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Your Ideal in Life (3)

[2] [One by one, persons present there [...] Sudámá, for he did all that the Lord asked him to do. Arjuna was the ideal [...] shower riches on him, he never ever asked for even a little material help. [...] devotee than one who has less of it.

[3] [Bábá paused and [...] when Shrii Krśńa asked him to do so. This shows that [...] greater devotee than was Arjuna.

Yours Is a Never-Ending Fight (1)

[6] Mind is a blind force. You know [...] because his mind was blind. He asked:

“Ye Yathá Máḿ Prapadyante” (3)

[4] In this regard there is a nice story. Once a certain person asked Shiva to grant him the boon of [...] day.” He died in the evening!

[8] Some people say: “No, no, [...] may or may not get the post one asked for, but one thing is certain, [...] was no real desire to attain Him.

[11] So Krśńa says: “I will grant one’s prayers in whichever way they are asked.”

Yatamána, Vyatireka, Ekendriya and Vashiikára (1)

[10] There is the story of the grant [...] father was so terrified that he asked the dried hand of the monkey to [...] thousand rupees, but lost his son.

Who Are You? (3)

[1] [Bábá looked around the room at everyone and then asked one Margi who he was. The Margi [...] Chatterjee, Bábá.”]

[7] [The Margi was confused and kept [...] kept silent. Bábá asked several Margis in this way and, [...] silent. Finally Bábá asked another Margi:] And who are you, my boy?

What Do You Want? (1)

[4] If you are asked by God, “What do you want?”, what should you say?

Vyatireka – 1 (1)

[12] There is a good story. An alcoholic [...] next auspicious day is?” he asked. “Certainly” replied [...] wine.” This is human psychology!

Vraja Krsna and Vishuddha Advaetavada – 1 (Discourse 10) (1)

[8] Once a certain mahápuruśa [...] happened to be standing nearby asked the mahápuruśa, [...] things went on for many centuries.

Vraja Krśńa and Párthasárathi Krśńa – 1 (Discourse 1) (1)

[8] In ancient India, before the arrival [...] or great-grandmother. If one was asked, “Who are you?” one [...] “Mahámaggallan” Arhan.

Vraja Krśńa and Dvaetadvaetaváda (Discourse 19) (1)

[5] The concept of Vraja Krśńa [...] significant question should be asked: if jiivas are dualists in the [...] This is one of its basic flaws.

Views of Other Faiths (2)

[39] Towards the end of Buddha’s life, some of his disciples asked him about the existence of God. They asked two questions: "Does God exist?" [...] inexplicable. Actually, God is supramental.

Verse, Mythology, History and Itihása (2)

[3] This Vedavyása was also [...] proper. Thus in a repentant mood, he asked Parama Puruśa for forgiveness:

[30] In the human mind, too, there are [...] suffers mentally. Suppose someone is asked about the meaning of the Saḿskrta [...] spiritual spheres is called artha.

Various Occupations (2)

[46] Let me recount an incident that [...] sides of a river. The doctor then asked me to return the medicine and said, “I am giving you another medicine.” When I asked why he said, “Both medicines [...] first casualty of want.”

Under the Fathomless Depths of the Blue Sea (9)

[17] Tarun asked, “Is there anything I can [...] don’t believe in ghosts.”

[26] Tarun asked, “Where is the Kingdom of Darkness, friend?”

[38] Tarun Kumar asked the chief ghost,

[49] After walking a little way Tarun heard a lot of shouting and stopped in his tracks. He asked the chief ghost,

[157] His Holiness said, “Listen… [...] the bounty.” The disciples asked, “Where shall we go with the gold?”

[184] “What’s the matter?” asked His Holiness. “Why are you gasping for breath?”

[189] Tarun asked the chief ghost, “Are these things I’m seeing actually happening, brother?”

[196] “What’s going on?” asked the chief ghost. The crowd of [...] kingdom. That man died of starvation.

[209] Barun asked, “What happened to you? [...] sleep on the sandy shore.”

Úk/Uk to Úd́ha (Discourse 10) (6)

[42] “What is your name?” I asked.

[48] I passed the night in great pain. [...] to be thinking something over. I asked him in Angika: “What are you looking for? Do you want someone?”

[52] “Before leaving I asked the gorilla: ‘Where is Mr. [...] difficulty recognizing you.”

[53] “How is it that you already knew me?” I asked.

[77] The meaning of the verbal root [...] going off with another man and asked his father why his mother was [...] with any woman at any time.”

[78] The sage’s son asked: “Then what will I do?”

Ui to Uluka (Discourse 9) (2)

[125] “Then?” I asked.

[131] “What is it?” I asked.

Treading the Broad Path of Spirituality (1)

[12] A person may learn many things [...] masters degree in twenty subjects is asked to sit for the school final examination [...] prápti. It doesn’t last long.

Three Fundamental Factors to Succeed in Sádhaná Márga (4)

[2] The second point is that to succeed [...] codes of success? This question was asked by Shiva’s wife Parvati. Shiva replied:

[7] The second factor is “pariprashnena”. [...] knowledge. Sometimes questions are asked simply to test someone’s [...] something, sometimes questions are being asked in order to perform the karma [...] one’s daily life. Questions are asked to obtain correct guidance so that one may march ahead and act accordingly.

The Use of Tact (3)

[2] During Mr. Ghosh-dasdidar’s [...] disembarking from the steamer he asked Gopaldas, “Gopal, how’s my family?”

[10] “When did this terrible mishap occur?” asked Mr. Ghosh-dasdidar.

[14] “When did this happen?” asked Manoraiṋjan. “I didn’t hear anything at all.”

The Universal Expression of Parama Puruśa (1)

[36] You know, once there was an altercation between a jiṋánii and a bhakta. The bhakta asked the jiṋánii: “You [...] of Parama Puruśa.”

The Thousand-Headed Puruśa (1)

[2] “Make me handsome, give me [...] Thereafter humans came to understand and asked the question: “Whatever [...] and is my dearest bandhu?”

The Theft of a Papaya (2)

[6] “Were you asking whom Mr. Chatterjee left behind?” asked Mrs. Mittir. “Well, he left [...] soon as he heard the news.”

[8] “Do you want to know what the son-in-law does?” asked Mrs. Mittir. “He’s [...] professor at Uttarpara college.”

The Ten Characteristics of Dharma (2)

[8] The third characteristic is damah [...] went near the effulgent entity and asked, “Who are you?” It gave no reply. “What’s your command?” they asked. That effulgent entity gave a [...] “regulation” or “control”.

The Spirit of Yoga (1)

[8] What is Dharma? “Dhriyate [...] upon a time some of the devotees asked Hanuman, “Hanuman, you are [...] Náráyańa. Why?”

The Social Structure and Other Features of the Age (2)

[23] According to the matrilinear order the mother’s name was asked, and according to the patrilinear order the father’s name was asked. Property in the matrilinear order [...] order from the father’s side.

The Social Order and Superiority and Inferiority Complexes (1)

[4] Nidrá means sleep. No one [...] sleep on that occasion. The goddess asked where she should go as she had [...] to attend a spiritual function.

The Slave Trade in Women in Bengal (3)

[1] In the coastal areas of Bengal, [...] was common practice that no one asked about the caste of any girl.

[8] The neighbours rushed to the scene. They asked her, “Why are you crying, [...] us what’s happened.”

