Spiritually Speaking

Forest Living for the Soul: Exploring the Spiritual Side of living in Nature

09 Jan 2024 06:42 AM IST

Living in the forest has been a part of the Indian way of life. “Ashram Vyavastha”, promulgated in ancient Indian culture, has “Van Prasthaan” as one of the crucial stages of life for developing human consciousness. After having a learning childhood and a prosperous householder life, a person needs to

The broken tooth

09 Jan 2024 06:39 AM IST

Soumya woke up with a strange sensation. A tooth in the left upper corner of her mouth was troubling her. A few days ago, when she realised that it was a bit shaky, she was overcome by this strange temptation to shake the tooth with her tongue. Soon, it became

Explore Virtual Temple Events for Live Rituals and Cultural Performances

09 Jan 2024 06:37 AM IST

Virtual temple events have become an innovative platform, providing a distinctive chance to engage in live rituals and cultural performances from the convenience of your home. Envision being seated in your living space while experiencing the divine energy of a temple situated thousands of miles away. These events have transformed

6 Life Lessons from Lord Ram For Contemporary World

09 Jan 2024 06:35 AM IST

The syllable ‘Ra’ is said to denote the universal, and the syllable ‘Ma’ denotes the lord or master. He who is the Lord of the Universe is thus known as Rama. Each syllable in “Rama” carries deep meaning, signifying his supreme and all-encompassing nature. Let us dive into and witness

Using our spiritual powers

06 Jan 2024 05:58 AM IST

Spiritual powers are not something we need to acquire – the powers already exist within each soul; we only need to learn to use them. The first power is the power to withdraw from situations, to not get entangled in them. The tortoise illustrates this well. What does a tortoise

Faith in action for climate justice

06 Jan 2024 05:54 AM IST

The Loss and Damage Fund established at COP27 was a fund, given and not loaned, to provide financial assistance to those nations most vulnerable and impacted by the effects of climate change. While this is undeniably a moral imperative, there are still, post COP28, many aspects that need to be

Forgive to forget and move on

06 Jan 2024 05:50 AM IST

“Forgiveness is to let go of resentment.” When we are hurt by someone or a situation, it is as though something inside us breaks – just like a precious vase. How can we mend that hurt? We have a choice – we can either remain with the deep sorrow, which

Divine journey & culinary delights await at ISKCON Dwarka’s New Year Celebration!

02 Jan 2024 08:01 AM IST

On the occasion of year end, ISKCON Dwarka in Delhi had geared up for a grand celebration, extending heartfelt offerings to devotees who embarked on the sacred journey of Govardhan Parikrama and marked the arrival of the new year with an elaborate feast and rituals. This spiritual enclave had poised

Peace in cacophony

02 Jan 2024 05:46 AM IST

Restlessness was Rajan’s second name, though he often attributed that to his immense success as a corporate honcho. After all, even before he turned forty, he had spread his business empire far and wide, with a turnover running into billions. However, while that restlessness was the reason for his material

New Year, New Beginnings

02 Jan 2024 05:42 AM IST

In the waning moments of a passing year and the dawning promise of the new one, we often find ourselves in contemplation, reflecting on the chapters behind us while scripting aspirations for the unwritten ones ahead. It’s a time of resolutions—a universal effort toward personal betterment and growth in various

Awakening joy: Embracing rest in the New Year through Vedic wisdom

02 Jan 2024 05:38 AM IST

Sleep is more than just a daily ritual—it is an enigmatic yet crucial part of our existence. It’s a fascinating topic with ties to spirituality, culture, and science. Decoding Sleep: A Biological and Spiritual Interlude Sleep is a biologically changed state of consciousness that is essential to both our physical

Understanding kaal sarp dosh: Obstacles & blessings unveiled

01 Jan 2024 10:13 AM IST

The Kaal Sarp dosh is divided into two parts: the first is Kaal Sarp Yoga, and the second is Ardh Chandra Yoga. Generally, Kaal Sarp Yoga poses obstacles and can be painful and harmful to a person’s progress. However, the Ardha Chandra (half moon) Yoga, which is another form of