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The Sadness Virus
A young man, Peter, inherited a small independent pharmacy in a rather busy market. He had always wanted to be a guitarist but couldn’t turn his passion into a career and so when his father passed away, the pharmacy fell … Read more →
The Secret of Great Communication
It’s one of those days. I am casting a vacant look at my blank screen as if some words will tumble out of it and write my post magically. As if I’ll just write “Peace. Swami” and not the more … Read more →
Aging Gracefully
“I’m afraid of aging,” someone said to me the other day. “I don’t want a wrinkly face or a stooped body. I am paranoid about slipping and falling in washrooms or losing consciousness as I age. In fact, I don’t … Read more →
Youth Questions and Answers – Part Three
In this session: How can we start earning early Questions on overcoming fear, awakening, karma, attachment, and ego. Miscellaneous questions Being kind to those who hurt us
The Right to Die
Dear swami My wife has finally committed suicide……I am responsible for her death… My admin team received this message in the wee hours of the morning last week from a loving and distraught husband. He then wrote requesting a personal … Read more →
Just Like That : 0 – 40
Today, I’ve turned forty. At least, this body has; ignorance doesn’t age, it remains fresh as ever. Now, I know that turning forty is not exactly an achievement, certainly nothing to write home about. But, I am extremely content, happy … Read more →
When Loss Hurts
Bhagavan Mahavira (540 – 468 BCE) was passing through a village in the kingdom of Magadha (present-day Bihar) with many doting initiates in tow. His ganadharas 1 followed their master with such extraordinary devotion and surrender that it baffled everyone … Read more →
Hungry Baba and the New Normal
We all have weaknesses. Let me tell you mine. At least one of them. Here: I don’t offer explanations. I can’t. The explanation bone is missing in my body. When someone questions my decisions or my intention, instead of justifying … Read more →
The First Half of Sri Suktam
In this session: The story of Vashishtha and Vishvamitra A small prayoga for fear
The Stories we Tell
Every story has a moral. What do you want the moral of your story to be? Here is how you can pen a beautiful, inspiring story as promising as the dreams you carry in your heart. What do you do … Read more →
The Last Letter
In any given year, on an average, I skim over 10,000 emails, and 3,000+ notes and letters sent to me physically during various events (still better than three times as many emails until 2014). This does not include hundreds of … Read more →
The Balloon Principle
Last week we had an amazing Black Lotus Organization Champions’ orientation event. The energy in the hall was eclectic in this by-invitation-only program. It was heartwarming to see so many people committed to spreading kindness in the world. I have … Read more →
The Secret of A Happy Marriage
“Do you have any advice for me?” the dejected man said to Kabir, whom he had visited with great hope, after hearing numerous stories of his penetrating wisdom. “Why?” said Kabir, spinning the yarn on his wheel. “What is the … Read more →
The Bowl That Never Fills
“I’ve come with great hope, O King!” the aghori said. “Can Your Majesty grant my wish?”“Say what you seek,” the king replied. “I’ve plenty for charity.”“Just this bowl I need filled.” The aghori extended his bowl.“That’s all? The social affairs … Read more →
The Gifts of Hurt
A famous Zen monk was at a Bonenkai (lit. forget-the-year party) dinner hosted by a rich nobleman. The who’s who of the city mingling with each other painted an intimidating color to the party for any casual observer. Stunning geishas, … Read more →