[11] If a slave-boy was found intelligent [...] classes in a Sanskrit school. When asked, the boy used to say in an east-Bengali [...] could marry a Brahman girl?”

The Significance of the Word “Bhagaván” (1)

[25] The fifth attribute is jiṋána. [...] have passed the MA examination, if asked to undergo the same examination [...] this to say about real knowledge:

The Shiva-Gájan Festival (1)

[1] Many of you have surely witnessed [...] ) When asked the reason for their aloofness, [...] obliterate the influence of Shiva.

The Seven Secrets of Success (1)

[1] Several times in the past I narrated [...] goes that once Párvatii asked Shiva, “What are the secrets [...] there are seven secrets of success:

The Righteous Gandhari – Excerpt A (2)

[2] She removed the cloth only twice [...] victory in the war. He further asked them to request her to see them, [...] this rule to kill the Kaoravas.

[3] The second time Gandhari removed [...] you.” Krśńa asked, “Why?” Gandhari replied, [...] uphold the importance of Gandhari.

The Requirements for Sádhaná (2)

[1] Párvatii asked Shiva, “What is the minimum [...] competent to do sádhaná.

[20] After Dhruva made his reply, what happened? Náráyańa appeared and asked the boy to get up, telling him [...] come. So now I will get up.”

The Primary Causes of Success (7)

[4] Párvatii asked: what are the primary causes of success? In reply Sadáshiva said:

[13] The king replied “certainly,” [...] lady. The king got up to search. He asked who was there and found a woman weeping.

[14] “Who are you?” he asked.

[16] “Why are you crying so late at night? What is the matter?” the king asked.

[20] “Who are you?” the king asked.

[22] “What would you like to say?” the king asked.

[27] Finally at the end the god Dharma was leaving. The king asked, “Who are you?”

The Place of Women in the Spiritual World (4)

[6] One day, Yájiṋávalkya [...] Yájiṋávalkya bought everything she asked for and then asked Maetreyii, “What would you [...] Yájiṋávalkya then asked, “Please tell me what you [...] Rájá Yoga is based.

[13] As depicted in many stories, soon [...] there. Alarka, seeking advice, asked the sage a number of questions. [...] Aśt́ávakra Samhitá.

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

[36] But Bhaeravii’s mother, Kálii, [...] roused from His meditation, and asked, Kastvaḿ? – “Who [...] as “Káverii”.

The Pervasive Influence (1)

[26] But Bhaeravii’s mother, Kálii, [...] roused from His meditation, and asked, Kastvaḿ? “Who are [...] as “Káverii”.

The Path of Salvation (1)

[7] When asked by his disciples, Lord Buddha [...] Samyak Darshan in Saḿskrta.

The Path of Salvation (2)

[18] There is a story that once Lord [...] Krśńa Himself was asked, “What is the medicine for [...] suggested was to be found anywhere.

[19] At long last Narada went to Vrajabhúmi, [...] Lord!” Flabbergasted, Narada asked them, “How can you say this? [...] this type of exclusive devotion.

The Moral Standard of the Age (2)

[12] She removed the cloth only twice [...] victory in the war. He further asked them to request her to see them, [...] this rule to kill the Kaoravas.

[13] The second time Gandhari removed [...] you.” Krśńa asked, “Why?” Gandhari replied, [...] uphold the importance of Gandhari.

The Minimum Qualifications for a Sádhaka (1)

[2] Once Parvati asked Shiva a few questions regarding [...] answers as “agama”.

The Lord of Mortality and Immortality (1)

[11] As I was explaining, He is Gunahiina, [...] to see the poet Padmadanta and asked, “Being such a great poet, [...] the following poem on the spot:

The Lord's Feet (3)

[9] When Gayásura returned to [...] “Gayásura! I once gave you what you asked, and you have defeated me. You [...] to it. Viśńu then asked that Gayásura be turned [...] to say, “So be it.”

[10] Gradually Gayásura’s [...] heart. The Lord agreed to it, but asked the reason for such a condition.

The Liberation of the Devotee (1)

[11] Next comes the question of thought-waves [...] Likewise, if an ordinary person is asked to contemplate subtle ideas for [...] limitations, certain bondages.

The Intuitional Science of the Vedas – 3 (1)

[59] Incidentally a story flashes across [...] him some financial help, had once asked him, “Are you in want of [...] of any other necessity.”

The Intuitional Science of the Vedas – 2 (1)

[3] One day, Vaedarbhi, the son of Bhrgu, asked the learned sage Pippaláda, [...] them.” The sage replied:

The Illusion of Mahamaya (3)

[4] The devotees of Lord Viśńu weren’t very happy about this and asked Vyasa to build a special city [...] the Abode of Viśńu.

[6] “What should we do, Parvati?” Shiva asked his wife. “Kashii will soon be totally deserted – everyone’s going to Vyasa-Kashi.”

[9] Parvati stood before Vyasa in her [...] the benefit of dying here?” asked the old lady.

The Headmasters' Contest (3)

[4] “Could you tell me the meaning [...] the cunning headmaster asked his opponent.

[6] The cunning headmaster cast a triumphant [...] gentlemen,” he declared, “I asked him a simple question to which [...] see how ignorant he is.”

[10] “Sir, what is required to [...] 2 ) asked the cunning headmaster.

The Golden Lotus of the Blue Sea (11)

11 occurrences

The God of Human Beings (1)

[15] Then comes mutative devotion. In [...] Self”.) Also, this person asked for worldly property. Now you [...] devotion is not devotion at all.

The Four Vargas and Devotion (2)

[28] The boatman’s wife said, “Ráma, [...] her four delicious fruits. She asked what they were, where they were [...] need not worry about them.”

[30] Then everyone said to Lakśmańa, [...] that fruit called?” they asked. Lakśmańa told them. [...] of my fruit is devotion.”

The Four Stages of Meditation (2)

[5] There is an interesting story to [...] wishes. For his first wish, the man asked for a fortune of fifty thousand [...] and so with his second wish he asked that his son be [brought back [...] dollars, but he had lost his son.

The Form of Sádhaná (1)

[28] Both Yudhisthira and Duryodhana [...] notice the folly of his wife and asked: “What are you doing? You [...] treating a pariah as mean.”

The Field of Dharma (1)

[7] Dhritarastra asked Sanjaya, “These two belligerent [...] they do, Sanjaya? Tell me.”

The Evolution of Human Civilization (2)

[4] Like gorillas, the primitive humans [...] when meeting someone one would be asked, “To which gotra do you [...] not been introduced at that time.

[20] Once I was asked by a Hindi journalist if I believed [...] be unduly worried or frightened.

The Earlier One Starts Dharma Sádhaná the Better (1)

[7] You all know there was a great [...] time he had grown up. So Narayan asked Narada, “Can you go and [...] until you’re older?”

The Dreaded “Rebirebi” (4)

[5] Mr. Ganguli lived alone with his [...] One day he called the doctor and asked him to do something to prevent [...] shouted at the top of her voice.

[21] It was time for Mr. Ganguly’s [...] you so frightened?” they asked.

[23] “How do you know that, grandad?” asked the neighbourhood teenagers who had rushed up to see that the fuss was about.

[27] Another boy asked, “Let’s see if your [...] Ghosh’s shoes by mistake.”

