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How Old Are You?
Being the youngest amongst the three siblings, I always had a bit of leeway. That my brother and sister were older, helped me get away with so many things. “It’s okay,” they were often told by my parents when talking … Read more →
C’mon Lobster
I remember what it was like. The year was 1999 when my best friend, who also happened to be a recruitment consultant, took me to a fine Chinese restaurant in Sydney. He had just successfully placed me in a new … Read more →
Your Story
You know, I was going to write on a topic I’m very passionate about: health. But then, I changed my mind (that’s what the mind is there for anyway, right?) and instead thought of sharing with you something about a … Read more →
Three Handfuls of Rice
Last year some 8000 seekers joined me (96% virtually) every day for sixteen days to immerse themselves in the unparalleled sadhana of Sri Suktam. At the conclusion of the event, if you recall, I announced that this year we would … Read more →
Initiation
If you know me or have read my works or heard me in my videos, or if in general, you are familiar with the Vedic tradition, then you must know that the bond between a guru and disciple is most … Read more →
Fill It Up
Let me begin with a note an elderly man sent to his neighbors in the UK. This letter is regarding your vacation two weeks ago, and how you let me babysit Smokey, Oreo, and Jennifer. I’d just like to give … Read more →
Choosing a Master
The quest for a spiritual master is a significant undertaking, perhaps the most consequential decision a seeker can ever make. It is a search that is somewhat akin to getting married. Pick the wrong one and you end up with … Read more →
Argument(s)
We all argue. The only thing that varies is how often or how much, perhaps. We argue with ourselves (inner turmoil – adhyatmik), with others (external conflicts – adibhautik), with nobody even (the Universe – adidaivik). Arguments are inevitable and … Read more →
Constraints
It was a painful sight. In fact, it was almost inhuman to see the baby calf tied to the stake with a small rope in the ashram’s cowshed. The rope was so short that the calf couldn’t really move around. … Read more →
A Difficult Decision
Abraham Lincoln once asked one of his secretaries, “If you call a tail a leg, how many legs does a horse have?”. “Five,” the secretary replied. “No,” said the President, “The answer is four. Calling a tail a leg doesn’t … Read more →
Contamination
Have you ever seen mosquitoes jet skiing on a clear-water pond? Probably not. The water may be stagnant but if it’s clean, it’s usually free from the mozzies. When the water is stagnant and impure, however, you will see the … Read more →
Gratitude Meditation
Why is gratitude meditation a power practice? There are many reasons to practice gratitude meditation. A sense of gratitude has been shown to improve mental health, increase resilience, reduce anxiety and depression, and promote well-being. Additionally, it can help you … Read more →
8 Real-life stories of People Who Needed A Miracle
Miracle prayer What do you know about the power of prayer? Have you ever asked God to help you in a time of need? Have you ever experienced the miraculous power of prayer? What is a miracle prayer? A miracle … Read more →
What is a Karmic Cycle?
A karmic cycle is a cycle of repeating events caused by our actions. It is the belief that we create these cycles through the choices we make during our lives, which bring us either happiness or suffering. According to Hinduism … Read more →
The Best Morning Meditation
Let’s be honest—most of us are tired. Our lives are busy, we have things to do and people to see, and we’re constantly running around to get everything done. We need a moment to ourselves—or at least a few minutes … Read more →
