Challenge of Gender norms by Sita

Posted on 9. December 2025 by Dr. Nalini

While I was praying, I thought of Sita, the mortal incarnation of Lakshmi and her sense of independence and fearlessness.

The story is about Sita performing the Shraddha puja by herself. During their forest exile, after the death of Dashratha, Rama and Lakshman went to collect the necessary items for Shraddha (ancestral rites). As the auspicious time for the Pind Daan (offering of ritual balls) was passing and they had not returned, the spirit of King Dasharatha appeared before Sita and requested her to perform the rites immediately. Sita gave in and started making arrangements by herself. Continue reading →

Who is the person with sixteen parts?

Posted on 8. December 2025 by Dr. Nalini

Prashnopanishad: Pippalda

Prajapati, the lord of creation is often described in Vedic texts as having sixteen aspects. Sukesha, disciple of Pippalda, was asked by a prince as to who was the person with sixteen parts. He did not know the answer and therefore questioned his Guru. Continue reading →

How to be good and remain good

Posted on 7. December 2025 by Dr. Nalini

What is the definition of a good person? A good person is one, who is empathetic, compassionate, treats other persons with respect and is nonjudgmental. What are the characteristics one looks for in such an individual? Continue reading →

What happens if one meditates on Aum constantly?

Posted on 6. December 2025 by Dr. Nalini

Prashnopanishad. Written by Pippalda.

Satyakama, son of Sibi asked what world will a being attain, who meditates on Aum throughout his life.

Pippalda answered:
Aum is both the higher and lower Brahman. He who meditates on Aum, will surely attain one of them. He, who meditates on Aum with a shallow understanding will gain a semblance of enlightenment. The Rik verses will bear him back quickly to be reborn on this earth. If he then continues to observe austerities, celibacy and faith, he will achieve spiritual greatness. Continue reading →

It happened

Posted on 5. December 2025 by Dr. Nalini

A newborn baby boy was abandoned near a toilet in Nabadwip (Bengal). The baby was wrapped like an eskimo and left in a basket. There are wild dogs everywhere over there and a ring of neighborhood dogs circled the baby until it was dawn. A resident of this town picked up the baby and then the dogs left. Continue reading →

Rage bait word of the year

Posted on 4. December 2025 by Dr. Nalini

What does it mean? It is a word to describe “online content deliberately designed to elicit anger or outrage by being frustrating, provocative or offensive.”

How is it possible for us to name this horrible word as the word of the year? It is the kind of word, which needs no explanation. Continue reading →

Sleep, Dreams and Prana

Posted on 3. December 2025 by Dr. Nalini

Prashnopanishad by Pippalda.

The process of Prana purification is likened to oblations to the Everlasting One. Prana healing happens at the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level.

Gargya the grandson of the sun god, Surya, asked Pippalda:

“What is the nature of sleep and dreams, why does one need sleep and why does one dream?” Continue reading →

From where does Prana originate?

Posted on 2. December 2025 by Dr. Nalini

Pippalda answers this question in Prashnopanishad. This question was posed by Kausalya, the son of Asvala. His question focuses on the nature and function of Prana (life force, vital breath). Continue reading →

Oh Prana, Prana, Prana

Posted on 1. December 2025 by Dr. Nalini

Dear ones, the Prashnopanishad gives the most illuminating description of Prana. One is able to understand Prana. Prana is likened to a mother who takes care of her offspring.

Prashnopanishad literally translates to Upanishad of Questions. It is an Atharvan Upanishad. Its dialogue explores existential questions, and this question addressed to Pippalda by Bhargava relates to understanding the importance of Prana in attaining Brahman. Continue reading →

Law of Divine Compensation

Posted on 30. November 2025 by Dr. Nalini

Law of Divine compensation is described as the spiritual principle of reaping what you sow or divine recompense. The core principle is spiritual reciprocity: the basic idea is that actions, whether positive or negative have consequences that return to the doer, not merely as a direct transaction but part of a universal balance maintained by a higher power. Continue reading →

Live a life redolent with perfumes

Posted on 29. November 2025 by Dr. Nalini

The Mooladhara chakra is the residence of the Kundalini and the three major nadis. It is also the center of smell. We associate so many memories with fragrances.

I am giving you a list for different fragrances which activate our planets, elements and our chakras. You can choose for yourself. Continue reading →

Lessons from Pain and Suffering

Posted on 28. November 2025 by Dr. Nalini

I am sharing some quotes with you, dear ones. Some are ancient sayings and yet they are contemporary in their meaning. It is possible for us to overcome our pain and suffering. We can convert it into our strength and be on the path of self-realization. Continue reading →

Acceptance of grief and freedom from fear

Posted on 27. November 2025 by Dr. Nalini

Kisa Gotami and Patacara were fully appointed Buddhist nuns and were equivalent in status to male monks (Bhikkhus). They were ordained by the Gautam Buddha. And were known as Bhikkhunis (nuns). The time span is given as 5th – 6th Century BCE. They were renowned for teaching acceptance of grief, and freedom from fear. Continue reading →

Reflect and understand

Posted on 26. November 2025 by Dr. Nalini

Dear ones, if we can absorb and be inspired by a quote, we can change ourselves. It is called Sphota which is a Sanskrit word and means to burst open and we have a flash of insight. Continue reading →

Visualize this beautiful poem

Posted on 25. November 2025 by Dr. Nalini

Visualize it verse by verse.

I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
That floats high o’er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continue reading →

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