Be sure of the problem before trying to solve it

Let me tell you a short story. One fine day, a bus driver went to the bus garage, started his bus, and drove off along the route. As usual a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At the next stop, however, a big hulk of a guy got on. Six feet eight, built like a wrestler, arms hanging down to the ground. He glared at the driver and said, "Big John doesn't pay!" and sat down at the back.

The driver was five feet three, thin, and basically meek? Naturally, he didn't argue with Big John, but he wasn't happy about it. The next day the same thing happened - Big John got on again, made a show of refusing to pay, and sat down. And the next day, and the next.

Scientific evidence of the power of prayer

As discussed in my last blog, the wonderful benefits of sincere prayer cannot be expressed in words. By means of various scientific studies, it has been proved that the wonderful affects of sublime thoughts associated with prayer and remembrance of God, are not only limited to the mind or spirit, but extend to the physical world as well.

In one of the recent research, Dr. Masaru Emoto took the water droplets and exposed them to various kind of thoughts associated with words, music, and environment. Then he froze them for three hours. He then examined the crystal formations under a dark field microscope and took photographs. You will be impressed to look at these photographs.

Prayer: the supreme means of elevation

Sincere prayer is the supreme means of elevation on the journey of Self-consciousness. Initially a seeker starts praying to the God as per his understanding and as he progresses spiritually, the prayer are directed more and more to the inner God that resides in every heart. Just like an electronic device that gets charged when hooked to the power plug, you also get rejuvenated with prayer as you connect with the supreme source of energy.

Prayer helps in rejuvenating the health of the old and the sick. Prayer gives strength to the feeble and the exhausted. Prayers make you kind hearted, open minded, self confident, spiritual and closer to the Supreme Consciousness. Prayer brings end to all the weaknesses and purifies the heart of the true seeker.