The Divine Writer

09 Sep 2024 22:39 PM IST

The endeavour was gargantuan, to put it mildly. Ved Vyas was aware of what lies ahead as he proposed to undertake the task. However, Brahma had provided him a solution: invoking Ganesh to assist him. Even as Vyas started meditating, Ganesh appeared before him. ‘O Ganapati,’ Vyas addressed Ganesh with

Centers of transformation: The power of chakras

09 Sep 2024 22:35 PM IST

In the profound intersection between consciousness and matter, transformation is an ever-present force. Consciousness is primary, while matter is secondary. This transformative energy is not uniformly distributed but rather more concentrated at specific points across the universe. On our planet, these are known as vortices. In the human body, they

Developing sattvic (positive spiritual) qualities

09 Sep 2024 22:32 PM IST

In Eastern philosophy, all entities in nature, including human beings, are made of three qualities or gunas: rajas (passion, activity, change, creation), sattva (goodness, harmony, purity, preservation), and tamas (darkness, chaos, inertia, destruction). In an apple tree, there are three kinds of fruits that denote these three gunas: there are

Ram Devra – A Journey Of Faith And Tradition

09 Sep 2024 02:54 AM IST

The Ram Devra Yatra, an annual pilgrimage in Rajasthan, honors the revered folk deity Ramdevra. Thousands of devotees from across India journey to the small town of Ram Devra in Jaisalmer to seek blessings, participate in rituals, and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan.

RADHASHTAMI – A LESS KNOWN BUT HIGHLY SIGNIFICANT FESTIVAL

09 Sep 2024 02:49 AM IST

Radhashtami, celebrated on 11th September, marks the divine appearance of Shrimati Radharani, the eternal consort of Lord Krishna. Devotees fast, worship, and visit temples where the deities of Radha-Krishna are beautifully adorned and bathed in a grand abhishek. It's a day filled with devotion, kirtans, and a feast in honor

The Magic of Intention

07 Sep 2024 02:58 AM IST

Every act we perform, consciously or not, has behind it an intention. Intentions are words and feelings, and like a compass they guide our actions/behaviour to our goals for the day. Intentions are the ‘WHATs’: What should I do/eat/buy today? Motives are the ‘WHYs’ behind the intention. They drive and

Going beyond the Limited Ego

07 Sep 2024 02:56 AM IST

The lenses that we use to view the world and people around us, rose-tinted or not, are affected by factors that contribute to the colour and shape of those lenses. Our emotions, experiences, preferences, and habits pool together in what we call a limited ego, and this makes us believe

Who are we?

07 Sep 2024 02:48 AM IST

Our natural inclination is to see the world from a materialistic point of view. But when consciousness is brought into the picture, we gain a new and enlightening perspective. Consciousness is usually sought to be understood as a physical phenomenon, in terms of its relation to the body and the

The Connection Between Mind, Body, and Spirit: Integrative Approaches to Health

02 Sep 2024 20:55 PM IST

If life is a play, the spirit is the director and playwright, mind the stage manager, and body the actor. For the play of life to be successful, all of them should be in complete harmony. Absence of either creates chaos. In other words, if one wants quality in life,

The empty boat

02 Sep 2024 20:51 PM IST

The elderly monk found it difficult to meditate in the ashram. He was short-tempered and would invariably snap at everyone. Added to it was the fact that the once-tranquil ashram had now started teeming with newer spiritual aspirants. Apart from the din, the elderly monk was overwhelmed with never-ending questions

How spiritual practices contribute to physical and emotional healing

02 Sep 2024 20:32 PM IST

Spiritual practices have the profound ability to heal us both physically and emotionally. The simplest and most effective of these practices is meditation, which focuses on stilling the mind. When the mind is stilled, it ceases to generate fear, worry, stress, anxiety, regret, shame, and guilt—seven of life’s most common

Numerological Impact of Zodiac Rulers on Our Lives

02 Sep 2024 20:27 PM IST

(Part -2 Understanding The Divine Connections Between Our Birthdates & The Zodiac Rulers) Here’s an overview of rest of zodiac signs, its ruling planet and main features including positive and negative aspects: Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 23) Ruler -Mercury (5) Element -Earth Mercury makes Virgos detail-oriented, efficient organizer, methodical,