The Dialogues of Shiva and Párvatii – 5 (1)

[1] Párvatii asked Shiva, “Who has the right to attain salvation?” Sadáshiva replied,

The Dialogues of Shiva and Párvatii – 4 (1)

[1] Párvatii once asked the Lord, “How will my children [...] come to achieve their goal.”

The Dialogues of Shiva and Párvatii – 3 (5)

[1] Nigama is the collection of all [...] question to Shiva. (Actually she asked it not for herself, but just to make people understand the desideratum of human life.) The question asked was, “What should be the [...] salvation? It is all unscientific.

[31] Párvatii asked, “What are those seven points? [...] they want to be successful.”

[35] Dvitiiyaḿ shraddhayá [...] moving.” Then Párvatii asked, “What is shraddhá?” [...] movement is shraddhá.”

[44] After having explained this sixth factor, Shiva kept quiet. Then Párvatii asked, “What’s the seventh factor?”

The Dialogues of Shiva and Párvatii – 1 (1)

[2] The questions of Párvatii [...] waste of time. When the questions asked are intended for the purpose of knowing and then doing, the questions are termed pariprashnas.

The Desires of Khyát́andás (17)

17 occurrences

The Best Tiirtha (2)

[1] And those who have developed this, [...] Puruśa. Párvatii asked Lord Shiva: “O Lord, which one is the best tiirtha?”

[5] When Párvatii asked Lord Shiva, “O Lord, which one is the best tiirtha?” Lord Shiva’s reply was:

The Best Character (2)

[24] [Bábá ended the story here and asked:] Now tell me which of the three [...] greatest character, according to you?

[26] [Then those present asked Bábá, who then said:] [...] rebuild their careers in a nicer way.

They Break Rather Than Bend (2)

[3] One day he suffered a great setback. [...] women wailing in Bengali?” asked the neighbours. “Their Bengali [...] Mazantali Sarkar, they thought.

[4] Do you know the story of Mazantali [...] you, Your Majesty?” they asked.

Tantra and Its Effect on Society (1)

[33] In this regard, it may be asked whether the [strong leaders] of [...] ardent follower of the Tantric cult.

Tantra and Indo-Aryan Civilization (1)

[52] The non-Aryans regarded the Aryans’ [...] The Aryan munis and rśis asked the Aryan kings for protection [...] civilized and educated than the Aryans.

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

[11] As I said, Párvatii asked Shiva a number of questions, and [...] practice of Tantra quite well.

Talks on Prout (1)

[28] It may be asked, how should the property of a [...] their brothers’ children.

Svarńanakula Kathá (2)

[14] “I was so hungry that naturally [...] me. This I also gulped down, then asked, ‘Haven’t you got anything [...] before me. This satisfied my hunger.

[21] [Bábá then asked:] Which character in this story [...] others in his family so great!

Svadharma and Paradharma – 2 (1)

[14] The poet Padmadanta, when asked to write a eulogy on Parama Puruśa, wrote:

Svadharma and Paradharma – 1 (2)

[3] These three guńas are like [...] gentleman. “Who are you?” asked the gentleman. “I am tamoguńa,” [...] untied his bonds. The gentleman asked him who he was. He said he was [...] Bhágavata dharma.”

Supreme Benevolence and Mundane Pleasure (Shreya and Preya) (3)

[9] Slander or malicious gossip is [...] occurs when any one of them is asked, “Did you say such-and-such [...] behind the screen of falsehood.

[67] If someone says that God came and [...] Buddha was speechless. When they asked him, “Does He not exist [...] “Is” or “Is not.”

[71] That which comes within the orbit [...] becomes mute when he or she is asked to explain Brahma Vijnána [...] senses cannot adequately express it.

Supramundane Heritage and Supramundane Desideratum (1)

[34] A person has a small brain with [...] answer a single question if they are asked the same today. There “pass” [...] debate on Parama Puruśa.

Suppression, Repression and Oppression (3)

[19] Repression directly affects the [...] headmaster of a Harijan school once asked a student to fetch him some drinking water, but the boy did not move. Instead he asked a non-Harijan friend in a low [...] But the headmaster intervened and asked the boy why he would not comply [...] change in the psychic structure.

Subjective Approach through Objective Adjustment (1)

[3] Once upon a time Párvatii asked Shiva, “O Lord, for many [...] bar of any other type. He said:

Strange Experiences – Chapter 8 (2)

[11] I saw there was no gun in the gentleman’s [...] had come about ten feet away I asked him in English and Hindi, “What do you want? Have you fallen into some difficulty?”

[16] I asked the man to sit down beside me. [...] further delay I made my way home.

Strange Experiences – Chapter 6 (1)

[6] The clock struck ten. I got up from the grave. The next day I saw Dhiren. I asked him, “Why didn’t you go yesterday? What happened?”

Strange Experiences – Chapter 5 (2)

[4] All of a sudden Vimal sensed someone [...] at the man Vimal had seen, and asked him, “Excuse me, won’t [...] again went out towards the veranda.

[7] A few moments later Sanat’s [...] The friends looking after Sanat asked him, “What happened? Tell us.”

Strange Experiences – Chapter 2 (1)

[12] Some days later came Shiva-Caturdashii. [...] reciting it loudly. The priest asked, “My child, where did you learn this? It’s Lord Shiva’s dhyána mantra!”

Strange Experiences – Chapter 14 (1)

[5] Suddenly I saw a dark-complexioned, [...] then I was drenched in sweat. I asked the person, “Sir, are you [...] exhausted, so I did not object.

Strange Experiences – Chapter 11 (4)

[10] His voice was quite melodious. [...] forward. When he came close I again asked, “Who are you? Where do you live?”

[14] I asked, “What’s your name, friend?”

[16] I said, “Please sit, Kamalakanta, [...] Suddenly Kamalakanta stopped. He asked me, “Babu, where are you coming from?”

[29] All together we left and reached [...] But where had he gone? My friends asked, “Did you drink siddhi-bháuṋ [...] last night?”

Strange Experiences – Chapter 10 (1)

[3] The next morning I narrated all [...] my studies. The next night they asked our cook to sleep in that room.

Strange Experiences – Chapter 1 (2)

[6] Startled and bewildered, I gazed at it transfixed. A moment later I gathered my courage and asked, “Who are you?” No reply. I asked “Who are you” in nearly [...] walked forward in his direction.

Appendices (1)

[4] The fourth story takes place in [...] that took place there. When later asked about this, Shrii Sarkar said, [...] 2 )

Song, Dance and Instrumental Music (1)

[1] Once a certain boy asked me to say something on music and [...] will only say something in brief.

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

[123] Ans.: – Once the conscious [...] to any question he/she may have asked about medicine or other matters.

Some Characters of the Mahábhárata (1)

[2] Jayadratha : Humans should [...] not grant such things. Jayadratha asked a special boon from Shiva, that [...] which was neither day nor night.

Social Justice (1)

[35] Once an erudite Sanskrit scholar [...] was about to sink, the boatman asked the scholar, “Reverend sir, [...] is about to go in vain!”

Social Animals and Friends (1)

[5] When asked by a logician, a philosopher will [...] not want to lead a secluded life.

Sinners and Their Rectification (2)

[29] In Bangalore I narrated one story. [...] helping him. Then Párvatii asked Shiva, “Ravana is our bhakta, [...] [help him but I can’t].”

[34] Párvatii asked, “Oh, why?”

