We often feel disconnected and isolated. It seems like we are ‘living our mind’ and not living life. And yet we are connected all the time. Here are 40 everyday moments of connectedness with our people and our world. 1. …
In Valmiki Ramayana, the Balakanda section, we see that Rishi Vishvamitra has got permission from King Dasharatha to take his valiant, young sons – Sri Rama and Sri Lakshmana to fight and kill the rakshasas. In preparation, Rishi Vishvamitra gives …
‘If only’ two small words. ‘But‘ a really small word. Although small words, ‘if only’ and ‘but’ have a big impact on how we think, how we feel, what we do and the extent to which we are happy. “If …
‘Blessing’ means a special favour, mercy or a special benefit from Bhagavan. The Sanskrit words are ‘anugraha’ and asheervaada, expression of a blessing. What do we consider as blessings? Generally, blessings are the moments, circumstances, and people that bring joy, …
‘Bhavani’ is a beautiful name for the one who bestows life, Devi herself. Ashtakam means eight. And so Bhavani Ashtakam are a set of eight devotional verses attributed to Jagadguru, Adi Shankaracharya. It expresses a devotee’s longing for the Goddess. …
In a distant realm of experience, a unique court convened. This was not a court of law, but a court of emotions. Here, individuals were summoned to explain their roles in shaping the feelings of one particular jiva. The jiva …
Decades ago, when a famous spiritual figure died, his followers said – Osho did not die. He appeared on the Earth from date of birth to date of passing. For the first time, I was introduced to the idea that …
After episode 243 – Life and the purpose of marriage in the Vedic tradition, one of you asked this question – What if I am spiritual and my partner is not? Well, the differences between us are not limited to …
Shri Ganesha Stotram or Sankata Nashana Ganapati Stotram is a powerful prayer to Lord Ganesha. It occurs in the Narada Purana. Rishi Narada is a devotee of Bhagavan Vishnu. Rishi Narada has also written the Narada Bhakti Sutras, a profound …
Young unmarried people in their twenties are often asked the very Indian phrase ‘ When are you going to settle down’?. They shrug their shoulders and say, ‘Give me some time’. If one persists in the conversation with them, they …