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
Belief, belonging and behavior form a triangle which shapes us. Our beliefs guide our mind. Our need for belonging connects us to others. Our behavior shows us our true values.
Beliefs are what we believe in as truth and they tell us when we are right or wrong. Our beliefs are like a map of our life. Continue reading
The Ananda Ramayana is considered to be a very sacred book and it is said that reading it will grant one’s wishes. It is attributed to Valmiki. It consists of 12,323 verses spread over 109 sargas (chapters), contained in 9 kandas or books. It is written in the form of a dialogue between Parvati and Shiva. Continue reading
The Hanuman Kavach is a sacred prayer dedicated to Hanuman. It acts as a spiritual armor. Devotees chant to ask for protection from dangers, bad energy and fear. It also brings good health and success. Continue reading
Sita Kavacham is very, powerful sacred prayer from the Ananda Ramayana. Kavacham means a shield or armor. Chanting Sita Kavacham grants one divine protection, and restores peace and harmony in one’s home. Continue reading
It is an old English nursery rhyme that links a baby’s birth to their future life. This poem was first recorded in 1838 in Traditions of Devon by Mrs. Bray. As children we read and believed in this poem. I went to a protestant school and we all took this poem seriously. The illustrations were also very fascinating. It was looked upon as predicting the nature of a child. Continue reading