Indian Spiritual Science

Sincere prayer is true prayer. This is what captivates the Lord's attention. People may chant the Lord's name for  years but no refinement is traced in their attitude or approach towards life. This is because their intention towards prayer is not genuine. They have never prayed! Such individuals are selfish and try to strike a deal with God. Such deals go in the domain of Maya devi. She tests the intentions of the seeker and if genuine hands him over to the master. If not she blesses him with the sorrows and comforts of life according to the fruits of his karma. Thus God pays heed to sincere prayers only and hands over the rest under the supervision of Maya Devi. Genuine prayers are identified by the degree of submission. One should pray for the strength of renouncing the sense of ownership. This is the most essential part of Sadhana. We should disown our very selves and surrender unto Him. Plead to Him for His protection. Now, the ones who misinterpret chanting of mant...

The mayic (illusory) force of energy is controlled by Lord Shiva. He is the husband of Maya Devi. He is perfect example of how man can live in the true world (spiritual) even when living on this illusory plane. We see many of Lord Shiva's paintings, in most of which He is shown either meditating or  Tandava pose . These are the two extreme forms of the Lord. They are highly significant and have many other interpretations as well. One of the interpretations when comparing these two forms hold relevance to the inner space of man. God has gifted man with immense potency. However, this potency is concealed by the veil of Lord Shiva's consort, Maya Devi. She is dutifully serving her husband. The job of Maya Devi is to serve her husband. Thus, she devotedly safeguards the meditative pose of Lord Shiva. In this state, Lord Shiva is in a state of Union . God is incomplete without his devotees. To be full thus, He maintains the well being of His loved devotees. In other words, he ...