.

Relativity and the Supreme Entity (6)

[9] What ordinary people learn one [...] postgraduates will admit that if I ask you to sit for the school final [...] education as a glorious achievement.

[30] The philosophers say to the devotees, [...] cause of creation?” they ask. Some people say that this creation [...] the universe is simply absurd.

[60] When human beings ask for money they must send some [...] something from you, He will not ask for it, He will demand it. What He will ask you for, you will hesitate to give; for He will ask for nothing less than your whole [...] certainly be cared for by Him.

Rádhá's Devotion – Excerpt A (1)

[1] Rádhá [...] The very next moment they would ask, “Why are You not coming [...] in Krśńa of Vraja.

Questions and Answers on Microvita – Excerpt E (1)

[2] Answer : In the case of positive [...] When I microvite someone I usually ask, “When did you last take fish and meat?”

Questions and Answers on Ananda Marga Philosophy (1)

[124] Those staging a dharńá [...] or answer any question they may ask. Therefore, when the answer comes, [...] degree of concentration of the mind.

Puńya All Twenty-Four Hours (1)

[12] Now, one may ask, “In the daytime you may [...] the incantation within your mind.

Proper Names – 1 (Discourse 16) (1)

[55] As a result of the Britishers’ [...] value of a proper noun. If you ask someone named Sardar Hazara Singh [...] penchant for imitation be complete.

Proper Intellect (1)

[1] If Parama Puruśa asks you [...] proper direction, what is there to ask for? Everything is attained. Human beings meet their downfall due to flaws in their intellect.

“Prańipátena Pariprashnena Sevayá” – 2 (1)

[14] Prashnas [questions] are of two [...] however, is not pariprashna. To ask, “How many ants are there [...] you start to work accordingly.

Please Parama Puruśa through Your Service (3)

[2] How can people increase their strength? [...] this they will have no right to ask Parama Puruśa for more [...] strength is all but exhausted, you may ask Parama Puruśa, “Oh, [...] Remember, you have no right to ask for extra strength if you are [...] exchange for one’s knowledge.

Pinnacled Existence (1)

[8] In Sanskrit, Artha has got two [...] “rudimental”, you will ask, “What is the meaning of [...] rudimental.” Is it not a fact?

Phonetics, Prefixes and Suffixes (Discourse 5) (1)

[27] In Bengali we say: ámi áshávádii [...] example, in Birbhum someone may ask someone else in Bengali: hyánre [...] the way I would like it to be.

Phatu's Clubs (3)

[21] “We’d like you to ask Phatu to arrange a pińd́i [...] for us,” they replied.

[22] “Why don’t you ask the priests to do it,” suggested Phatu’s mother.

[23] “We did,” replied the [...] pack of jackals nobody will ever ask for their services again. So please [...] render this last service too?”

Párvatii, Consort of Shiva – Excerpt I (1)

[3] The two of them together, Shiva [...] Párvatii would at times ask Shiva various questions, and with [...] Párvatii’s questions.

Párvatii, Consort of Shiva – Excerpt F (1)

[2] In the older days, Párvatii [...] representative of humanity, would ask Sadáshiva all the eternal [...] because of their practical value.

Párthasárathi Krśńa and Vishuddha Advaetaváda – 1 (Discourse 13) (1)

[25] It is said, “Human life is [...] which cause rebirth].” I must ask, when no one exists then how can [...] become the cause of its own demise.

Párthasárathi Krśńa and Sáḿkhya Philosophy – 1 (Discourse 8) (2)

[16] Gandhari was a noble lady of firm [...] insolent sons to go to her and ask for her blessing. “Go, my [...] virtue,” he said. “Go to her and ask for her blessing.” They did according to their father’s bidding.

Párthasárathi Krśńa and Bhaktitattva (Discourse 23) (1)

[29] Antaryámitva : We can ask the question, are ańimá [...] to do the maximum good for them.