Shrávańii Púrńimá (1)

[13] Let us return to our original topic. [...] with natural human psychology, I asked him, “What do you want? [...] Púrnima, has again returned.

Shiva in the Light of Philosophy (continued) (Discourse 18) (2)

[23] It is true that Buddha did not [...] never denied Iishvara. He was once asked, Kim Bhagavata atthi [“Does God exist”]? Buddha did not answer. He was again asked, Kim Bhagavata natthi [“Then [...] preferred to remain silent.”

Shivas Teachings – 1 (continued) (Discourse 10) (1)

[19] At this, everyone came and asked the frog, “Well, sir, what [...] the psychology of exhibitionism.

Shiva's Seven Secrets (1)

[5] Párvatii asked and Shiva gave the reply. One [...] What’s the secret of success?”

Seven Secrets (1)

[5] Now, I told you that man wants success in all three spheres of life. Once Párvatii asked Shiva, “O Lord, what is [...] in the sense of Siddhi?”

The Science of Instrumental Music Has Multifarious Expressions (6)

[21] He started to play. His fingers [...] the strings. After he stopped I asked: “Was that the very ancient sindhubhaeravii that has disappeared?”

[25] I started heading back with that [...] After a little way I stopped and asked: “Those luminous bodies [...] Which of the three are you?”

[47] “Why aren’t you saying anything?” he asked.

[53] “You picked up the esraj [...] rágińii . I asked you its name many times but you [...] remember what I had heard.”

[54] “Do you remember what name I told you,” I asked.

[58] “Didn’t you get wet while you were walking home,” he asked.

Sati and Widowhood – Excerpt C (1)

[5] One of my great-aunts (the younger [...] was very young at the time), I asked her, “Grandma, do you remember your husband?”

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[20] THE [...] horrible!" a number of times and then asked her maidservant, "Was that the [...] English language." –Eds.

[22] SOME [...] They went to the girl and asked her, "Little girl, why are you [...] they been stolen?" one of them asked her. The girl replied, "I [...] "Then where is your nosering?" they asked. "My nose was never pierced. [...] Vol. 1, 1995. –Eds.

Salvation and Devotion (2)

[2] Once Rám and Lakśman [...] Rám’s feet. Thereupon the boatman asked his wife why she was wasting her [...] Lakśman came later and when he was asked to give something, he gave one fruit.

Sádhaná (1)

[34] Suppose you have to go to Dhanbad [...] bad actions. So even though you asked that man politely, you had to [...] asking the man is a reactive action.

Sadguruḿ Taḿ Namámi (1)

[19] I told you that once many disciples [...] “Please compose a poem,” they asked. Kavi Padmadanta said:

Rk to Rkśa (Discourse 11) (2)

[31] “How much will a bottle of soda-water cost?” asked the Shethji.

[38] “If I call a doctor,” asked the Shethji, “how expensive will it be?”

River and Civilization – Excerpt B (8)

[6] Though Sutanuká and her [...] between intellectuals. If anyone was asked, “Which is the best town [...] place became known as Konnagar.

[12] Himaván was a B.Sc. student, [...] the origins of civilization. He asked me, “Uncle, different species [...] Yamuna, at Prayága?”

[31] Arúp sat down. He was still gasping for breath. I asked him, “When your mind became [...] here in fifteen minutes?”

[35] I asked him, “Were you then in Britain?”

[45] I looked at Arúp and asked him, “What do you mean?”

[51] “Don’t you know that?” I asked. “They accompanied me in [...] Wednesday by any means.”

[55] As soon as the train stopped my [...] private secretary sat beside me and asked me if I had been inconvenienced [...] Sárayupárii Brahmans.

[65] “When the rays of the rising [...] prepared to do anything to help. We asked them to look for my father and [...] have much difficulty getting home.

Relativity and the Supreme Entity (2)

[43] What is the result of this headlong [...] illustrative. Once a few people asked Hanuman, “You know that [...] possesses any light of its own.

[48] Thus you see the meaning of Ráma and of Naráyańa is the same. When Hanuman was asked why he was so insistent on taking [...] Náráyańa, he promptly replied:

Ráŕh – 27. (1)

[2] A judge asked a very simple, illiterate Ráŕhii [...] there are on the land?”

Questions and Answers on Ananda Marga Philosophy (1)

[123] Ans.: – Once the conscious [...] to any question he/she may have asked about medicine or other matters.

Publisher's Note (1)

[109] “It may be asked” excerpt. Originally published [...] in Prout in a Nutshell 15, 1988.

Proper Names – 2 (Discourse 17) (1)

[4] When I was in Thailand my driver’s [...] style of pronunciation, if you asked the driver’s name he would reply Krśd́had́ás.

Proper Names – 1 (Discourse 16) (4)

[4] This reminds me of an interesting [...] about his distressful situation and asked him for money to help with the [...] can get a little money.”

[5] Manindra Chandra had another great [...] learned Bengali quite well. Once he asked Manindra Chandra, “Well [...] [bale-t́ale] this way].”

[6] A similar kind of thing also happened [...] next day the learned gentleman asked Bhajahari in Bengali, “Bhajahari, [...] magistrate got even redder as he asked – “Your head was caught. [...] languages. This is due to rhythm.

“Prańipátena Pariprashnena Sevayá” – 2 (1)

[16] Now that I find some of you getting [...] Taken aback, the goddess of sleep asked Laksmana: “What sort of [...] prestige? Shame on you!”

“Prańipátena Pariprashnena Sevayá” – 1 / Yoga – Its Fundamental Factors (1)

[15] Then in the second phase the devotee [...] was created, one man, one Margi, asked me, “Baba, it is such a [...] concluding factor for a devotee.

Prańáma Mantra (1)

[1] Yesterday I gave the interpretation of Guru Pújá. Last night one boy asked me to give the interpretation [...] am repeating the interpretation.

Please Parama Puruśa through Your Service (2)

[5] Once Lord Krśńa fell [...] they saw Narada approaching they asked, “How is our dear Lord Krśńa?” [...] being done to cure Him?” asked His concerned disciples. Narada [...] Lord should be pleased.”

Planning Ahead (1)

[10] “Where have you been?” demanded the irate landlord. “All I asked you to do was bring a few tablets to cure my headache. Did you forget?”

Phatu's Clubs (7)

[18] “Who are you?” asked Phatu’s mother. “Didn’t you all die last night?”

[26] “Can you get cucumbers in heaven?” asked Phatu’s mother, surprised.

[28] “Why were they happy about that?” asked Phatu’s mother.

[29] “Listen to the story,” [...] memorial ceremony. One of the guests asked him, ‘Whose memorial ceremony [...] can’t we meet him then?’ asked the guest. ‘After all, it [...] ‘When did he die?’ asked the guest. ‘Ten days ago.’ [...] do with a pair of eyes?’ asked the host. ‘Watch what you [...] way, even to heaven.’”

Párvatii, Consort of Shiva – Excerpt G (1)

[3] The questions of Párvatii [...] waste of time. When the questions asked are intended for the purpose of knowing and then doing, the questions are termed pariprashnas.

Párthasárathi Krśńa and Vishuddha Advaetaváda– 2 (Discourse 14) (1)

[2] What is upádhi? In Sanskrit, [...] upádhi, not his padavii. If asked by someone, he will reply, “My [...] Bhat́t́ácárya.”

