Mercy makes us humane beings

12 Sep 2020 10:00 AM IST

When we think of mercy, some related words come to mind, such as pity, sympathy and compassion. Pity is to feel sorry for someone but not do any- thing about it. We look at the poor or those who are suffering and we pity them, but are unable to offer

An invitation to experience sweet silence

12 Sep 2020 09:58 AM IST

Just as the body needs to be replenished with whatever it is made of, such as minerals, vitamins and liquids, we need to replenish the soul with whatever it is made of—peace, love, happiness and inner power.

Do not make comparisons with others

12 Sep 2020 09:50 AM IST

Comparing your progress in self-development with that of others will leave you vulnerable on three counts: You will feel inferior, superior, or impressed. All three of these states are dangerous because they disregard the underlying principle of our true connection with each other – mutual love and regard, based on

How one can live a life full of wonder

07 Sep 2020 02:35 AM IST

The new sun rises every day. Every moment a new sunray travels from a far to land on earth’s womb. A photon full of elixir enters new life. A bud flowers. A Flower attains to heavenly beauty when a draft of energy passes through it. New fragrance is strewn in

Tulsi’s Ram was for emulation, not just worship

07 Sep 2020 02:34 AM IST

Ramcharitmanas of Tulsidas teaches that moksha or salvation is attained not by sacrifices, rituals, or tapas or intense yoga, but by simple devotion and complete surrender to Ram and by doing good service to every living being. It is regarded as the new Veda of the Kaliyuga. Tulsidas believed in

Muharram: A reminder to stand for truth and fight oppression

07 Sep 2020 02:33 AM IST

If Imam Hussain had aimed at acquiring a worldly empire, he would not have travelled the way he did—from Medina to Karbala. He weltered in blood and dust for the sake of truth.

Nature’s beauty is a reflection of our inner beauty

05 Sep 2020 04:15 AM IST

Some people believe that being in nature is a kind of spirituality in itself. They believe nature provides them with both the food they eat and the spiritual sustenance they often crave. Those who believe God or the divinity is omnipresent, also believe it is enough to be in and

Trust others to win their trust

05 Sep 2020 04:14 AM IST

Trust is essential if you want to help people. There are two aspects of trust — your own trust in others and their trust in you. People will naturally start trusting you when they see you overcoming problems in a reliable and constant way. However, a more powerful and long-term

To live a happy life, know and use your powers

05 Sep 2020 04:13 AM IST

It is said that truth is God. That which is true is eternal. The first truth is that we are immortal spiritual beings, or souls. All material things, including our body, are resources used by the soul. Our powers come from the soul, not the body. Just as an electrical

How to check and speed up self-transformation

05 Sep 2020 04:12 AM IST

On the spiritual path, we can measure our progress by checking three things: (1) to what extent do we reflect on our true, spiritual self, the soul; (2) how pure and positive are our thoughts about others; and (3) how much do we serve the world. Our feelings for others

Calculating the living cosmos

31 Aug 2020 03:05 AM IST

About 96% of the cosmos is spiritual and divine in nature and just waiting for us to explore it. The best part is we are our own spaceships in this regard. Meditation can give us glimpses into these vast energetic and spiritual realms.

You are a fountain of bliss and joy

31 Aug 2020 03:04 AM IST

In a state of ignorance, imperfection is natural and perfection is an effort. In a state of wisdom or enlightenment, imperfection is an effort; perfection is a compulsion and is unavoidable! Perfection is the very nature of the enlightened one. Perfection is taking total responsibility. And total responsibility means working