Parama Puruśa within Everyone (1)

[12] And, caste. When all are children [...] society? You say – I just ask you. No, there cannot be more [...] society is one and indivisible.

Paiṋcadasha Shiila (The Fifteen Rules of Behaviour) (1)

[1] 1. Forgiveness. 2. Magnanimity [...] must admit it immediately and ask for punishment. 12. Even while [...] 15. Sense of responsibility.

On the Savitr Rk (2)

[22] For those who have attained Tantric [...] no more question of this. If you ask someone to show you Dharmatalla [...] approach this person again and ask him to show you Dharmatalla Street? [...] Dharmat́hákur in Salkia.

One Will Have to Know Oneself (1)

[12] Ahaḿ Brahmásmiiti [...] are all sádhakas. I will ask you to obey this order of the [...] become pańd́itas.

Niiti and Dharma (4)

[23] So do puńya, ahorátra – all day long and all night long. Here someone may ask how it is possible to do puńya while sleeping. Let me explain it to you.

[34] Lord Buddha has said, Konuhása [...] hand as well. Hence one should not ask anything from Paramátman.

[40] So in dharma there are only dos. Now common people will naturally ask, What is it that we are to do?

[51] A modern person might ask whether it is really possible [...] widely, what are common people to do?

Names of the Lord (1)

[8] “Hari”. “Pápáni [...] Puruśa do? Parama Puruśa will ask him to give all his sins to Him [...] That’s why He is “Hari”.

Náma and Námii (1)

[43] Therefore He is jvalantam, “burning”, full of energy. If you want energy, ask Parama Puruśa. Say, “I [...] perennial source of energy and power.

Mysticism and Spirituality (3)

[13] Since humans [are] weak, they need [...] the tragedy is that you do not ask for spiritual force from Him. [...] any time in your daily life to ask for spiritual strength.

[14] In ancient times, when the desire [...] cannot just ignore the seeker. Ask the way and you will get it.

Microvita and Spiritual Attainment (1)

[4] People see khamúrttis due [...] cautions them that they should never ask for any object of enjoyment or [...] the insidious snare of enjoyment.

Microcosm and Macrocosm (1)

[27] [What can a person to whom you belong ask for?]

Matter and Spirit (3)

[1] I will dwell today chiefly on the [...] Him?” A material minded person may ask, “Can you show me God?” [...] matter. So says the Yama to Naciketa.

[3] The Supreme Self lies hidden deep [...] organs? Now an illiterate man may ask a scientist, “You say there [...] crude organs like the eyes, etc.

[75] So, you will have to go to a capable [...] teaches you. If you wish, you may ask the ácarya why you must [...] become established in deathlessness.

Marriage Ceremony (1)

[29] (3) If the boy and the girl settle [...] marriage will be harmful, they may ask the boy and the girl to reconsider [...] responsible for such a marriage.

Man Is Only an Actor in the Great Drama (1)

[4] Gandhari replied: “Yes Krśńa, [...] to console me in my grief, but I ask you, behind this great event whose [...] great plan? Was it not you?”

Mantra Caetanya (2)

[27] What then is to be done? The scriptures [...] they know that they know nothing. Ask them whether they are getting [...] They will admit that they are not. Ask a good businessman whether he [...] done is to use mantra caetanya.

Macro-Propensitive Equipoise and Non-Propensitive Desideratum (1)

[14] Microcosmic tendency is propelled [...] microcosmic entity. The Vedas, therefore, ask human beings to move on and on, [...] the path of pravrtti or nivrtti.

Lord Krśńa's Unique Approach (3)

[14] To save the world from the evil [...] mental power have the right to ask spiritual power from the Lord.

[15] Suppose a wicked man is fighting [...] him. [[You will earn the right to ask Iishvara for more power only when [...] don’t fight, like a coward, and ask for more power, the Lord will not give you any.

Ku to Kuiṋjara (Discourse 27) (2)

[38] That [ pápa ] which [...] above it, and at the same time ask for forgiveness, then that common [...] pátaka has been expiated.

