There are expanding circles of our human identity, each of which has its place and value. I think these many relationships and acquaintances ( that sometimes develop into long-standing relationships) are to keep us away from alienation and disorientation. Being alone once in a while is okay and understandable. Everyone needs his or her own … Continue reading
When I decided to start a blog page and write, there were several reasons that came to my mind to justify my act. In fact, there is encouragement from very close ones (who like my style of writing); at the same time, few others feel that blogging is only an interaction with an inanimate machine … Continue reading
Deepak Chopra, spiritual teacher cum body-mind ‘medicine’ expert, writes “The secret of transcendence – There is no goal. The present moment is the home for self-realization! The present moment is not heading anywhere; it has no goal or end point. The now is eternal; it is only time that renews itself endlessly. In the ‘now’, … Continue reading
Swami Chinmayananda, through his appointed sevaks/ brahmacharis, during the years 1970 -73, used to conduct Bala Vihar classes at selected residential premises. One such residence was of Mr K G Krishnan, my neighbor’s house in Ghatkopar, a central suburb in Bombay. Of course, I left for Delhi in the year 1973 since my father got … Continue reading
Time ‘really’ flies and we are left with only memories of the past! Rightly said, every one of us are only a mere slave of time and space that bind us in our actions and thoughts. We make resolutions at the start of a new year to bring in a better future into our lives … Continue reading
Hinduism – A Culture More than a Religion! Hinduism does not have any one founder, and it does not have a Bible or a Koran to which controversies can be referred for resolution. Consequently, it does not require its adherents to accept any one idea. It is thus cultural, not creedal (meaning dogmatic!), with a … Continue reading
H.H. Swami Chinmayananda (8 May 1916 – 3 August 1993), born Balakrishna Menon (Balan) was a Hindu Indian spiritual leader, and teacher, who inspired the formation of Chinmaya Mission in 1953 to spread the message of Vedanta. The organization that was founded by his disciples and led by him: the Chinmaya Mission has over 300 … Continue reading
Most of the lives I can see around are managed lives! It (‘managing’) has become an integral part of the society – just like the dresses we wear, ornaments we adorn, smiles we retain on our faces all the time – it is like a social fabric we have to necessarily wear! Sometimes the mask … Continue reading
Osho says, “If a man has lived his whole life making every moment and every phase of it a beauty, a love, a joy, naturally his death is going to be the ultimate peak of his whole life’s endeavor. If death is ugly, that means your whole life has been a waste. Death should be … Continue reading
Loneliness is a problem for many; especially the old. But, what I am writing is not about loneliness; it is ‘solitude’ wherein one cherishes to be alone. One should strive to experience solitude earlier and in effect, gain control of his mind. Such a controlled mind creates focus in the task taken up, builds self … Continue reading
Hinduism is a way of life and as per its doctrine – everyone is subject to his or her karma and deliverance from this ‘cause and effect’ principle is solely through action and sometimes by only being a silent ‘mere’ witness to the resultant events of karma. Many a times, this gives a notion to … Continue reading
Garba Dance is a popular folk Dance of Gujarat. A graceful, rather ‘unique’ dance associated with the raas leela of Krishna and the gopis (female cowherds). It is believed that Lord Krishna popularized the Raas dance; Usha, the grand daughter-in-law of Lord Krishna gets the credit for popularizing the ‘Lasya Nritya’, which came to be … Continue reading
For the successful, positive thinking is a habit! One can condition his thoughts to think positively. But, there should be a basis or a grounding – At many times, excessive positive thinking gets translated to negative results because we tend to overlook the impediments. Optimism should be based on the facts. We differentiate events, results, … Continue reading
Majority of the spiritual seekers do not realize that only ‘Self’ is certain in this world of uncertainty. Obviously, if you feel the same way – then, you are not at ease! But, you can be at ease with the uncertainty of the world when you realize the certainty of the Self; also referred to … Continue reading
“Coincidences are signals from the universe which can guide us towards our destiny” Life scares some while it is ‘knowing all’ to the few! But, most of us go through our life a little afraid or little excited. The enlightened knowing the true nature of reality; do not worry. I do not mean they are … Continue reading
Legend has it that Goddess Parvati created Ganesha out of the sandalwood dough that she used for her bath and breathed life into him. Letting him stand guard at the door she went to have her bath. When her husband, Lord Shiva returned, the child who had never seen him stopped him. Shiva severed the … Continue reading
Whether while practicing effective business management or in achieving excellence through spiritual search – Ego is a barrier to success. One’s Ego is like a shell of an egg; it protects one’s self esteem to a certain extent until it is put to work – but, beyond that, it destroys or rots the very base, … Continue reading
Mahatma Gandhi asked: ” Can you be the change you wish to see? Quite often, the tendency is to take credit for all that is good around us and blame others for anything that is not good! We fail to realise that we can be an agent, a catalyst to bring about change. And, we … Continue reading
Bhagavad Gita quotes, “The power of God is with you at all times; through the activities of mind, senses, breathing, and emotions; and is constantly doing all the work using you as a mere instrument.” This is just one of the quotes glorifying God. There are many like this glorifying God unabashedly in Bhagavad Gita; … Continue reading
A great king of the Ikshavaku dynasty, Rama is the most popular and revered incarnation of Maha Vishnu in our Hindu scriptures. According to Vedas, Ravana had successfully sought a boon from Shiva; that he will not be destroyed by any god, in any form, at any time of the day or night, anywhere in … Continue reading
