Celebrating Saraswati on Vijaya Dashami
Pranav Khullar The constant interplay between our inner seeking and the innate state of knowledge within which we are unaware – the dialectic between Becoming and Being which is the cornerstone of the...
View ArticleRecalling Gandhiji’s perspective on religion
By Ashok Vohra MK Gandhi was aware of the difficulties in defining the term ‘religion’. He took pains to explain it in a number of his writings over several years. He was aware that the...
View ArticleAwakening the joy in your heart
By Thich Nhat Hanh Everyone who is human has a spiritual dimension. Without a spiritual dimension, it is difficult for us to solve difficulties. If you have a good spiritual practice, you are no longer...
View ArticleTransform & Motivate
By J Krishnamurti How am I to transform? I see the truth — at least, I see something in it — that a change, a transformation, must begin at a level that the mind, as...
View ArticleTake charge of your inner & outer ecology
By Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev You are an inseparable part of everything around you. Both the human and cosmic body, are made up of five elements. In the yogic system, with mastery over these five elements...
View ArticleSmiling at your anger
By Thich Nhat Hanh Breathing in, I know that anger makes me ugly. Breathing out, I do not want to be contorted by anger. Breathing in, I know I must take care of myself. Breathing...
View ArticleWhat your intentions are all about
By Homayun Taba An intention is an idea, vow, promise, yearning, or intense aspiration that you intend to carry out. We announce our intention to marry, to take legal action, or say that it wasn’t...
View ArticleBirth, Death, the Interval
Death is the only viable option for this organic body, which, past its prime, tends to degrade even while alive.
View ArticleDarkness for spiritual & psychological growth
By Janina Gomes Author and speaker Sister Joyce Rupp, in her book ‘Little Pieces of Light … Darkness and Personal Growth’ says in a prayer at the end: “And yes, I thank you for my...
View ArticleNoise and sound assault us all the time
By Dada J P Vaswani Several disciples had gathered around the Buddha one day, eager to hear his sermon. But the Buddha chose to remain utterly silent, only holding out a lotus flower. What did...
View ArticleHow secure are we?
By Sri Chinmoy When we live in the body, in the vital, in the mind, we are very insecure. When we live in the heart, we are occasionally insecure. When we live in the soul,...
View ArticlePseudo masters, the quasi-realised & the true yogi
By Pulkit Sharma Enlightenment comes when one has worked through and transcended subhuman, human and also, some superhuman parts of being. You realise that everything that has existed, continues to...
View ArticleIt’s not just celibacy
By Rajendra Prasad Singh Brahmacharya is conduct leading to attainment of Brahm, Self or God. Brahm also means word, knowledge. A Brahmacharya is to exercise full restraint over the senses,...
View ArticleDeclutter: Clean up your home, office & more
By Pradeep Bajpai Clutter in the house blocks the flow of vital energy, adversely effecting relationships, growth, health, productivity and career, according to Vaastu. This clutter could be of three...
View ArticleGenerosity is the spirit
By Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Seeker: Many ask for blessings, but only a few receive. Why? SSRS: The giver is always giving but the taker is not there — the sincerity is missing. One who...
View ArticleDeath is a kind of compulsory eviction
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Of all the stages through which a person will have to pass, death is the most certain. Everyone who is alive now will be dead sometime in the future. One day...
View ArticleMeditation by walking
By Thich Nhat Hanh The mind can go in a thousand directions. But on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, a gentle wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms. Walking...
View ArticleLet’s not confuse morals and ethics
By Jug Suraiya Many of us use the words ‘morals’ and ‘ethics’ interchangeably. But the two are not the same, and when we confuse one with the other we may create a lot of problems....
View ArticleThe beggar’s empty bowl
By Osho A beggar came to an emperor and said, “If you are going to give me anything, there is a condition.” The emperor said, “What do you mean by your condition?” The beggar said,...
View ArticlePractise meditation regularly, improve relationships
By Sant Rajinder Singh A common question people ask me wherever i travel is: How can we improve relationships with family, loved ones, friends, co-workers, or neighbours? If we analyse the core issues...
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