The Goddess Lakshmi is described as lustrous as fire, radiant as gold, resplendent as the sun and calm as the moon in the Sri Sukta.
Gold is loved and coveted. I have been to several museums where gold exhibits are displayed. First in Cairo to see the magnificent artifacts of gold belonging to the pharaohs. In the gold museum in Bogota, there were ancient gold pieces made of gold. One is bedazzled by all of it. Continue reading
The camel never sees his own hump… but that of his brother is always in his eyes. – Moroccan Proverb
It highlights human nature’s tendency to notice other’s faults. It encourages self-reflection before offering any criticism to others. This wisdom is highly relevant in today’s environment. It is essential to reflect on one’s own shortcomings before criticizing those around us. Developing the habit of self-observation enables greater humility and stronger relationships. Personal growth begins with acknowledgement and correcting one’s own flaws. Continue reading
Chandrama, the Moon is the radiant Hindu God. We revere the moon and it is seen as the brother of Lakshmi. Affectionately it is used by parents to tell stories or singing lullabies to children. In all languages its effulgence and radiance is described as breathtaking. Continue reading
What do friends and friendship mean? The quotes say it all. Friendship is a deeper understanding of the nature of our relationship with Nature. Continue reading
To a father growing old nothing is dearer than a daughter. – Euripides
Truth is the daughter of time and I feel no shame in being her midwife. – Johannes Kepler
Rumi said that God is not a distant judge in the sky. God is the all-encompassing Ocean of Love. He believed the Divine is inside one right now. Longing for God is actually God’s way of calling out to one. Continue reading
Vandana is worship through prayer and prostration. Humble prostration is touching the earth with the eight limbs of the body (Shashtanga Namaskara). This pose shows deep humility and respect. It helps wash away pride and ego. Think of it like water that flows down to the lowest level possible. Continue reading
“No mud, no lotus“ is said by Thich Nhat Hanh. It sums up the Lotus flower and its explanation for us.
The Lotus represents the entire process of creation, divine perfection and the art of living without worldly attachment. In Hinduism the lotus explains the core ideas of life. Continue reading
Thich Nhat Hanh, the Zen teacher taught that a simple piece of paper is a part of everything in the universe. You can see a cloud in the sheet of paper. Without rain trees cannot grow. You can see sunshine in the paper. You can also see the person who cut the tree. Continue reading
Japanese proverb
It is simple and true. Each one of us may have a different point of view. It makes sense that there is more than our sense of view about things. One cannot have a front without a back, then it becomes whole. If one looks at the middle of the paper, it has no side. Truth is found when one stops dividing things. Continue reading
A gentle bedtime poem by Edith Nesbit. Continue reading
Goddesses represent the powerful, divine female figures from ancient cultures. They represent creation, wisdom and protection.
This is a beautiful poem about Goddesses and one can close one’s eyes and visualize the Goddess. Continue reading
What does one think of the words, absurd and humor? Do we understand the meaning of these words?
Absurd is illogical, nonsensical or ridiculous. Humor is the funny side, comedy or hilarity. How many times in the day do we see something and think of it as absurd or humorous? Continue reading
By Emily Dickenson.
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.
Dear ones, these quotes are self-explanatory.
For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness. – Ralph Waldo Emerson