[97] “I left for New York, [...] they were asked. Many would not ask for the receipt and others would [...] ‘What’s the price?’”

Kut́a to Kut́t́ima (Discourse 28) (4)

[35] Many years ago I used to hear [...] of light ornaments. They would ask the women to shut their eyes and [...] place them before the cheats and ask them to double them. Again the [...] men” is kut́a .

[65] Many years passed after that. [...] when he was leaving, he used to ask, “Sir, do you like this land?”

[67] Then he would ask, “Then why don’t you settle down here?”

Kukśa to Kuntala (Discourse 30) (1)

[78] I happened to ask, rather unpsychologically, “In which division has he passed?”

Krśńa Imparts Six Stages of Realization (Discourse 3) (1)

[7] Oddly enough Duryodhana, even though [...] to Lord Krśńa to ask Him for help. Both Duryodhana [...] of sálokya was concerned.

Knowledge and Progress (1)

[26] Hence remember that once you have [...] give you something, you should ask for parábhakti [absolute devotion].

Ka to Kandara (Discourse 16) (2)

[83] “In a shaky voice, I asked them softly: ‘Why did you all get up? I didn’t ask you to get up. I only wanted to see your tickets.’

[131] “ ‘Look sir,’ [...] their chops, so I came here to ask you for shelter.’

Kálii to Kikhi (Discourse 25) (1)

[177] I said, “Then please ask somebody to find out for you the [...] ‘hypocrisy’.”

Kakubh to Kavaśńa (Discourse 17) (1)

[76] Though Sutanuká and her [...] is only one town. Why should you ask ‘Which town [Kon nagar in [...] place became known as Konnagar.

Kabala to Kaḿsári (Discourse 20) (1)

[90] 3) Bad-tempered people often start shouting like a crow for no reason. If you ask a peaceable person, “Excuse [...] refer to such bad-tempered people.

Justice (1)

[116] Some people argue that if criminals [...] food and clothing? Rather I would ask, “Why should such criminals [...] able to earn an honest living.

Jiivátmá and Pratyagátmá (1)

[1] In so many rhymes, in so many rks [...] said that the only thing you may ask from Parama Puruśa is that [...] the Yajurveda it has been said,

I Will Not Discourage Jiṋánam (2)

[3] Once I said that if a man thinks that he is a master of geography, and in that case I ask him “O gentleman, can you [...] within the scope of geography.

[4] Now, suppose a man is an MA in [...] jiṋánii, but I will ask the jiṋánii to render more selfless service to society.

In the Land of Hat́t́amálá Part 2 (2)

[343] “Yes, brother Anumay,” they replied. “We would like to ask you a question. It will be our first and last question.”

[344] “Please ask,” said Anumay.

In the Land of Hat́t́amálá Part 1 (5)

[9] Hattamala is such a fascinating [...] “That’s not very much to ask. I’ll get it done right away.” [...] the parrots’ golden beaks.

[146] Bo-Bo-Bo-Bodha Mukheriee said “If anyone goes to ask her for one, the old witch screams [...] Ganges at Calcutta.’”

[277] He assured her: “Rubbing [...] about being disobedient. If you ask me: ‘Is the sky red?’, I will say: ‘Yes it is blood-red,’ and if ever you ask: ‘Is the sky green?’ [...] step ahead of you. If you ever ask me: ‘Go and call so-and-so,’ [...] existance blessed indeed.”

Ik to Indura (Discourse 6) (1)

[50] “One may ask why the Sepoy Mutiny was not part [...] smallest corner of their minds.

Ideology, Goal and Devotion (3)

[4] There is not a single entity in [...] Only then do you have the right to ask for more power from God if you [...] we have to the maximum. We can ask for more power if there is the [...] power according to your needs.

[5] All powers come from God; whether [...] benevolent deeds. You will not have to ask for powers. You should leave this to the Lord.

Human Expressions and Human Movements (1)

[11] (3) And the third human expression [...] But if you insult a person and ask that person to take food, even [...] suicide due to psychic pressure.

