October 19, 2025

Imagine a quiet family praying by a diya’s warm glow, their faces shining bright with hope. From childhood, we’re told, “If you face troubles, just pray.” So, with folded hands, we stand before God’s image and ask for help. But do we ever stop to ask, “Who is God? Where is God? What is God?” Most of us chant prayers without knowing what they really mean. We believe prayer will fix everything. But here’s a spicy question: Will it? Picture this: You’re in a deep forest and find a big river blocking your path. To cross, you might wade, swim, or find a boat. But if you sit on the bank and only pray without any action, will you cross? Probably not! This is the puzzle many face. Prayers do give us strength, courage, and hope—but believing that prayer alone will solve our problems is like chasing a mirage. Remember the famous saying—“God helps those who help themselves.” That means prayer is like a two-way radio: you talk to God but also must listen back. But how do we listen? Without silence, the divine voice stays hidden. Our prayers get answers—not when we wish, but when the Divine says “no,” “slow,” “grow,” or eventually, “go!” Here is the jackpot—prayer becomes truly magical when it comes from Realization. When you see God not as just a statue or a saint but as the Supreme Power inside you and everywhere, prayer gains real power. This awakening is called Self-Realization. It means knowing you are not just a body, a mind, or an ego, but the very same Divine you pray to. Once you take this step, many problems start vanishing like mist dissolving under the sun! Think about your problems: pain and disease bother the body. But when you know you are not your body, the pain remains but the suffering leaves. Worries and fears storm the mind, but if you understand the mind is just a bunch of thoughts, it fades away like a dream once you wake up. What about anger, jealousy, and hate? These come from the ego—the “I.” Once you realize there is no separate “I,” these dark feelings disappear. Enlightenment frees you from this prison. The best prayer, then, is to ask for God’s grace to become Enlightened. Prayer that brings Realization transforms life—not by changing the world outside but by changing you from within. You don’t stay a crawling worm; you become a flying butterfly! When you go beyond body, mind, and ego, you see life as a cosmic play, a dance of illusions. And at that moment, all your problems melt away with the morning sun’s magic. So next time you pray, remember: True power lies in knowing God, knowing yourself, and being ready to listen. That, my friend, is the real magic of prayer!

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Tags: Prayer, Self-realization, Spiritual awakening, Divine power, Mind and ego, Enlightenment,