Párthasárathi Krśńa and Pariprashna (Discourse 24) (1)

[23] Párvatii asked Shiva, “When do people attain [...] mokśa [salvation].”

Párthasárathi Krśńa and Dvaetaváda (Discourse 18) (1)

[19] Subuddhi Roy asked, “Where is the road to Vrindavana? [...] can I go to Vrindavana?”

Parama Puruśa, Not Scriptures (1)

[3] The subtlest [tinge] of veracity [...] King Yudhiśt́hira was asked several questions regarding human [...] ordinary spiritual aspirant to do?

Parama Puruśa Is One – Countless Are His Names (1)

[26] In the Rámáyańa , once Hanuman was asked: “Look Hanuman, Náráyańa [...] this so?” Hanuman replied:

Parama Puruśa and His Creation (4)

[32] Parama prema svarúpa: whatever [...] certain gentleman, a businessman, was asked to laugh. He said, “I am [...] but sharp-tongued, etc.”

[46] He is sahasrapát – [...] geography. If that degree-holder is asked, “Can you say how many houses [...] treasure of which to feel proud.

[47] Human beings can at most remember [...] the highest university degree are asked to sit for examination right now, perhaps none of you will pass the exam, and if you are asked to answer the same questions which [...] of superiority or inferiority.

Parama Puruśa (1)

[18] Krśńa is the nucleus [...] in 20 subjects. If he or she is asked suddenly to appear in the MA examination, [...] “Bhavakendrasthitah.”

Panchu Dayas (5)

[1] This is an old story. Mr. Panchu [...] local church out of desperation and asked the padre for something to eat. [...] and declared him excommunicated.

[2] Having been driven out of the Hindu [...] pronouncing it. So whenever anyone asked her name she would reply, “Áhladii Dásii”.

[3] Dulal Mukherjee was one of Serampur’s [...] had eaten the forbidden food, and asked for more. The Hindu priests declared [...] society. He, too, was excommunicated.

[7] Panchu asked the padre for help. When the padre [...] “Edmond Dulal is just the man.”

[9] After the marriage ceremony was [...] cake do you have in mind?” asked Áhladii. “I was thinking [...] molasses cake was her speciality.

Ordinary Mortal or Divine Child? (1)

[21] [Then Bábá asked an Indian of the Angik race to [...] human touch or a divine touch?

Oṋḿkára and Iśt́a Mantra (1)

[20] You know the old story of Hanuman, [...] that once upon a time Hanuman was asked by certain other devotees, “Hanuman, [...] same thing, no difference.”

No One Is Negligible (2)

[6] [Then Bábá called [...] all-knowing mind. Then Bábá asked that avadhúta to look towards [...] What do you see around his head?

[10] [Then Bábá performed [...] thousands of years ago. He then asked the avadhúta what he saw. [...] insects, some uncivilized humans.

Niiti and Dharma (1)

[33] A mother tries to coax and cajole [...] permanently to anybody.” If God is asked whether He has given this world-toy [...] hand and takes away with the left.

Neohumanism Is the Ultimate Shelter (Discourse 11) (1)

[37] Once long ago I went to Purulia. I was carrying heavy baggage. I asked a village man: “Can you [...] “Why not, certainly we can!”

Náma and Námii (5)

[2] There is an old problem – [...] cross the ocean.” And Rama asked him, “How will you be able [...] “With your power.” Rama asked, “How [will you get My power]?” [...] scientific explanation is needed here.

[11] And what should be [that ideational] [...] heard before, once Hanuman was asked, “You are well-versed and [...] reply was full of teaching –

[25] There is a story about the cowherds [...] but in vain. Ultimately people asked Krśńa Himself for [...] forehead, I will be cured.”

[26] So Narada was asked to go about and procure the dust [...] listen to such a thing was sinful.

Mysticism and Spirituality (1)

[15] But it is not enough to get the [...] Buddha said the same thing when he asked his disciples to jettison the [...] terms of accomplishing the task.

More on Suffixes and Prefixes (Discourse 6) (1)

[26] Many people think that the English [...] “horrible, horrible”. She asked her maid: “Was that the [...] altered form as “owl”.

Modest Manners (5)

[6] “But I’m not familiar [...] teach me something now?” asked Lota.

[9] Lota went to the station to receive [...] the nawab of Lucknow?” he asked in polite Urdu.

[11] “Then may I know who you are?” asked Lota.

[14] “Who are you, sir?” the nawab asked Lota. “May I conclude you are the nephew of the respected landowner?”

[16] “Then who are you, sir?” asked the nawab.

Minimum Requirements and Maximum Amenities (2)

[12] The root vidh prefixed by su and [...] which means “the pabulum asked for”. Kuvidhá means “the pabulum not asked for”. If you are travelling [...] amenities to make their lives easy.

Microvita and Spiritual Attainment (3)

[19] I asked him, “Can you see the red [...] garland of fingers, etc.?”

[21] Then I asked him about yakśińii siddhi, and I also asked if he knew the difference between yakśińii siddhi and Kálii siddhi.

Mental Equipoise (1)

[4] There is a Hindi couplet in which a man is asked why he looked sad. “Have [...] jealousy is mentally degrading.

Matter and Spirit (5)

[59] Of course, the brain is an idea-bearing [...] lapse of a few days, if you are asked about the cow you will not be [...] dependent on its mental power.

[60] For the performance of various [...] memorization will be easy. When asked what you have eaten today, you may reply at once; but when asked what you ate the day before yesterday, [...] after you reply once, if you are asked again a little later, “What [...] be able to answer very quickly.

[74] Now the question may be asked, “Can it not be attained [...] completely unfit for drinking.

Make Your Mind Light (1)

[5] So that Rohita was well-versed [...] 1 ) asked him to do worldly duties, he said, [...] of spiritual knowledge].”

Lord Krśńa's Unique Approach (2)

[14] To save the world from the evil [...] not give spiritual power even if asked. Only those who utilize their [...] spiritual power from the Lord.

[25] Let’s take yet another instance [...] practical approach. Krśńa asked Yudhisthira on the battlefield [...] fulfilled, He did all these things.

Lord Buddha's Cardinal Principles (1)

[20] Now one ácárya was initiating a man, and I asked him, “Now go. Complete the work. [[Then]] come here.”

Longing for the Great (1)

[4] He was asked a question, and that question [...] me repeat it in Sanskrit –

Light Comes (1)

[550] Long ago I went to Purulia. I was carrying heavy baggage. I asked a village man, “Can you [...] by exploiting their gullibility.

Laksmana's Demand (1)

[12] “Then where shall I apply my strength?” asked the goddess.

Ku to Kuiṋjara (Discourse 27) (14)

14 occurrences

Kut́t́ii to Kuńd́u (Discourse 29) (4)

[100] “What are you up to nowadays?” I asked him, “taking so much holiday [...] your aunt’s house!”

[112] “Is your magistrate a full magistrate?” I asked.

[121] “How so?” I asked.

[133] “What is the name of your anáhárii magistrate?” I asked.

Kut́a to Kut́t́ima (Discourse 28) (5)

[16] In this respect, you should [...] had the surname Sengupta. When asked for the name of his father, he [...] this ghát́i .

[35] Many years ago I used to hear [...] double them. Again the women were asked to keep their eyes shut. Then [...] men” is kut́a .

[41] The moment he saw me, he came [...] “Where are you going?” he asked.

