Spiritually Speaking

The River is not Polluted

20 Jan 2024 07:11 AM IST

While visiting Brazil recently, I met an environmentalist who transformed my way of thinking about our current climate situation. Her kind, gentle voice expressed the most surprising views. “The river isn’t polluted,” she said, “the river is pure, it is just carrying our impurities.” This stopped me in my tracks.

Listening to the inner voice

20 Jan 2024 07:08 AM IST

Most vehicles nowadays come equipped with seat belts, as well as an alarm that sounds if you start driving without wearing the belt. A red sign flashes on the dashboard, signalling to the driver to wear the belt. Drivers who do not want to wear the seat belt, for whatever

Freedom from the bondage of our roles

20 Jan 2024 07:06 AM IST

The sages and saints of India recognise how complicated and binding relationships are. This is why they renounce all of them, even those renunciates who have wives and children, because the only relationship they adhere to is the one with God, the Supreme. The more relationships we have the more

Napoleon and the luck factor

16 Jan 2024 08:27 AM IST

The words took everyone by surprise. Here was the emperor, who as a commander had bestowed upon France its biggest victories and known for using his might and mind power to win wars rather than relying on divine interventions. Yet he had just uttered some obnoxious-sounding words. Army chief commanders,

Deciphering the many faces of Ramayana: A journey through different cultures

16 Jan 2024 08:25 AM IST

The amazing history and intellectual heritage of Bharat is reflected in the Ramayana. Fundamentally, the Ramayana is a story of morality, love, duty, and dharma (righteousness), entwined with a complex web of people, happenings, and lessons that have inspired millions of people throughout history. The journey of Lord Rama has

Attain Enlightenment with Ease!

16 Jan 2024 08:22 AM IST

Enlightenment, is often associated with sitting in solitude, eyes closed, and delving deep within one’s consciousness. The iconic image of the Buddha, sitting serenely under the Bodhi tree, symbolizes this pursuit of inner wisdom. Far from mystical The journey towards enlightenment is far from a mere act of sitting with

What is the Purpose of Life?

15 Jan 2024 12:18 PM IST

For thinking and speaking beings, the question about the purpose of life pops up often. The next time this question appears, take a slow look around and take note of the context and situation. Most of the time, the question is asked when a person is experiencing sorrow, defeat or

Spiritual practices for daily life

15 Jan 2024 12:17 PM IST

Spirituality is a sacred connection within our mind, body, and soul. Incorporating spiritual practices into your daily life can bring a sense of peace, mindfulness, and connection. Here are some spiritual practices that you can integrate into your routine: Morning Meditation: Start your day with a few minutes of meditation.

AMAZING POWER OF SELF-PRAYER

15 Jan 2024 12:14 PM IST

Every one of us prays to God in one form or other, whether it’s religious prayer, spiritual prayer or any other type of prayer to seek his blessings not only for ourselves but also for others such as your near and dear ones, colleagues and friends. Self-prayer is the method

Power of positivity

13 Jan 2024 08:44 AM IST

We have heard that the human mind has infinite powers, then why is it that instead of being strong, people are so sensitive? The powers of the mind are dormant and they need to be activated by being put to use. Some time ago I happened to meet a well-known

The currency of kindness

13 Jan 2024 08:43 AM IST

Working for many years as a writer on science and medicine, I have come to understand that life exists in a matrix of positive energy. This supports us, quite magically, when we align ourselves with it through our own good wishes and pure feelings. It is as if we tune

Coping with conflict and the fear of confrontation

13 Jan 2024 08:42 AM IST

All of us have experienced conflict at some time or another, and how we handle that conflict often starts in behaviour experienced in our childhood. We have all learnt some kind of strategy to deal with or avoid conflict, so that we can survive and remain in control of our