Aditya Shah

Soil

Essentially, all life depends upon the Soil… There can be no life without soil and no soil without life; they have evolved together.

Man is not an island; nothing is. All is interrelated, all is interdependent. Independence – the very word – is false, so is dependence. The reality is interdependence.

Everything is so deeply c…[Read more]

First you should understand what has been said by others. Then you can make the valuation of the words that you have listened to. A goldsmith can test the purity of gold. One does not have any means for the evaluation and weight of words.

A word needs somebody to understand it, somebody to give it meaning; otherwise it is only a sound. What…[Read more]

Brain

The brain is constantly adapting.

The brain’s job is to respond to things. Its activity is a change. Brain activity is ever-changing and – for that reason – changes are almost always reversible.

Fear of Change:
Many times we feel fear of change and feel frightened.

It is natural. Whenever you feel frightened, just relax. A…[Read more]

When your mind is raged then you should not react to the words. One does not have any means for the valuation and weight of words. The fools do not understand this and lose their balance while talking.

In this dohe Kabir says that never act from Mind. Act from your consciousness.

Mind is that part which has been given to you. It is not…[Read more]

Garlic

Peace and happiness begin, geographically, where garlic is used in cooking.

“Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” – Abraham Lincoln

Is happiness a choice? Yes! Many happy people realize happiness is a choice and it’s up to them to intentionally choose it every single day.

Happy people are not held…[Read more]

Efforts can accomplish everything.
Nothing can be accomplished without making an effort.
A purified butter that is frozen,
Cannot be taken out with a straight finger.

What kabir says – make all possible effort to become a light unto yourself. Don’t live on borrowed light…

A man of enlightenment is so full of love, so full of joy, tha…[Read more]

Box

When we look at the Box it reminds us of our boundaries. Which is nothing but our self-discipline.

Effortless Discipline
We always question while practicing meditation – When does discipline become meditation?

Never. Discipline never becomes meditation; meditation certainly becomes a discipline. Don’t start with discipline o…[Read more]

Kal kare so aaj kar,
Aaj kare so ub,
Pal me parlay hoyegi,
Bahuri karoge kab.

Kabir says – Whenever your mind says ‘Tomorrow…’ remember, the mind is functioning as the devil. The moment is now and here. Never postpone it – postponement becomes an addiction. And the most destructive thing in life is the idea of tomorrow. Tomorrow never comes…[Read more]

Ostrich

Ostrich dreams can symbolize truth and justice.

Truth happens to individuals, not to crowds.

The experience of truth is neither a thought nor a feeling. It is a vibrating and a throbbing of all the vital components of your entire being. It is not in you; you are in it. It is your whole being, not just an experience that is…[Read more]

Jyon naino me putli,
Tyon malik ghat mahin.
Moorakh log na janhin,
Bahar dhundan jahin.

Kabir says – Inside you god is hidden.

Aloneness is the ultimate reality. One comes alone, one goes alone; and between these two alonenesses we create all kinds of relationships and fights, just to deceive ourselves – because in life also, we remain…[Read more]

Hammer

Wooden Hammer a judge slams down on his desk when he’s trying to bring order and discipline into the court?

Self-discipline is a key to success.

The single most important attribute to becoming successful is self-discipline. It helps you stay focused on reaching your goals, gives you the gumption to stick with difficult tasks, and a…[Read more]

Kabira garv na kijiye,
Uncha dekh avaas.
Kal paron bhuin letne,
Uper jamsi ghaas.

Kabir teaches you to be authentic, integrated individuals with immense self-respect. The word self-respect may create doubts in your mind because self-respect seems to again mean the ego. It is not so. You have to understand both words, self and respect; both…[Read more]

Tongue

We have two ears and one Tongue so that we would listen more and talk less.

The principles of communication are important in Buddhism, since the right use of words and silence depends largely on the harmony of a particular social environment. Each one of these principles refers to communication with oneself and others.

Buddhism…[Read more]

Chinta aisi dakini,
Kat kaleja khaye,
Vaid bechara kya kare,
Kahan tak dawa lagaye.

Kabir says – When anxiety and stress hits, it can be hard not to let overthinking get the better of you. Noone can be of any help. Only thing which can help you is witnessing your mind.

Just be, and watch. Being is not doing, and watching is also not…[Read more]

Brush

Every life is a canvas and every interaction is a Brush, therefore we’d be wise to consider how we handle the paint.

Communication as such is difficult. Of course it is more difficult between lovers. But first you have to understand the general difficulty of communication. Each mind has been conditioned by different parents, d…[Read more]

Akath Kahani Prem Ki,
Kutch Kahi Na Jaye.
Goonge Keri Sarkara,
Baithe Muskae.

According to Kabir – Love Is a Spiritual Phenomenon.

Love in its purest form is a sharing of joy. It asks nothing in return, it expects nothing; hence how can you feel hurt? When you don’t expect, there is no possibility of being hurt. Then whatsoever comes i…[Read more]

Crocodile

On your track to success, never forget that you are crossing many rivers. Yes you are! And each of those rivers contain Crocodiles that may attempt to intimidate you. Never be afraid; sail on and you will get there.

This reminds me Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do!

Discover your ability to be brave in times of…[Read more]

Jeevat Samjhe Jeevat Bujhe,
Jeevat He Karo Aas Jeevat.
Karam Ki Fansi Na Kaati,
Mue Mukti Ki Aas.

According to Kabir – There are values which are intrinsic; they are part of your being – to discover them is the real discovery. And there are things outside you – to waste your life in collecting them is the most idiotic act one can do. But t…[Read more]

Road

My life is the road. I need to keep moving.

There’s only one thing you can do when confronted with difficult times: Move forward. Don’t allow the challenges of life to break you. Don’t allow these difficult experiences to derail you from pursuing your dreams. When life pushes you to the ground, force yourself back up again. Keep fight…[Read more]

Gur Dhobi Sikh Kapda,
Saboo Sirjan.
Har Surti Sila Pur Dhoiye,
Nikse Jyoti Apaar.

For Kabir – Being in the presence of a master, silence happens on its own accord. Just as in the deep Himalayas, where the snow is eternal and the silence almost ancient… just sitting there under a tree, you start feeling, falling in tune with the immensity t…[Read more]