“Discipline Isn’t Enough”
Prem Prakash
A guy goes to a psychiatrist to help him deal with some emotional problems. The doctor shows the patient several Rorschach prints, splotches of ink
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Yoga Will Ruin Your Life
Prem Prakash
When my first book was about to be published, I was very excited. I fancied myself a successful author and a soon-to-be popular yoga teacher.
Knock, Knock
Prem Prakash
A guy was driving his truck down the road when he blew a tire. He got out to fix the flat and, drats, he didn’t
Seven Steps to Wisdom
Prem Prakash
Imagine you wake up one night and your barn is on fire. You jump out of bed and race to your shed where you have
What’s the Problem?
Prem Prakash
A gentleman is taking an evening stroll when he notices a friend down on his hands and knees, crawling along the street. He asks, “What’s
Before It’s Too Late
Prem Prakash
Stop your yoga! Do not recite your mantras! Dismantle your shrine and hide from your heart! You are making too much progress on the spiritual
Another Case of Amnesia
Prem Prakash
Before you were born into this world,the angels warned youthat you would forget your self. At that time, in that world,this seemed ludicrous,ridiculous, unimaginable…impossible. You
Rest in Peace
Prem Prakash
The guru was giving a discourse before a group of attentive students. Suddenly, the assembly was interrupted by a woman rushing to the feet of
Forgiveness
Prem Prakash
In virtually all meditative traditions, one finds instructions to “release” thoughts, “let go” of attachments, and “cease clinging” to likes and dislikes. These verbs imply
In Praise of Goddess Kali
Prem Prakash
The Goddess Kali recently answered my prayers. I had become increasingly aware of a knot of tension, of selfishness, of impurity in my consciousness and
