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Eliminating Hatred (Ghrna) – A Barrier on the Spiritual Path

Eliminating Hatred (Ghrna) – A Barrier on the Spiritual Path

09 Apr 2024 04:36 AM IST

Hatred (ghrna in Sanskrit) or an intention of malaise against someone is a huge barrier in our spiritual journey toward perfection and among the most difficult emotions to eliminate. Swami Sivananda Saraswati (1887-1963, a renowned yoga teacher) has described three stages of hatred. This emotion usually starts with prejudice or
The significance of the nine Devis during Chaitra Navratri

The significance of the nine Devis during Chaitra Navratri

09 Apr 2024 04:30 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day festival celebrated with fervor and devotion by Hindus, holds profound significance attributed to the worship of nine forms of the divine feminine energy, known as the Navadurga. These nine manifestations of the goddess Durga symbolize various virtues, powers, and cosmic energies. Understanding the significance of each
Self-Discovery and Inner Healing

Self-Discovery and Inner Healing

06 Apr 2024 04:42 AM IST

What is the connection between self-discovery and inner healing? It is the link between two words – forgetting and remembering. The world of opposites that we live in provides the contrasting backdrop and it involves forgetting, which causes us to separate from the self; and remembering i.e. coming back to
The Key to a Happy Life

The Key to a Happy Life

06 Apr 2024 04:39 AM IST

If someone is dissatisfied with their life, or if there is persistent pressure on the mind, both these conditions will give rise to some physical ailment. Every thought we create generates energy in the form of vibrations. These vibrations first affect the brain, and since the brain controls the functions
Being Carefree

Being Carefree

06 Apr 2024 04:37 AM IST

When I am truthful… then I am powerful… then I am happy… and then I am carefree. There is a strong correlation between truth and being happy and carefree. The one who has nothing to hide is free to express any emotion. The one who has a guilty conscience is
Beyond Duality

Beyond Duality

02 Apr 2024 04:48 AM IST

Eyes popped out, jaws fell, and mouths remained agape. The disciples had never heard anything like this before. Yet, here was their teacher, who had made this obnoxious statement: ‘If you meet Buddha on the road, kill him.’ He was merely repeating the revered Zen master Linji Yixuan’s words. Then
Sheetala Ashtami: Celebrating health & devotion

Sheetala Ashtami: Celebrating health & devotion

02 Apr 2024 04:44 AM IST

Sheetala Ashtami, also known as Basoda or Basara Ashtami, is a revered Hindu festival observed primarily in North India. Dedicated to Goddess Sheetala Mata, the festival holds immense significance for devotees who seek her blessings for protection against diseases, particularly smallpox. Celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna
Avoiding guilt in the spiritual journey

Avoiding guilt in the spiritual journey

02 Apr 2024 04:39 AM IST

Guilt (atyaya in Sanskrit) is an emotion that arises when someone does or believes they are committing something wrong. In legal parlance, guilty refers to having been found to have committed an offense or crime. Guilt is focused on the past, unlike fears that are future-oriented. Guilt has several underlying
It is only in giving that you recieve

It is only in giving that you recieve

01 Apr 2024 08:22 AM IST

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life”. John 3:16 The above is known as the golden verse of the Bible – an open invitation to all the people of the world to
The Joy of Easter: Rejoicing in Christ’s Resurrection

The Joy of Easter: Rejoicing in Christ’s Resurrection

01 Apr 2024 08:21 AM IST

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the Christian faith. Without the resurrection, the belief in God’s saving grace through Jesus is destroyed. When Jesus rose from the dead, he confirmed his identity as the Son of God and his work of atonement, redemption, reconciliation, and salvation. The
The Forgotten Hope of Easter: Easter’s Hopeful Journey to Find Purpose Beyond Pain

The Forgotten Hope of Easter: Easter’s Hopeful Journey to Find Purpose Beyond Pain

01 Apr 2024 08:19 AM IST

Sitting in the church during Good Friday service, the sadness of the day weighed on me. But then, my pastor said something interesting. “Thank God for Good Friday,” he said, “because Easter is on the way.” His statement lingered in my mind, sparking a personal reflection. What did Easter truly
Spring-cleaning the mind

Spring-cleaning the mind

30 Mar 2024 03:15 AM IST

“In the midst of a seemingly endless winter, I discovered within myself an invincible spring. May it be so, for all who need encouragement in these hard times.” — Camus At last, spring has arrived, the vernal equinox, celebrated as the first day of spring, the dawning of the bright
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