The secret to strength and greatness: Think and speak less

18 Jul 2020 06:17 AM IST

A physical illness can be diagnosed by feeling the pulse, and similarly the speed of one’s thoughts can be determined from the lines on the forehead. If the speed of thoughts is very fast, if thoughts constantly arise one after the other, they waste our energy. It is like the

6 ways to make Covid-19 isolation more meaningful

13 Jul 2020 05:13 AM IST

The coronavirus pandemic is a huge crisis the world is facing today, but we can turn this adversity into an opportunity by looking inwards and going into a self-introspection mode.

Want happiness & peace of mind? You must experience and not think

13 Jul 2020 05:12 AM IST

A man desires to live. His mind transports his desires into dreaming. Mind is not a living being as you are. Mind you, you are not mind. In fact, the mind is not there only minding is. It is like a much advanced version of computer memory connected to random

Why Buddhism & Jainism grew differently in India

13 Jul 2020 05:11 AM IST

Indian philosophical and religious thought can be classified into Brahmanik and Shramanik traditions. Brahmanik tradition traces its origin to the Vedas. Vedas are revealed texts and are inviolable. Sramanik traditions do not believe in the authority of the Vedas. While Brahmanik tradition does not advocate renunciation — tyaga, sanyasa, vairagya,

Protect yourself from fear and anxiety in these Covid times

11 Jul 2020 06:03 AM IST

Coronavirus will be gone in a few months, but the effect it has on our minds may not go away easily. So, it is important to take charge of our emotions. We have to keep our energy level high, our aura bright.

The key to one’s happiness is to be in the present

11 Jul 2020 06:03 AM IST

These days people feel they don’t have enough time. This causes a lot of stress and unease. ‘Multitasking’ often leads to reduced concentration and mistakes, which then take up more time. Some become so dispirited by their ‘to-do’ list that they put things off, hoping it will be easier another

The difference between truth and falsehood

11 Jul 2020 06:02 AM IST

It is said that God is truth. Truth is that which is real, genuine and eternal, not imaginary, artificial or temporary. When we believe or say that we are truthful, is that really the case? Are we — our thoughts, words and deeds — truly aligned with God? Is God

The changing river of life & its meaning

06 Jul 2020 05:11 AM IST

Heraclitus said, ‘We can never step in the same river twice.’ But we shouldn’t worry as there are so many rivers to enjoy in this universe!

Nurturing dispassion in the time of a pandemic

06 Jul 2020 05:11 AM IST

Social distancing during a lockdown is not necessarily a punishment. Silence and solitude are a potent means for personal growth and self-renewal, a great way to nurture dispassion in ourselves. The natural tendency of the senses is to go outwards, and enjoy the whole creation. Right from the moment you

Why fear of ‘unknown’ is more dangerous than fear itself

06 Jul 2020 05:10 AM IST

Life is a pandemic! We all are born with a terminal disease which will kill us. To cause a disease, a virus is essential. The virus is programmed within us in genes. Someone asked Bhikku, “What do you do for a living?” He replied, “I don’t live for fighting. Whole

Covid Challenge: We Shall Overcome

29 Jun 2020 05:41 AM IST

We must take the imposed social distancing or self-quarantine as an opportunity to slow down and go inward. It offers us space and time to focus on ourselves, to reflect and reset our roles and goals.

We should be alert and not scared of coronavirus

29 Jun 2020 05:40 AM IST

As the coronavirus pandemic is shaking the world, continuous research is being carried out across the globe on the evolution and treatment of Covid-19, with no reliable treatment in place till date. In the wake of the virus outbreak in India, many people in the country are in a state