Sadhana, our new life

Posted on 29. April 2025 by Dr. Nalini

Sadhana is the beginning of a new life, a life of expansion, glory and divine splendor is the road to peace, happiness, prosperity and immortality. Draw inspiration from sadhana to grow, expand and evolve. Build up all the positive qualities: fortitude, patience, and courage, that are dormant within. Let life be a radiance of purity, now and forever. Purify the mind in the flame of devotion and wisdom. Tread on the path of truth, which the sages followed. Faith, hope and love alone will vitalize your sadhana. – Swami Sivananda

Dear ones, how do we follow Swami Sivananda’s wisdom? Continue reading →

The Heart of Buddha

Posted on 27. April 2025 by Dr. Nalini

If one wants to worship Buddha, the center of worship is the heart. The statues of Buddha are made in such a way that in their presence, the worshipper would feel the resonance and vibrations of compassion within him/her/hir/self. Continue reading →

Compassion or love

Posted on 26. April 2025 by Dr. Nalini

Which word do I prefer? Compassion or love. I will deal with love first.

Love is such a beautiful word. Just saying it makes one heart feel light. ‘To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.’

Compassion is that ‘We must treat others as we wish others to treat us.’ Continue reading →

Shakespeare’s wise quotes

Posted on 25. April 2025 by Dr. Nalini

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 →

Look to this day

Posted on 23. April 2025 by Dr. Nalini

By Kalidas.

This poem was written in the 4th–5th century CE, in classical Sanskrit, by Kalidas. He was a poet and philosopher. It could well be written today and it emphasizes living in the present. Continue reading →

The Will of God

Posted on 22. April 2025 by Dr. Nalini

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

Posted on 21. April 2025 by Dr. Nalini

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 →

May Karuna fill your heart with compassion

Posted on 20. April 2025 by Dr. Nalini

May the love of Jesus fill your heart with strength and joy. Yesterday was Good Friday which is the day to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice. May it remind us all to be kind, compassionate and full of grace. Continue reading →

Quotes

Posted on 19. April 2025 by Dr. Nalini

from Alice in Wonderland

If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn’t. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn’t be. And what it wouldn’t be, it would. You, see? Continue reading →

Are we selfish of selfless?

Posted on 18. April 2025 by Dr. Nalini

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 →

Bhagwad Gita–High on Waves

Posted on 17. April 2025 by Dr. Nalini

Look upon the spirit as the rider,
Take the body for the chariot,
Regard the mind as reins,
The senses as steeds,
And objects of the senses
As the way they trample on.
Continue reading →

We cannot ignore the importance of food

Posted on 16. April 2025 by Dr. Nalini

The spiritually minded who eat food that is first offered in sacrifice are released from all kinds of sin. Others, who cook food for their own enjoyment, verily eat only sin. – Bhagwad Gita: 3—13

Continue reading →

With Spring comes Karuna

Posted on 15. April 2025 by Dr. Nalini

Spring means change in the weather and new burgeoning happen. The spring flowers burgeon once the warm weather is around the corner. Burgeoning means growing, expanding and developing rapidly. Continue reading →

Centre for Communication–Visshudhi Chakra

Posted on 14. April 2025 by Dr. Nalini

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?

Posted on 13. April 2025 by Dr. Nalini

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 →

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