Spiritually Speaking

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO NOW?

08 May 2021 13:54 PM IST

At this particular time, many people are asking themselves and others ‘what’s happening, what’s going on?’. Some time ago, in Australia, a radio host asked his listeners the same question and then asked them; given the calamities, diseases and conflicts in the world, did they think that it was just

GURU MANTRA GURUDEV SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR

07 May 2021 04:01 AM IST

THE EIGHT TYPES OF WEALTH One of the greatest illusions created in the world is wealth. There is so much disparity in the world. There is no logical reasoning or explanation as to why someone is born in Africa and suffers for a piece of bread, while there is surplus

MEDITATION MANTRAS FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

07 May 2021 03:57 AM IST

Women today are independent, confident, exude strength and have the potential to carry out every task at its best. Proving equal ability as their male counterparts, they have now ventured out into running successful businesses. However, being a woman entrepreneur has its own set of challenges. Some quick meditation mantras

WE ARE ALL CONNECTED AT THE LEVEL OF THE SOUL

07 May 2021 03:19 AM IST

The empowered soul has respect and reverence for all forms of life. When we tap into it, our hearts expand to invoke a connectedness with all living creatures.

STILL YOUR MIND AND LET THE HEALING BEGIN

03 May 2021 03:39 AM IST

The world is going through a terrible crisis of Covid-19 pandemic and our beloved country of India is, in particular, going through a terrible second wave that is causing fear, sadness and pain in the lives of many. It is a good time to look inwards and realise who we

USING THE BREATH FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH

03 May 2021 03:30 AM IST

According to WHO, depression will be one of the leading causes of global disease burden in 2020. Mental health experts are warning about a historic wave of mental health disorders post-pandemic. In this scenario, it becomes even more important to provide safe, natural ways of preventing and managing depression. One

Seeking compassion and strength from Lord Hanuman

03 May 2021 03:28 AM IST

1981 saw me in Siddhabari propelled by an intense desire to visit this spiritual retreat in the lone serenity of the Himalayas. This retreat of the Chinmaya Mission was a small hamlet of a few humble cottages perched on a hillock with a dense pine forest on three sides, and

STOP PROCRASTINATING, ACT PROMPTLY

01 May 2021 10:23 AM IST

In our efforts for self-improvement, we sometimes fail to attain our objectives despite having the required knowledge and understanding of what we need to do and what will be achieved if we put in the necessary effort. We recognise the problem, know how it can be resolved, but are still

THE TASTE OF HONEY THAT SWEETENS LIFE

01 May 2021 10:21 AM IST

A child born and growing up in difficult and even terrible circumstances can survive and thrive, providing they have a glimpse of something better. A teacher, parent or other relatives who gives genuine care and encouragement can serve as a small light in the darkness, and as the child grows

SOMETHING TO LEARN FROM LABOUR DAY

01 May 2021 10:18 AM IST

Labour Day celebrates the achievements of workers. On this day, we honour workers and their importance to our society. Its origins are in the labour union movement focused on balancing a worker’s day; with eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation and eight hours for rest. Labour Day acknowledges

CONTENTMENT COMES FROM SPIRITUAL AWARENESS

01 May 2021 10:16 AM IST

First of all, understand discontentment. Discontent is caused by a constant multiplication of desires. One desire leads to another until there is never a moment when you feel fulfilled. Desires are like traps. Because of endless desires, relationships have become very fragile. There is a lot of irritability and anger

Being loving yet detached creates benevolence

01 May 2021 10:14 AM IST

There is great benefit in being a detached observer of the unfolding story of humanity. Each one has passed through various incarnations. We have accumulated so many experiences from different roles, relationships, and situations through all the physical costumes that we have occupied. We have brought all these impressions into