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
Paryushan Mahaparv (Jain festival of spirituality) is from August 20–27. Paryushan means to dwell within oneself and to be close to the soul. This time is spent in dedicating one’s body and mind to spiritual sadhanas. Paryushan Mahaparv is a festival for all humanity. Continue reading
When Lord Krishna was a baby, he loved butter. He could not stay away from the lovely white butter churned daily from the cows’ milk. Butter was made every day in the homes of the milk maids. And after finishing their tasks, they would go on to do their other chores. When they returned from the cowsheds, they found their butter pots empty. It was a shock for them as butter was used for making ghee and cooking. Continue reading