How Should Human Beings Live In This World? (1)

[20] Prayer is the act of asking for [...] conclusion, it is only ignorance to ask for favours. One who performs [...] from bearing the consequences.

How Should a Devotee Behave? (2)

[11] [When the tree is felled, it does not object; And when it withers, it does not ask for water.]

[23] “One whose past, present [...] pauper. Such a person has no need to ask for anything. One who does not accept anything from anyone is called a Brahman.”.

History and Superstition (1)

[9] Many people today talk about purity [...] people mean pure Aryan blood, I will ask, did not non-Aryan blood enter [...] of Aryan and non-Aryan blood.

He Makes the Dumb Speak (2)

[2] It is said, “Múkaḿ [...] any such demands. One should not ask, “Oh Parama Puruśa, [...] grace which may come whether you ask for it or not. His grace is all [...] pauṋgaḿ launghayate girim.”

Hello Reba, Goodbye Bhundibala! (2)

[18] The “board” members were now at a complete loss to find something to ask next. I was amused at the straight, [...] me a few dozen questions, can I ask you just a half-dozen?”

Ghosts and Evil Spirits (1)

[8] Suppose a person is practising [...] properly. Oh, no! I won’t ask for these things. No, no, no, [...] with him, with his detached mind.

From the Physical Stratum to the Apex (1)

[14] Then X will ask Him, “O Father, everybody [...] longer remain infinite.”

Forward Movement Is the Essence of Life (1)

[3] Human beings have to move, and [...] their faculties have no right to ask for anything from the Lord, and [...] they will be crushed like ants.

Form and Formless (2)

[28] The reflecting mind often thinks [...] by the Supreme Entity, who will ask the policeman in the core of his [...] intuitional sádhaná.

[34] It is often seen that those who [...] devotional sentiment. Would you ever ask a drowning person, “Are [...] underlying devotional sentiment.

Fight Against All Dogmas – Excerpt B (1)

[1] When people are guided by – [...] nucleus of this universe. You may ask, “Baba, what is dogma?” [...] flexibility regarding its boundary line.

Farsi Words in Bengali (Discourse 10) (1)

[8] The meaning of the word hukmdár [...] persons approaching they would ask “Who come there?” [...] remembering does not mean forgetting.

Expression and Symbolization (1)

[18] “When you want to say something [...] in symbolizing Him. People can ask, ‘Are not those who call [...] subtle endeavour?’”

Everything Is Vibrational (1)

[21] [The boy came close to Bábá [...] said to the avadhúta:] I ask again, what do you see now? [to the boy:] Now, my boy, breathe deeply.

Even the Greatest Sinners (5)

[23] Shubhasya shiighram. Ravana said: [...] before actually giving it to him you ask someone in your family, they may [...] want to do something good, never ask anybody anything. This is what [...] as you can; there is no need to ask anyone. Why do you need to ask? Since it is a good work, the [...] there. You can never fail.”

[24] “Ashubhasya kálaharańam. [...] delaying the action. In this case ask anybody and everybody, ‘Should [...] wants to do that bad action.”

Ekendriya – 6 (1)

[15] Before arriving at the stage of [...] writes on the wall, “If you ask me one more time I’ll eat [...] persistently requested to do so.

Ekendriya – 5 (1)

[4] Now you may ask, what is mind? The mind is neither [...] connected with the psychic world.

Ekendriya – 2 (2)

[3] In the next stage human beings [...] áyatah. “Who am I?” they ask. “Where have I come from? And why? Where shall I go from here?”

[7] On seeing an ant, you may ask many questions; Where do ants [...] samyak-átmasthiikárańa.

Ekendriya – 1 (1)

[15] The third category of devayoni [...] treated as gods. Some people used to ask, “Kiḿ puruśa?” [...] sake of history at a later date.

Eka to Ekáuṋga (Discourse 12) (1)

[99] “You came into my house,” [...] even on a mat. Is that proper, I ask you, to remain standing like that when you visit someone’s home.”

