Spiritually Speaking

The art and science of not thinking

31 Oct 2020 06:30 AM IST

Clarity of thought and peace of mind are time-honoured treasures. Most of us think far, far too much: we go around in circles, backwards and forwards, and all too often remain stuck in the same old grooves of thought. Thinking less means reducing this mental noise, erasing thoughts that are

THE SUBTLE WAY TO SERVE THE WORLD

31 Oct 2020 06:29 AM IST

Thoughts are spiritual lifts that take us up or down. With our thoughts we can attain an elevated state of consciousness. The ability to use the power of thought at will to reach a high stage is the sign of a powerful soul. The soul, or the mind, is the

Removing stress from the root

31 Oct 2020 06:28 AM IST

It is our mind that controls the body. We may be feeling tired and weak, but if a situation arises, we suddenly become active. Suppose someone wins a huge sum in a lottery and has to go to the tenth floor of a building to collect the amount, and the

WE ARE WHAT WE EAT: THE LINK BETWEEN FOOD AND EGOLESSNESS

26 Oct 2020 06:40 AM IST

A lot has been written on food, diet, intermittent-fasting, nutrition and so forth, but perhaps not many know that the concept of dieting or moderate eating is not a contemporary or new concept. Its existence can be traced back to several thousand years ago. If you refer to any of

When Covid-19 comes knocking & stays positive

26 Oct 2020 06:40 AM IST

The widespread belief is that Covid only affects the person testing positive but in reality, it actually hits the household! Covid affects you physiologically but it has a far wider-reaching impact on your identity, family life, social wellbeing, professionalism, financial stability and mental health. Questions & fears Fear stems from

Understanding the dilemma of mind

26 Oct 2020 06:36 AM IST

Mind is past, living is now. Mind cannot live now. So, it creates conflict, desires, anxieties, despair, sufferings. Going beyond the mind is the only way to live in bliss, to be in heaven right here and now.

How we can create peace in a divided world

24 Oct 2020 08:05 AM IST

Change has come to the world without any warning. The pandemic has made life suddenly very insecure. This is true of places where food and basic needs were already insecure, and also of places unaccustomed to shortage or restriction. Overnight, people have lost their livelihoods due to a lockdown. Imagine

BECOMING MY OWN MASTER

24 Oct 2020 08:01 AM IST

A spiritual approach to how we live means understanding that our relationship with the world around us — material and non-material — is of central importance. Our priorities, the choices we make, all have consequences for which we take responsibility. Everything is connected. We are part of a complex system

TAKING THE RIGHT SUPPORT

24 Oct 2020 07:59 AM IST

It is said that knowledge is power. On a spiritual journey, this becomes evident when one faces obstacles as one advances. Those who are ignorant of the likely hurdles on the way lose heart on encountering them, and start doubting their chances of success. Some others, who have an inkling

How to experience the peace within

24 Oct 2020 07:58 AM IST

It is not necessary to search for peace; it is within. Your original state is one of peace. External situations will pull you away from your peace, if, that is, you let them. Internal feelings can also pull you away. Tiredness, for example, leads to irritability. Learn to be in

Why many fail at self-improvement

24 Oct 2020 07:56 AM IST

How do we know a person’s character? From his/her behaviour. Our values are expressed in our conduct, and we come to know of someone’s character when we interact with him/her. However, many who set off on the spiritual path do not seem to understand this. Spiritual knowledge appeals to them,

Art of being beyond words

19 Oct 2020 07:26 AM IST

Man’s life is frustrating. Life seems to always frustrate man. When one comes to this earth, he comes with eyes full of wonder and innocence; when one dies, he dies with eyes full of frustration. After living life, one dies in frustration that he could not do anything. He missed