[42] I told him my destination. Then he asked me, “Does your aunt or any other relation know that you are going there now?”

[49] “And who might that be, pray tell?” I asked.

“Kurvanneveha Karmmáńi” (3)

[32] Then they asked for my opinion about the poem [...] propose to add two more lines:”

[37] In this connection I am reminded [...] returned to Navadviipa, the people asked him, “Would you please narrate [...] blessing”. A little surprised they asked, “Why should we not seek [...] What a dangerous thing”!

Kup to Kula (Discourse 32) (2)

[67] “What’s happening?” I asked. “Why do you look so pale?”

[77] “Nowadays I often find Shyamal Shasmal of Tamluk by your side,” he asked. “Why is it I don’t see him today?”

Kulaka to Kulottha (Discourse 33) (2)

[68] Kuláya also means “residence”. A gentleman is asked, “Sir, where do you live?” [...] lives. If after this he is again asked, “Where, Sir, is your exact [...] described as kuláya .

Kukśa to Kuntala (Discourse 30) (2)

[67] I assumed that there was singing [...] bottles and drunk them off. Still I asked him, “O Viruda, who have [...] your hat Pellád.”

[71] “How so?” I asked again.

Knowledge and Progress (1)

[26] Hence remember that once you have got devotion, you have got everything. If Paramátman asked you your demand, you should demand [...] parábhakti [absolute devotion].

Kit́i to Kiisha (Discourse 26) (5)

[125] Once Mr. Subodh Ganguly, a very close acquaintance of mine, asked Mr. Mukherjee, “Well, Mr. [...] shirts and pants like us?”

[127] Everybody asked, “What’s the matter, Mr. Mukherjee? What happened?”

[144] All asked, “Then?”

[146] All anxiously asked in a chorus, “Then? Then?? Then???”

[149] Everybody asked, “Why? …Why?? …Why???”

Ka to Kandara (Discourse 16) (15)

15 occurrences

Karpat́a to Karśú (Discourse 19) (3)

[165] Who was this person who had come [...] “What is this, you haven’t asked me to sit down?”

[172] “Who are you?” I asked. “Where do you live?”

[176] “You are quite right. Your [...] tell me where my home is,” I asked.

Karna and Draopadi (3)

[7] Now, Karna possessed simple morality, [...] Brahmin and begged for alms. Karna asked him, “What do you want, [...] morality teaches human beings.

[9] Karna’s teacher was Parasurama. [...] on my thigh.” Parasurama asked him, “Then why didn’t [...] doing anything like that.”

[35] At this Bhima asked Yudhisthira, “We five brothers [...] couldn’t she keep up with us?”

Kámbal to Kárańa (Discourse 22) (2)

[5] In the ancient world, when human [...] the mothers of a family. When one asked a person’s name, one asked the name of the mother, the name [...] qualitative excellence of a person.

Kálii to Kikhi (Discourse 25) (30)

30 occurrences

Kakubh to Kavaśńa (Discourse 17) (9)

[76] Though Sutanuká and her [...] between intellectuals. If anyone was asked, “Which is the best town [...] place became known as Konnagar.

[82] Himaván was a B.Sc. student, [...] the origins of civilization. He asked me, “Uncle, different species [...] Yamuna, at Prayága?”

[101] Arúp sat down. He was still gasping for breath. I asked him, “When your mind became [...] here in fifteen minutes?”

[105] I asked him, “Were you then in Britain?”

[115] I looked at Arúp and asked him, “What do you mean?”

[121] “Don’t you know that?” I asked. “They accompanied me in [...] Wednesday by any means.”

[125] As soon as the train stopped my [...] private secretary sat beside me and asked me if I had been inconvenienced [...] Sárayupárii Brahmans.

[135] “When the rays of the rising [...] prepared to do anything to help. We asked them to look for my father and [...] have much difficulty getting home.

[144] [If anyone ever asked for a handful of alms they would [...] his wealth buried in the ground.]

Káca to Kápat́ika (Discourse 21) (5)

[74] Once a king needed a flatterer. [...] interview one by one. The king asked the first candidate: “Can you do the job of a flatterer?”

[77] The third candidate was highly [...] brow with a handkerchief. The king asked him: “Are you capable of doing the great job of a sycophant?”

[79] The king rejected this candidate [...] “profundity of wisdom”. The king asked him: “Can you do the job of a sycophant?”

[101] The wife asked, “Is your father still alive [...] my final word, remember!”

[102] The Brahman realized he was [...] guru. His guru eyed him closely and asked, “What’s the matter? [...] at such an unusual hour?”

Kabala to Kaḿsári (Discourse 20) (14)

14 occurrences

Jiivátmá and Pratyagátmá (1)

[10] It has been asked, “If all those mirrors reflecting [...] of Nirguńásthiti.

In the Land of Hat́t́amálá Part 2 (50)

50 occurrences

In the Land of Hat́t́amálá Part 1 (37)

37 occurrences

Interpretation of “Ráma” and “Náráyańa” (1)

[1] There is a story that once upon a time somebody asked Hanumána, “Hanumána, [...] fundamentally the same”.

Inferiority Complex (1)

[13] After a while the monkeys asked, “Your Majesty, if we become humans, what will happen to our beloved tail?”

Indukamala to Iyatta (Discourse 7) (3)

[32] It is said that someone once asked Hanuman: “Well then, Hanuman, [...] are one.” Hanuman replied:

[52] “What do you want?” I asked Vraja.

[54] “What’s the matter?” I asked.

Ik to Indura (Discourse 6) (3)

[18] Suddenly I saw an ekká coming [...] the other side of the mound. I asked him in Magahii: “Who are [...] Quite astonishing, in fact!”

[32] “When did you get in?” I asked.

[34] “What happened to the carriage?” I asked.

Iigal to Iikśańaka/ Iikśańika/ Iikśańiká (Discourse 8) (3)

[55] “It heartens me to see young [...] “What is your name?” I asked.

[57] From the door at the foot of the [...] handle. “Who is it?” I asked.

[65] “And then?” I asked.

Ideological Flow and the Eight-fold Path (1)

[23] Now I think there are so many graduates amongst you, and doctors – if you are asked to appear for the examination, [...] called dharmamegha samádhi.

How to Concentrate (2)

[1] Today a spiritual aspirant asked me regarding the process of mental [...] known to all intuitional aspirants.

[9] Now, to establish oneself in this [...] factors for success? Lord Shiva, when asked by Párvatii, said, “You [...] factors.” What are those factors?

He Is the Mind of Your Mind (1)

[1] [Bábá called one Margi over, asked him to sit, and then touched his [...] that He has given to human beings.

He Is Everywhere (1)

[9] Lord Buddha asked the man, “Suppose you give [...] not been accepted by me!”

Hello Reba, Goodbye Bhundibala! (12)

12 occurrences

Hara's Seven Secrets (2)

[3] Once Párvatii, the spouse of Hara, asked Him, “O Lord, what are the [...] success are. So Párvatii asked Shiva, “O Lord, what are the secrets of success?”

Ghost In-Laws (3)

[8] The mother-in-law asked, “Daughter-in-law, why aren’t [...] mmmm,” said the daughter-in-law.

[9] The mother-in-law asked, “Daughter-in-law, why isn’t your mouth moving?”

[11] The mother-in-law asked, “Daughter-in-law, why are your cheeks so swollen?”

