Tag: prayer

  • To Whom Should We Pray?

    To Whom Should We Pray?

    Who are the people you turn to when you need something? And what happens when they cannot—or will not—help? Here is a story about a fakir and his guest that carries an important insight on seeking the fulfilment of our wants.  The Generous Fakir There is a gatha about a fakir known for his generous…

  • The Worship That Is Worthy

    The Worship That Is Worthy

    How do you like to connect with the Divine?Some of us close our eyes and sit in silence.Some offer flowers at the altar.Some feed the hungry. Bhagat Namdev too sought to offer his devotion — and what he discovered was a life-changing truth. A Seeker’s Offering Sant Namdev, a renowned saint of the Bhakti tradition,…

  • The Innocence of the Bhakta

    The Innocence of the Bhakta

    One of the famous saints from the bhakti tradition was Bhagat Dhanna ji from Dhuan Kala village, near Tonk district in Rajasthan.  He was a simple man born in a farming family. One day, while heading to his fields, he observed a priest performing his daily rituals with what appeared to him as ordinary stones.…