Author Archives: giribaba

Descending grace! Tara Goddess We have discussed a lot of issues which may be still seem to be going round and round in circles! I do not practice a wide range of spiritual path ways, even though I am multi … Continue reading →

Chap 5 contd. Tam (Tam is the core “sound” mantra for Tara) See life and try to feel the oneness with all, even though there are specifics of separation such as work, relationship and living situation. There always seems to … Continue reading →

Chap 6 Paramhansa Ganesh Giri Ganesh Giri is my name as a swami, or holy-man. This was the name I used in India and that time is written about in my previous books. I have learnt that I don’t need … Continue reading →

Chap 6 contd. Belief The Deity or God/Goddess is beyond description, but could be seen as the totality of all and thus is “perfect or complete”. This creation and the creator and are then “Whatever”: Life and the Universe. This … Continue reading →

Chap. 7 Spiritual Practice Depression, Addiction, and Spirituality Spiritual people may struggle with different types of addiction. They may experience depression. (Some more severe than others). One of the most interesting aspects is the recognition that prior or within the … Continue reading →

Chap 7 contd. Happiness and “Truth-Knowledge-Bliss” Why do we want to be happy? Does everyone want to be happy?  Such questions seem to remain un-answered for ever.  Nobody can hope to fully & scientifically analyse the state of mental happiness, … Continue reading →

Chapter 8 Calming the mind The Indian sages used a method called yoga, (meaning to yoke), and meditated on a light in the heart or used a hypnotic mantra. Mantra is a word or sound which is supposed to have … Continue reading →

Chap 8 contd. The Calmed Mind When there is searching or seeking the journey continues. At some stage you want to be more than a searcher – and be one who has arrived. When you reach the right place, you … Continue reading →

Chap. 9 Looking for the Tiger No tigers here! I left India after ten continuous years of living there. I had not been home at all in the period & had not contacted my parents or anyone outside India. Until … Continue reading →

Chap 9 contd. Finding the Tiger In 1989 I married and over the next 30 plus years I became a family man and remain so to this time of writing. (2020). I extended my career to a satisfactory position as … Continue reading →