Shakespeare’s wise quotes

Shakespeare’s quotes have relevance to us in our life even today.

On success

Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.

This quote means that one must work hard and not be governed by fears. Each one of us has success in a different way. Continue reading

The Will of God

As explained by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

God’s will is known as Divine will and is a universal reality. It is the most powerful force that conducts each and every activity seen as well as unseen. When one is attracted by maya one is led away from the Divine will. One becomes full of fear and anxiety. However, when one can transcend the barriers of the mind, one begins to realize the will of God, which is the destiny of all creation. Once one knows the will of God, then one knows how to manage one’s affairs and how to work. Continue reading

Aditya Hrudayam

Aditya Hrudayam is dedicated to the Sun God, Surya. It is a very powerful prayer and was known to the Rishi Agastya, a revered Vedic sage of Hinduism, who saved humanity and helped the Gods in their battle against Evil. He recited it to Rama, before his battle with Ravana. It is hymn which brings victory, courage and strength. It also calms the mind and restores vitality. Continue reading

Are we selfish of selfless?

According to ancient scriptures and yoga, the human body is nothing but energy. We are not identifying with essence of life but with something that is created from that essence, and which is material and gross. Our collective consciousness is based on the body and the senses. Continue reading

Centre for Communication–Visshudhi Chakra

The Visshudhi chakra is the chakra for communication. I am discussing the visshudhi chakra in isolation for a specific reason. The visshudhi chakra is purple and it is associated with Aakash (ether). The udana prana rules this chakra and the function of this prana is to purify our body of toxic substances, while exhaling. Purification occurs at all levels, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Continue reading

Why are we behaving so badly?

How can we change our behavior?

The behavioral outcome of Raja Yoga as stated in the Yoga Sutras (1:33) explains how it is possible to change our behavior.

Maitreekarunaamuditopekshaanaam
Sukhadukhapuyaapunyavishayaanam
Bhaavanaatashchittaprasaadanam. Continue reading

What is the power behind a refusal?

I find that replying in the negative gives one a high. It is adrenalin pumped into the system. It is human nature. One is not doing it intentionally; however, one feels that one is in control. I can say this with comfort as I am 75 years old and being a Yogi and a psychologist, I am a keen observer. If only one was in touch with thoughts, feelings and emotions, one would understand why one does this.

Think of all the times you have said no and the others, who have said no to you. Continue reading

Let us pray to Rama

–the mortal avatar of Vishnu and become free of pride.

Abandon pride, which is the same as tamas guna (darkness) rooted as it is in ignorance and is a source of considerable pain; adore Sri Ram, chief of the Raghus and an ocean of compassion. – Tulsidas

Ram is a source of inner peace, inspiration and bravery. Ram was born as a mortal, and he is considered the perfect being. He followed the Hindu Code of Conduct and did not let any trial or tribulation affect it. He is considered the Akal Purukh and is the inner soul of every being. Akal Purukh means the one who is beyond the sphere of birth and death; the supreme positive power as opposed to negative power. He is a timeless and eternal being.

Aim Hrim Klim