Genius and Technician (1)

[5] Perhaps you know the old story of a milk vendor. Once a customer asked a milk vendor. “How is it [...] it will no longer remain white!

Gandharba Singh Is No More (11)

11 occurrences

From Matriarchy to Patriarchy – Excerpt C (2)

[1] When human beings reached the initial [...] mother to daughter. When people were asked their names, they also were asked what their mothers’, grandmothers’ [...] applied to both men and women.

Four Thieves (3)

[10] “I’m sure you’ve [...] many trips to Manipur, the people asked him to tell some stories about [...] to the brahmin scholars.’

[11] “‘Why, Mahaprabhu?’ asked the surprised listeners. ‘If [...] future welfare is guaranteed.’

[13] “‘But why, Mahaprabhu?’ they asked. ‘The main purpose of paying [...] and success is assured.’

Five Virtuous Ladies (1)

[23] At this Bhima asked Yudhisthira, “We five brothers [...] couldn’t she keep up with us?”

Expression and Symbolization (1)

[12] In the same way changes are occurring [...] someone has shot another and is asked why he did so, he will reply, [...] there are quick changes in it.

Everything Is Vibrational (1)

[16] [Now Bábá asked another young man, who was very [...] look at this boy, what do you see?

Even the Greatest Sinners (2)

[1] This morning a boy asked me a question. He said: “Bábá, [...] attain liberation?’”

[13] So this morning a boy asked the question: “How could [...] occupied with thoughts of your enemy.

Even Pandits Make Mistakes (1)

[1] This is a very short story about [...] it on the ground. Then the king asked in Sanskrit, “Skandhaḿ [...] bádhati as vádhati.

Ekendriya – 3 (1)

[8] So the mind moves towards that [...] run after money. You might have asked them to sit down for a while and [...] lose their base and they will die.

Eka to Ekáuṋga (Discourse 12) (6)

[71] He started to play. His fingers [...] the strings. After he stopped I asked: “Was that the very ancient sindhubhaeravii that has disappeared?”

[75] I started heading back with that [...] After a little way I stopped and asked: “Those luminous bodies [...] Which of the three are you?”

[97] “Why aren’t you saying anything?” he asked.

[103] “You picked up the esraj [...] rágińii . I asked you its name many times but you [...] remember what I had heard.”

[104] “Do you remember what name I told you,” I asked.

[108] “Didn’t you get wet while you were walking home,” he asked.

Economic Self-Reliance – Excerpt G (1)

[1] It may be asked, how should the property of a [...] their brothers’ children.

Don't Be Misguided (1)

[21] Párvatiijii asked the question, “What is the [...] qualifications.” This was the reply of Shiva.

Distortion (Discourse 21) (1)

[6] I have asked a person: “O brother, where [...] District [instead of Raungpur]”.

Disembodied Souls and Microvita – Excerpt B (1)

[16] Yakśa. Yakśa refers to a type of devayoni which, in its previous life, asked for material wealth from Parama [...] reactive momenta have exhausted.

Dhruva and Adhruva (1)

[29] But those who want amrtatva [immortality], [...] their indriyas. A question may be asked here: what is amrtatva? But before that we should explain what marańa [mortality, death] is.

Dhritarastra and Sanjaya (2)

[12] You are a human being, what is [...] mind said,” “the mind asked.”

[16] Since the mind could not see, it asked:

Dharma Samiikśa (1)

[3] One cannot, by dint of one’s [...] adequate training before it is asked to put on its various skilful [...] properly trained and disciplined.

Dharma Sádhaná (2)

[12] In order to perform spiritual practices [...] try to follow all you have been asked to and try to follow all the disciplines [...] completed by knowing Him thoroughly.

[14] So the very purpose of our human [...] should practise what you have been asked to. So do not forget your nature. [...] human nature is to know yourself.

Dharmakśetra and Kurukśetra (2)

[2] Who said? Dhritarastra said. What [...] the mind,” “the mind asked.”

[3] And you know, without the help [...] “conscience”. Dhritarastra asked Sanjaya, that is, the conscience:

Dharma (1)

[3] That same night he saw a woman weeping. When he asked her why, she told him that she [...] fortune returned, hiding their faces.

Devotion Is the Life-Force of a Devotee (1)

[7] Bholá Moyra was explaining [...] and what to see and when. He was asked, “When does the cawing of [...] “When they stop,” he replied.

Devotion and the Realm of Intellectuality (1)

[1] Once during a conversation with [...] qualifications. Párvatii asked Shiva, “What should be the [...] recitation of God’s name?”

Desideratum of Human Life (1)

[20] In this regard, the story of Hanumána is very instructive. Someone asked him, “Hanumánji, [...] accepted Ráma as his only Lord.

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

[7] Sound arises from nature. Human [...] quietly at the foot of a tree. I asked him: “Why are you sitting [...] more peaceful out here.”

Cooperative Production – Excerpt A (1)

[16] Among all the attachments human [...] feel tremendous pain if they are asked to donate a few square metres [...] or out of spiritual inspiration.

Conversion of Energy (2)

[2] In this context, Bábá asked one sádhaka (spiritual [...] converted into magnetic energy as well.

[6] After a few minutes, his palm was trembling. Then Bábá asked another sádhaka to [touch the left rib of the first sádhaka.]

Cognitive Faculty – the Supreme Element (4)

[6] There is a story in the Vedas. [...] wind-god approached the Entity and asked, “Who are you?” Instead of answering direct, the Entity asked him, “Who are you?” [...] characteristic”. The fire was asked to burn that blade of grass but [...] this the radiant Entity further asked “What do you do?” [...] He disclosed His real identity;

Cerebral and Extra-Cerebral Memory (1)

[17] [I asked the Lord of my life, “Who [...] momenta were pulling me back.]

Case and Case-Endings – 2 (Discourse 13) (1)

[4] This same question can be asked of the alphabet. Why does the [...] they have to be joined together.

The Cardinal Spirit of Action and the Supreme Stance of Devotion (Karma-Sannyása and Parábhakti) (1)

[18] If a teacher of Bhopal city is asked, “How many ants are there [...] is the mere shadow of knowledge.

Can Atom Bombs Destroy Human Civilization? (1)

[1] A few days ago a journalist asked me my views about the destructive [...] powerful than its psychic strength.

Blind Mind and Conscience (5)

[23] So the blind mind asked the conscience, asked: “In this saḿsára [...] do?” This was the question.

[24] The blind mind asked whom? Asked Sanjaya. What is the saiṋjaya? [...] force; that’s why the mind asked the conscience: “What did [...] and the party of Pandu.”

Black Will Take No Other Hue (1)

[5] “Do you want to deny me the [...] for eternity in heaven?” he asked. “Do you want to prevent [...] the greatest reluctance.”

Bhusuku and Brahmabháva (3)

[13] [Bábá called one [...] four cakras with a stick. Then he asked the sádhaka:] Do you feel [...] Then the sádhaka sat up.

[14] Bábá again asked the sádhaka whether he [...] time the sádhaka stood up.

[15] Bábá again asked him:] Do you feel He is holding [...] felt His presence and affection.

Bhakti, Mukti and Parama Puruśa (3)

[27] What is bhakti? Parábhakti is bhakti. So when you are asked by Parama Puruśa for the [...] toys from you, I want you.”

