Setting Healthy Boundaries – How to say ‘No’

20 Jul 2024 03:11 AM IST

In our relationships, be they in the workplace, with our neighbours, or the more complex ones of our own families, we often feel obliged to agree to the many, and sometimes demanding, requests that come our way. However, it is not always healthy to say ‘yes’ to everything, especially when

Dismantling the Walls of Waste Thoughts

20 Jul 2024 03:07 AM IST

When our time to embark on a spiritual journey arrives, and we will know when that is, we are flooded with lightness and joy. We are full of the exhilaration that the anticipation of the goals to be reached, and the dreams to be realised, brings. Yet sooner or later,

Exploring Yoga Philosophy of Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and More

16 Jul 2024 03:16 AM IST

Often connected with physical poses and breathing techniques, yoga comes from a rich intellectual legacy. Deep insights from ancient books including the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Brahma Sutra, and Prasthanatrayi provide direction for current living and span across time. Sutra in Yoga A foundational book, the

Disturbed Feelings? Harmonize Your Heart Chakra

16 Jul 2024 03:14 AM IST

(Part 4) Understanding the Power of Love, Compassion, Acceptance of Our Energy System Feeling hatred, sadness, grief, jealousy? Anger issues? Your Heart Chakra may be asking for healing & harmony. The Heart Chakra (Anahat Chakra), Fourth chakra is the Center of Love, Compassion & Acceptance. In Sanskrit, “Anahat” means “unhurt,

Humans: A Blend of Virtue and Immorality

16 Jul 2024 03:12 AM IST

We often advocate for eradicating negativity at its source. Yet, there is a contradiction in the famous saying, ‘Buraai ko jar Se Khatam Kar Do’ (eliminate evil from its roots), a principle central to Sanatan Dharam, a Hindu belief. During a visit to ancient Egypt, I explored the Kom Ombo

While the Lord waits

16 Jul 2024 03:09 AM IST

Pundalik heard his name being called from outside the house. While his wife wondered as to who the visitor was, Pundalik knew. How could he not recognise the voice of the one he loved with every breath of his life? When he told his wife it was Krishna, there was

Religion and spirituality: Distinct yet intertwined realms

15 Jul 2024 06:26 AM IST

Religion and spirituality, though often used interchangeably, embody distinct concepts that shape human experience in diverse ways. Both address questions of existence, purpose, and the divine, yet they diverge in their structures, expressions, and personal impacts. Defining Religion Religion is a structured set of beliefs and practices typically shared by

The Zodiac and Beyond: Birth Month and Future Insights

15 Jul 2024 06:23 AM IST

According to astrology, know what kind of nature people born in these 12 months from January to December have according to the month of birth. What are their qualities and what kind of defects are found. How is their career, love life? Astrology also reveals many secrets of a person’s

Context is King

13 Jul 2024 03:56 AM IST

There is a reason why we are where we are, and there is a reason why we have certain people in our lives. Believe it not, we have attracted these souls, to where we are and into our life. These souls are part of our life to help us learn

Good Days, Bad Days

13 Jul 2024 03:53 AM IST

Spiritually speaking, there are no good days or bad days – there are just days. Of course, we don’t always see it that way. Some days seem difficult and challenging, while others flow along nicely. Yet, each day is a gift, enabling us to learn and grow. If we understand

To Stay Happy, Mind your Mind

13 Jul 2024 03:50 AM IST

What is easier, to get angry or to remain calm? When there is a difficult situation, someone makes a mistake, or work is not done to our satisfaction, how do we respond? Do we stay calm or lose our temper? Nowadays a lot of people find it easier to behave

Meditation Techniques for Achieving Inner Peace

09 Jul 2024 05:15 AM IST

Inner peace is a much talked about subject, nowadays. Wherever we see, in newspapers, magazines, social media reels, videos or any other platform, there are millions of advisers and billions of advices on the ways to attain peace in life, especially inner peace. So, what exactly is inner peace? Inner