Education (1)

[66] Observing the manner in which these [...] looking proudly left and right, they ask, “Well, how was my lecture?” [...] the approbation of the audience.

Do Virtuous Deeds Day and Night – 2 (2)

[8] Now, among human beings there are [...] Suppose you meet a great karmi and ask him if he is successful in everything he undertakes. He will certainly say, “No.” If you ask him if he ever gets tired of working, [...] to eventually surrender to Him.

Do Virtuous Deeds Day and Night – 1 (1)

[18] “Kuru puńyam ahorátram”. [...] automatically while you sleep. You may ask whether the process of incantation [...] should try to attain this stage.

Don't Be Misguided (2)

[3] Doctors are of three types – [...] do? They give medicine and also ask their patients at intervals whether they are using the medicine. And the superior doctors also ask their patients whether they are [...] administers the medicine forcibly.

Dogma – No More (1)

[5] Regarding Parama Puruśa, [...] one loves Him sincerely, one may ask Him, “O Parama Puruśa, [...] become one with His Macrocosm.

Discrimination in Rights (2)

[15] Say, for instance, a certain gentleman [...] knows geography very well, and I ask him, “Okay sir, then please [...] won’t be able to answer me. If I ask him how many bricks there are [...] mokśaekasá-dhanam .

Dhruva and Adhruva (1)

[12] First, there is some difference [...] “understand” the object. When you ask somebody if they know Mr. So-and-so, [...] external world will all be adhruva.

Dhritarastra and Sanjaya (1)

[13] And why did the mind ask? Because it does not have inner [...] and Dhritarastra was born blind.

Dharmacakra (1)

[10] (4) Non-Margis having an ardent [...] Only Ananda Margis are entitled to ask or answer questions at dharmacakra. [...] spiritually inquisitive non-Margiis.

Devotion – the Only Path (1)

[8] There is only one path, the path of devotion. The goal of this path is not to ask Parama Puruśa for something [...] feels happiness in His happiness.

Devotion and the Realm of Intellectuality (1)

[39] An intellectual may say that Parama Puruśa can throw someone out. In that case, we should ask “What is beyond Parama Puruśa?” [...] vanity of the intellectual”.

Derivation, Emanation and Distortion (Discourse 19) (1)

[12] When greedy people at a wake sit [...] call the greedy person over and ask them: Hyánre, kii rakam [...] curd did you gobble up?”].

Defects of Communism – Excerpt C (1)

[11] The philosophy of Gandhi died before [...] bankruptcy. When intellectual people ask them anything they fail to answer, and this causes them to revolt.

Cerebral and Extra-Cerebral Memory (1)

[3] How does one activate the memory? [...] recreating ideational waves. But if we ask the same person to describe the [...] depends on one’s psychic power.

Case and Case-Endings – 2 (Discourse 13) (3)

[7] Generally speaking, in Rarhi Bengali [...] mine from Calcutta saw me he would ask: Keman ácis khoká? [...] of mine from Berhampore used to ask me: Keman áchis, khoká? [...] certain cousin of mine he would ask: Keman áshas? and I used to answer vála ashi.

Building a Healthy Society – Excerpt H (1)

[5] 3. If the boy and the girl settle [...] marriage may be harmful, they may ask the boy and the girl to reconsider [...] responsible for such a marriage.

Blind Mind and Conscience (1)

[30] So you are all sádhakas, you are all spiritual aspirants; I will ask you to follow, to adhere to, this [...] certainly you will be victorious.

Bio-Psychology (1)

[20] If the testes are over-active [highly [...] say, “No, father, do not ask me to do that. It is not good.”

Bhakti, Mukti and Parama Puruśa (2)

[24] The bhaktas say: Suppose Parama [...] something, try to get something. Ask something, say something. I want [...] me shuddhá buddhi.”

[39] But when one ensconces oneself [...] what is one to do? One must not ask for anything from Parama Puruśa. [...] Puruśa? Parama Puruśa!

