by Devadas Chelvam | Feb 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Erasing your memory of past hurts and injuries and releasing yourself from the bondage of anger and resentment are quite necessary, if you want to be peaceful and happy here and now. There is a magical transformation of your mind and heart when you sincerely and truly...
by Devadas Chelvam | Feb 18, 2018 | Gratitude
Gratitude A great Christian saintly philosopher Meister Eckhart said, ” If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is “Thank you”, it will be enough.” The habit of gratitude implies that we do not take anything for granted, but are...
by Devadas Chelvam | Jan 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
The belief in universal salvation was widespread in early Christianity. It was taught by Origen, the famous father of the Church in the third century. He was known to be a very holy man. My professor of New Testament at the seminary said that Origen was the most...
by Devadas Chelvam | Jan 25, 2017 | Gratitude, Happiness, Love
This is the translation of a famous quote from St. Augustine in Latin: ” Ama, et fac quod vis.” When we love we connect with the wisdom of our heart. It means there is no sense of separation from God and everyone on earth. We are essentially one with God...
by Devadas Chelvam | Jan 25, 2017 | Spiritual
Many religions including Judaism, Islam, non-Catholic Christianity and reformed Hinduism decry idolatry as an abomination. The Ten Commandments from the Bible start with a clear injunction against idolatry and making images: “You shall not make for yourself a carved...