Any one of us can practice Tantra Shastra. It is for those, who are sincere and genuine and who surrender themselves to Shakti.
In Tantra Shastra, every practice is combined and adjusted with the attitudes and behaviors of an average person. One follows the natural process as one does in daily life. Awakening the Goddess does not mean abstinence and rigidity in one’s life. Continue reading
Asteya, Bhrahmacharya and Aparigraha are the core sadhanas for spiritual awareness and detachment. Asteya refers to integrity, Brahmacharya refers to dedication to spiritual growth and Aparigraha means to be free of any baggage (be it emotional or mental) and to have inner peace and freedom. Continue reading
The Sadhana of Satya is a continuous process. In order to practice the Satya Sadhana, one has to understand the meaning of Satya and its application to one’s life. Continue reading
Change yourself through the sadhana of Ahimsa. Ahimsa means non-violence. It is understood as not harming others. However, it has a deeper meaning. It is to reduce harm in thought, word and action towards others and ourselves. Continue reading
How can one become free of this cyclical process of existence? It is an eternal question and Gurus give different interpretations. Continue reading
People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day. – A.A Milne
Do not cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. – Seuss
A new study by UK scientists suggests that a natural plant compound called Theobromine, which is abundant in cocoa can potentially slow down cellular aging. Theobromine is the primary alkaloid found in the Theobroma (Greek for food of the Gods) cacao plant. Apart from polyphenols, that’s what makes cocoa taste bitter, Theobromine is also found in tea and coffee though in lesser amounts. Continue reading
It is cold and there is snow, fog or mist in many parts of the world. Smile when you read this.
There is a monogamy league table. Monogamy means being in a relationship with one other person only.
I want to share with you the most monogamous species. These species show the highest rate of full siblings, indicating strong trends towards exclusive mating. Continue reading
Arjuna asked Sri Krishna a question, which we all ask. He said to Sri Krishna,
I can understand that effort and faith go hand in hand, so faith alone cannot provide the means of achieving the final goal; there has to be an effort, there has to be discipline. You mentioned that other aspects of life are governed by the three gunas. What are those aspects? Continue reading
Today, we are dependent on so many things. My WiFi connection is not working. I am agitated and stressed. I am writing my blog but I cannot seek all the information I am looking for. Plus, I have to mail it. Is it not ridiculous? My need for information. Why can I not be still and look at my sleeping cat? Who woke up, when I clicked her picture. Continue reading
We can never escape uncertainty. What can we do about it? We can be fatalistic or we can be neutral. Being fatalistic is the path that many of us pursue. It is also called happenstance. We have to shake ourselves out of this state. Continue reading
Dear ones, we read proverbs and then forget them. These are ancient Chinese proverbs and we can apply them to our lives. They are harsh and it depends on our state of mind. How receptive are we? Can we accept them objectively? Continue reading
Ma Kali’s essence is the fierce transformative power of the Divine Feminine, embodying time, destruction, and liberation by annihilating illusion (Maya). She destroys the ego to reveal the ultimate paradox of terrifying power and unconditional maternal love that purifies and renews. She represents the primal power and she destroys negativity and ignorance by granting wisdom. Continue reading
How do they influence us? In South-east Asia, we have customs which evolve with numbers.
In Vietnam, the number four is dominant. The trinity of fundamental societal bonds are referred to as Am-cuong: prince and minister, father and son, and husband and wife. The country’s mythology is dominated by four supernatural creatures (tu-linh): dragon, unicorn, tortoise, phoenix. Continue reading
May the sun bring you new energy by day,
May the moon softly restore you by night,
May the rain wash away your worries,
May the breeze blow new strength into your being,
May you walk gently through the world
And know its beauty
All the days of your life. – Anonymous/Traditional