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The Greatest Spiritual Quality
What is the seed of compassion? Here's my take on the most important virtue essential to feeling compassionate.
The Secret of Healthy Relationships
Loving and living are not synonyms. Loving may be an emotional matter but living together is mostly about practicality.
I am Lonely
Loneliness is a natural emotion, but there's a difference between feeling lonely and being afraid of loneliness.
Happiness is a Journey
Happiness is the path we walk. It's a matter of commitment, in fact, it's a choice and not always the outcome.
If Truth Be Told — A Monk’s Memoir
If Truth Be Told is my memoir slated to be released next month by Harper Collins India. This is my life's journey thus far.
The Eternal Truth
All living entities are constantly working towards the same truth. It's simple and penetrating. Here's my perspective.
The Source of Emotions
Emotions are the dewdrops that vanish upon the dawn of mindfulness. Practice this simple meditation to go to the root.
Three Ways to Keep Your Calm
Here are three ways to steer your ship of life to a peaceful shore even when relationships are choppy.
Single Parents and Broken Marriages
Give yourself a chance to bloom and say no to an abusive marriage. Never allow anyone to crush your dignity.
The Path of Personal Fulfillment
Our happiness depends a great deal on a sense of personal fulfillment and that, in turn, depends on pursuing what matters to us.
When They Trigger Anger in You
Do you contain your anger or does anger contain you? Who's resting on whom?
The Greatest Fear
Beyond the fear of unknown, of death, loss, of failure and rejection lies another fear. The greatest fear.
A Word on Compassion
Think of compassion as sacrifice. It is putting other person's interests before your own. It's a choice.
The Anatomy of a Thought
Thoughts are like waves, they may be inviting but they remain transient and volatile. Meditate for insight.
The Worst Disease
What illness dries you out, hollows you and weakens you from the core? It's not cancer, it's even worse.
