Spiritually Speaking

LOVE BRINGS PERFECTION

21 Dec 2020 02:38 AM IST

We fall into love and we fall out of love because we do not know what is the ultimate love, what is bhakti. Attaining bhakti alone makes you perfect.

SPIRITUALITY IS THE ART OF BALANCING RESPONSIBILITIES

19 Dec 2020 03:57 AM IST

Spirituality is the art of balancing your responsibilities; to yourself, to your family and to the whole world. The basis for this is a deep understanding of the self, God and the law of cause and effect (karma). Knowing the self enables you to be detached from physical factors and

LET’S BE THE CHRISTMAS SPARKLE OF HAPPINESS

19 Dec 2020 03:55 AM IST

Although the season has become increasingly commercialised over the years, millions of people, Christian and otherwise, celebrate the festival of peace and goodwill in many ways. For many it has become a season of meeting, eating and gift giving. A time to show love and generosity and feel a sense

Contentment brings several rewards

19 Dec 2020 03:54 AM IST

Contentment is a virtue that is clearly visible—it is apparent in the form of satisfaction, and it sparkles on the face. Contentment is of three kinds—being content with oneself, with others, including all of Creation, and with the Creator. One who is always content is admired by all. How do

Power of yoga helps us face tough situations

19 Dec 2020 03:52 AM IST

We are sometimes asked, ‘Why is that although you are yogis and meditate, some of you get sick and have serious illnesses?’. This question is based on the belief that when we attain God, then life will run smoothly, and no adverse situations will have to be faced. However, the

YOUR CIRCLE OF LIGHT

14 Dec 2020 04:00 AM IST

Each one of us exudes a spiritual light which is an energy that vibrates according to our state of spiritual consciousness. What we do not always realise or recognise is the effect that our light can and does have on others in our circle. Whether our light shines bright or

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,