Spiritually Speaking

CELEBRATION IS OUR STATE OF BEING

14 Dec 2020 03:54 AM IST

Life is a celebration. The celebration of the world meeting the God. It is the meeting point of that-which-is (God) in that-which-is-not (matter). A meeting point of consciousness with the matter. It is most magical event on earth. Certainly worthy of celebration. But, contrarily, man wants to live in dreams

Six secrets for a happy and successful marriage

14 Dec 2020 03:51 AM IST

What’s the recipe for a blissful marital life? Here are six ingredients that go into making a sweet, joyful and fulfilling relationship with your spouse.

CHASING FAME LEADS US AWAY FROM GREATNESS

12 Dec 2020 04:56 AM IST

Can someone entangled in their own troubles help others? If we are angry or depressed, can we bring peace and joy to anyone’s life? Serving others is an excellent way of making life worthwhile and valuable, but if we are wrapped up in our own problems, we will have neither

Purity, pedestals and pathways

12 Dec 2020 04:51 AM IST

A solid platform of pure self-respect is the basis of a spiritual life. Over time, my interactions with the world cause my consciousness to become dull and my outlook heavy, my best self becomes hidden. I look outside myself to find a path back to clarity and lightness. When I

It pays to have enough spiritual resources

12 Dec 2020 04:48 AM IST

A person without money thinks twice whether to take a bus or go walking. Someone with a lot does not even think twice about taking a taxi. Similarly, when a situation arises that requires more understanding and tolerance than I have, I find myself out of my depth. If I

MIND THE QUALITY OF YOUR THOUGHTS

12 Dec 2020 04:46 AM IST

An enlightened person understands that there is nothing to be gained by thinking about others. Pure thoughts and feelings will do all the work. There is no need to think any further. The quality of your thoughts will affect your spiritual endeavour, so keep checking them. If you do not,

Serving humanity with the energy of the heart

12 Dec 2020 04:44 AM IST

O ne of the biggest calls to humanity at the current time is the call for compassion. But what does it really mean, to be compassionate? It clearly is a strength that helps us see the needs of others, but it would not be real compassion to let our own

How couples can make work from home an enjoyable experience

07 Dec 2020 04:01 AM IST

It’s been a year of upheavals, especially for couples cooped up at home. Their dynamics changed deeply impacting their view of each other, the relationship, and their respective positions within the relationship. They were forced to manage a crisis—sudden decision to work from home (WFH), online classes, no house help,

ARCHITECTURE OF THOUGHT IS IN THE ABSENCE OF BEING

07 Dec 2020 03:55 AM IST

The universe, the earth, nature all have been running in accordance with a code, a type of movement towards advancement. Nature has been constantly progressing, giving birth to the new every moment and the old is dying into every moment. From rocks to life, nature is constantly involved as if

Guru Nanak’s teachings are more relevant today

07 Dec 2020 03:52 AM IST

According to Guru Nanak, Hindus and Muslims have forgotten the true spirit of their respective religions and lost it in the jungle of externals. He described the externals as involvement in frivolous rituals and ceremonies.

Freedom from bad thoughts leads to true liberation

05 Dec 2020 04:47 AM IST

The path of self-improvement is rarely a straight line. There are ups and downs and our speed varies from time to time. Sometimes we come to a standstill. Some people become dejected and give up. The main reason for this is waste thoughts. Why do they occur? Due to lack

Aligning the head and the heart for inner harmony

05 Dec 2020 04:44 AM IST

When we find our inner harmony — when the head and the heart work together — we develop a quiet, sustaining energy that keeps us stable no matter what happens. The past few months may well have felt like a roller coaster, with external ups and downs mirrored by inner,