The epic of Mahabharata was written ages ago and yet it continues to overwhelm us with the amount of wisdom it carries in each word. This epic is revered not only because of its poetic grandeur but also because of the deep philosophical lessons that form its very foundation. Here are 5 important lessons from […]
Category Archives: Spirituality & Well Being
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Upanishads are the concluding portion of the Vedas and are therefore rightly called ‘Vedanta’. Ten or eleven Upanisads out of a 108 are regarded as important and authentic. Passionate yearning for knowledge, restless striving after truth and a ceaseless search for reality have found a most touching expression in them. The word ‘Upanishad’ is derived […]
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As children, we were dependent on others for our emotional fulfillment. As adults, we have a choice – to live with the neglected wounds or to attend to them before they turn into scars. So here’s a list of things you can say to your inner child in order to kickstart the healing! 1. I […]
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Here’s a list of lessons you can learn from the life of the Blue God or the Destroyer – Lord Shiva. Never Tolerate Evil Shiva is known for his intolerance for evil and for his need to destroy it in a fair and just manner. He always took a stand against injustice. Practice Self-Control In […]
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A celebrated spiritual leader, Osho’s teachings resonate well with the modern man striving to strike a balance in life. Here are some of his wisest words!
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By Shuddhanandaa Brahamchari Last week I wrote about listening body. This week I give you another dimension is to listen to our minds. As long as we listen to the conversations of our mind we are restless. But our practice of contemplation and meditation gradually takes us into the state of awareness of our inner […]
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The efficacy of prayer is not dependent on the whim or favoritism of a mythical overlord, whom some mistake for the great Divine Source.
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The more you talk about it, the more difficult it becomes to comprehend – “Anirvachaniya”
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The meaning of the word ‘Vipassana’ is insight – to perceive things as they really are, without a veil, without any facade, in their absolute true nature. Practicing Vipassana involves a practical and scientific examination and observation of the self that results in complete purification of the mind and achievement of the highest possible happiness. […]
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Recently a friend, a sincere seeker, sent me a query on Quora: What is the difference of involvement, participation, and witnessing in relation to meditation? What is the difference between totality and concentration? This is certainly a genuine question of all the seekers on the path. My response is based on my experience and my understanding: […]