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Finding Divine Meaning in The Ordinary
There is divine meaning in the ordinary if we take the time to look for it. When the stresses of life bog us down, it can be challenging to see the beauty surrounding us. But if we open our eyes … Read more →
What is Karma Yoga?
It is the path of selfless action. It is the practice of dedicating one’s actions to God and acting in a way that brings happiness to others. It is a practical approach to life that allows you to live with … Read more →
Meditation Quotes
Thoughts and Meditation Quotes “Meditation is your ability to stabilize your mind on one thought, on your chosen thought, eventually becoming one with it.” “Thought is a form of energy, and it must either be channelized or given an outlet. … Read more →
Surprise!
“I’m pointing at the moon,” Buddha said, “but they are admiring my finger.” May I mention that I get hit by deja vu all the time whenever I talk about any important spiritual issue on this platform. That you care … Read more →
Make Hay While the Sun Shines
I was seven years old when my father taught me the idiom: Make hay while the sun shines. This was my first ever class of idioms and proverbs and was a tad different from the grammar I had been absorbing … Read more →
Discover the Purpose of Life With Three Golden Questions
What is the purpose of life? The purpose of life or the truth of your life is akin to finding your voice and being alive one more time; it’s like being born again. Without fail, every happy and successful person … Read more →
Deep Quotes
Deep Quotes Indifferent or disrespectful treatment is somewhat essential for personal spiritual growth. Reflect on the stories of Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Tulsidas, etc. There was a particular moment when they not only felt disrespected but so humiliated … Read more →
Karma Quotes
A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking because her trust is not on the branch but on its wings. Believe in your karma, and you would never be afraid of the challenges in your … Read more →
Guru Purnima
Tomorrow is the day when the world over disciples celebrate the presence of their gurus in their lives. Like you have Father’s Day and Mother’s Day, tomorrow’s Guru Purnima (or Poornima), the Guru’s Day. We have been celebrating this in … Read more →
The Narcissist
Someone sent me the following email a few weeks back: I wanted to ask you how to deal with a narcissistic spouse? How to deal with them in a spiritual way? When we call someone a narcissist, why are they like … Read more →
The Puzzle of Life
The other day, at the meditation retreat, a lady told me that she had almost everything she could ask for and yet she wasn’t happy. She had been battling with a feeling of emptiness for years and had been unable … Read more →
How did We Happen?
I received an interesting email the other day. If you bypass the general tone of the message, you’ll find the questions worthy. Despite my scepticism, I can’t help but hope…That maybe you’ve got some answers which nobody has. So tell … Read more →
Nine Stages of Attaining Bliss
The nine stages of mahamudra are identical to the nine states of attention elucidated in my last post. The more I meet aspiring yogis or serious meditators, the more I realize how great the misconceptions are about meditation. What really … Read more →
Discovering Your Purpose In Life
In continuation of my last post, allow me to share with you my thoughts on the single most crucial trait, happy and successful people possess. It’s the lowest common denominator. If you examine the lives of the greatest inventors or … Read more →
How To Forget Someone
It takes time, so to forget someone you love you first need to understand what forgetting someone means.