[29] But this is not the highest phase of parábhakti. In the highest phase, when asked by Parama Puruśa, “O [...] have you understood everything?

[31] C-category: When asked by anybody they will say, “You [...] parábhakti, but they are C-category.

Bhaerava and Bhaeravii (1)

[30] Let me tell you a short story about [...] India]. “Who are you?” asked Shiva. Kálii was dressed [...] one time “Cauveri”.)

Bandhu, Suhrd, Mitram and Sakhá (4)

[6] The king, on hearing the sound, went to see what the matter was. He saw an gentleman and asked, “Who are you?” The [...] Náráyańa?” asked the king, “where are you [...] appeared. “Who are you?” asked the king. The reply was, “I [...] remains with one till the end.”

[10] Once, Emperor Akbar asked Birbal, his courtier, to say something [...] goes, lives with you eternally.

Bad Habits Which Should Be Given Up (1)

[23] I once told a story about the habit [...] – we can call her Somii – asked:

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

[61] “How are you going to teach me a lesson?” I asked.

A Guide to Human Conduct (1)

[37] Satya implies proper action of [...] fact). The Sádhaka is not asked to follow the path of rta. One [...] “essence of Satya.”

Auṋka to Akśa (Discourse 3) (14)

14 occurrences

August 2nd, 1988 (4)

[5] In jail, the Central Bureau of [...] very close, silently listening. I asked him who he was – he replied that he was newly appointed. So then I asked him his name and address. He became [...] man in order to appear innocent.

[6] But I had bit down so hard while [...] to replace the broken teeth. I asked them, “How is it that these [...] guilty at what they had done. So I asked them, “How can I chew my [...] would be all right, so I agreed.

Atimánasa Yoga Samádhi (3)

[1] [A good sádhaka (spiritual [...] this samádhi. He was first asked by Bábá to examine [...] close his eyes and touched him.

[2] On being asked what he saw with closed eyes, he responded, “Unity.” He saw nothing but oneness.

[3] Then Bábá asked him to concentrate on the various [...] last he lost control of his body.

As You Think So You Become (2)

[4] “Dear monkeys,” asked Aiṋjaná, “don’t [...] imperfection in her beauty.”

[6] Aiṋjaná continued, [...] your real age. The other day I asked my grandmother, ‘How old [...] my granddaughter.’”

Art and Science (3)

[9] Once Párvatii asked Shiva, “Oh Lord, in different [...] some minimum qualification.”

[15] I told you that the old Chinese name of Párvatii was Tárá. Tárá asked Shiva how one is to know that [...] because they are devoted to Him.

[27] The question asked by Párvatii was, “Oh [...] be the correct approach?”

Supra-Aesthetic Science and Music (1)

[8] Now the question may be asked, what is supra-aesthetic science? [...] rather shy – in private.

Aoktha/Aokthaka/Aokthika to Aokśa (Discourse 15) (7)

[22] “Did he give you some good advice?” I asked.

[24] “But did he explain the meaning of the scriptures?” I asked.

[28] “Just how do you know that he is a great man? I asked.

[79] “Who was this gentleman?” I asked. “What was his name?”

[81] The taste of the cheese was incomparable. [...] also, during British rule, when one asked for dairy products in the market [...] gave large quantities of milk.

[116] Then I remembered what had happened [...] Speaking of which, on that day also he asked me: “You know, I am thinking about something. Do you know what I am thinking about?”

[119] “Why are you saying such an inauspicious thing?” I asked. “You are only fifteen years old. Are you old enough to be thinking in this way?”

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

[14] (Once I asked a certain gentleman, “Why [...] allegiance to their political bosses.)

An Exemplary Life (1)

[13] The seventh principle is right [...] “memory”. Many people have asked me how they can increase their [...] dharma meghánandá.

An Equal Birthright (1)

[3] Párvatii asked Lord Shiva, “O Lord, what [...] placed before Shiva in English):

Áṋt to Áhiira (Discourse 5) (1)

[56] “Why are you weeping?” I asked. “Why are you thinking in [...] future will be radiant.”

Áṋka to Ád́hya (Discourse 4) (5)

[50] Though this was the time of British [...] came anywhere near such places. I asked him in English: “Who are [...] valley in front of us. This time I asked him in Angika who he was and what [...] I’m not at all afraid.”

[53] Seating my guest near me, I asked him in Angika: “Are you one of our Angadesh boys?”

[68] “The third group consisted [...] extremely bitter. Yet, when she was asked to help the East India Company [...] either for or against the nawab.

[72] “Virendravijay died shortly [...] unity and economic situation, and asked him to use both his intellect [...] well-versed in the martial treatises.

All Bask In the Glory of Shiva – 3 (Discourse 8) (2)

[2] An example of the matrilineal order: Suppose a person asked your name. You would reply, “My [...] one step higher than the animals.

[5] Later the matrilineal order was replaced by the patrilineal order. If you asked people about their gotra, they [...] deprived of ancestral property.

Ágama and Nigama (1)

[6] Párvatii asked Shiva this question: “What [...] becoming a spiritual aspirant?”

Aekya to Aekśava (Discourse 13) (5)

[46] There is a funny, popular story [...] long years his younger brother asked him: “Dádá, [...] powers have you attained?”

[75] There was a hereditary inclination [...] studying in standard nine, and he had asked me what the eight occult powers [...] better not to tread that path.

[78] Looking at his face back then I [...] Puruśa, not for any second thing. He asked me how it would be if he did the [...] attaining the eight occult powers.

[98] “Are you practising márańa [...] you’re sitting there,” I asked. “And was that the Avidyá [...] while sitting on the hill?”

[106] During the day I asked the local villagers for news about [...] be better to die.’”

Action and Reaction (1)

[10] Suppose there is a good man. The [...] is an easy life!” When one asked Lord Buddha, “Why do good [...] the reason?” Buddha said.

Accounting for the Fish (2)

[1] One day a brahmin received a gift [...] unable to control her greed and asked in her peculiar nasal voice, “Brahmin, [...] must have taken the rest.”

[5] “Brahmin, are you going to get some rice?” asked Jungle Ghost. The brahmin stood [...] “Open up your bag!”

Accomplish Your Work with This Body Only (1)

[7] Once I was travelling by car in [...] sádhaka who was sitting beside me asked why the dogs did not heed the [...] the dogs, the rule of the dogs.

Acala to Atha (Discourse 2) (6)

[35] I asked him to sit. A tornado was tearing [...] this fellow hop on a moving train?

[37] For a time there was complete silence. [...] undulating land of Ráŕh. I asked this polite, mannerly, quiet young [...] from? Where do you stay?”

[44] “Why?” I asked. “Mokama ghat is also on the Ganges.”

[54] “Áklmand Singh also [...] ‘Who pulled the chain,’ they asked. ‘I didn’t pull it,’ [...] It only weighs a maund.’

[59] “Everyone asked, ‘My word, mole! Why did [...] sugar cane field’.”

[75] A few days later I went to Howrah [...] going to dismantle it for parts. I asked him why.

Abhedajiṋána and Nirvikalpa Samádhi (1)

[1] Once, when asked about his identity, Shankarácárya said:

Abhedajiṋána and Daeshika Vyavadhána Vilopa (1)

[15] [Bábá [...] sádhaka (spiritual practitioner) and asked him whom he was seeing in each [...] then a man of a different world.]