Author Archives: Jwalant Swaroop

Saudade represents a feeling fundamental to human experience

Originally associated with both the rise and fall of the Portuguese empire, Saudade started life as an expression of sorrow felt for those who departed for long journey’s, with survivors feeling that something was missing in their lives thereafter. But Saudade’s ascendence in Brazil is from the perspective of the people newly arrived in a strange land

Oh! Lord! You have hidden the greatest treasure of life in the Now, and that is beyond the reach of humanity. You have given us all a world where our mind oscillates between the past and future, and You smile when You see us struggling in life. You want us to see You as the […]

It is always a good practice to refrain from judgmental comments. Your opinion does not always have value. Your words are not always needed. It is also equally important not to participate in gossip, or negative news or conversations. These do not add value to your life, but rather drain your good energies and samskaras […]

Do you know you love your Prana (breaths) the most? If a person has been trapped under water, and has struggled to come to the surface, ask him if he thought of demonetization, politics, gold, a BMW, or his wife, mother or children? He would reply that as he was choking on water, he only […]

Miss no opportunity to appreciate others or express your gratitude or thankfulness to those you meet during the day. This is an excellent way to boost others’ self-esteem. Don’t you feel so happy being recognised and given attention and appreciation? The same is with all. Share your smile, some positive words, and some stories that […]

When one falls sick and the doctor advises a full body scan, oh! You pay a fortune to do that! But just imagine, if you close your eyes, instantly you are in the closest proximity to your inner world. The eye of awareness opens. With a few deep breaths of joy and love, you can […]

Don’t curse yourself or others for negative emotions. They live in the womb of your subconscious mind only to surface when provoked by external situations. If you curse them, they don’t leave you or let you free. If you practice being aware and conscious, then you can identify them and before they create the mess, […]