Bhakti Is the Best Avenue for Salvation (2)

[4] Now what is “bhagavatosevá”? [...] even Parama Puruśa should ask for anything, Paramá Prakrti [...] capacity. What can Parama Puruśa ask from human beings? Suppose Parama [...] So what should you offer to Him.

Bhágavata Dharma (1)

[19] You wish to attain something, but [...] Puruśa. I have nothing to ask of you. Let thy will be fulfilled. I want nothing else.”

Beware of Dogma (1)

[10] You may ask, “Bábá, [...] there should be some flexibility.

Bad Habits Which Should Be Given Up (3)

[4] The first bad habit is nidra or [...] “What’s the time now?” they ask, forgetting whether it is day [...] night? What time is it?” they ask, confused. If this continues, [...] an adverse effect on the mind.

[39] So to repeat, procrastination in [...] immediately. And then you should ask others whether the action is worth [...] not do the bad deed after all.

A to Ac/ap/al (Discourse 1) (1)

[67] Raiṋjaná’s husband, [...] regularly. And even if she does not ask, he does not forget to feed her lichus.

A Purely Personal Entity (2)

[9] Now as the relationship is a personal [...] or that of occult spirituality. Ask a philosopher why this Universe [...] the point, never to the point. Ask an adherent of the actional cult. [...] sounds, of different colours.”

A Guide to Human Conduct (2)

[76] It is often noticed that individuals [...] the time of spending money but to ask for help from all when in debt, [...] mentality cannot be encouraged.

[95] Human desire knows no end. Millionaires [...] not satisfied with their million. Ask the millionaires if they are happy [...] aloof from external allurements.

A Few of Tantra's Special Characteristics (1)

[8] Those considered social criminals [...] shaken it all off.” One should ask insistently why one was allowed to be covered with so much dust for so long.

A Devotee's Object of Ideation (3)

[15] Human beings should always remember [...] created beings. For this you need not ask Him to do this or that for you. [...] than you do, so why should you ask for anything?

[16] A little child of one or two months does not ask its mother for anything; rather [...] duty and you keep on doing yours.

Awakened Conscience (Discourse 9) (1)

[8] There are so many defects or drawbacks [...] commit certain errors. You may ask, how will an illiterate person [...] non-literal study by listening to others.

Auto-Suggestion and Outer Suggestion (1)

[19] You may ask, “How can I do Puńyam [...] existence, it is called nature.

Auṋka to Akśa (Discourse 3) (1)

[76] “I saw that you had bananas [...] little. If you woke up, then I would ask you if you wanted to come to my house.”

Astitva and Shivatva (1)

[16] “Bhakti Bhagavatoseva” [...] money etc. are not all needed. Ask and you get the cheapest but the most invaluable.

Aspects of Bio-Psychology (1)

[7] If the testes are over-active and [...] say, “No, father, do not ask me to do that. It is not good.”

Artha and Paramártha (1)

[18] If such people, however dark or ignominious their past may have been, ask Parama Puruśa for shelter, [...] story of Madhálasá.

Aoktha/Aokthaka/Aokthika to Aokśa (Discourse 15) (1)

[80] “The gentleman was in quite a rush,” he replied, “so there wasn’t a chance to ask him his name. He said he would meet you as soon as possible.”

An Ideology for a New Generation (Discourse 10) (1)

[26] Now you may ask, what is proto-psycho-spirituality? [...] “psycho-spirituality”.

All Bask In the Glory of Shiva – 3 (Discourse 8) (1)

[24] So when we reflect on the prehistoric [...] thousand years. Now people may ask two things about Gańesha: [...] face resemble that of an elephant?

Ádarsha and Iśt́a (5)

[13] Service is always unilateral or [...] Puruśa, what else can He ask for? Moreover, who will ask? When you have offered everything [...] Puruśa, what else can He ask for? Moreover, who will ask? When you have offered everything [...] there cannot be anything left to ask for.