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
Compassion is the foundation of Hinduism and it involves Bhutadaya (universal empathy). Universal empathy extends beyond humans to all living creatures and responsibility for the natural world. It explains interconnectedness of life and how suffering ultimately affects everyone. Continue reading
You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way it does not exist. – Nietzsche
Ecocide originates from the Greek oikos (house) and Latin caedere (to kill), essentially means killing the earth. It has been described by historian David Zierler as the deliberate destruction of ecology and the environment as a weapon of war. Continue reading
Let us address the Asuras existing in the world. I am using the word Asuras because it is used for a class of demons and antagonists. They waged wars against the Devas, who represented forces of light and positivity. The common phrase is the elephant in the room, but the elephant is a good animal with buddhi (wisdom), affection and loyalty. Continue reading
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
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
How often does one feel remorse?
What is the meaning of remorse?
Remorse is contrition, deep regret, repentance and penitence. Do we have these feelings and emotions. It is a feeling of sadness and being sorry for something one has done. Continue reading
World Heart Day was on the 29th of September. It is amazing not one specialist or doctor spoke about the actual heart. What was said that we must take care of our heart. We must eat the right food and we must exercise. We must have a healthy heart? Continue reading
How do we perceive wisdom?
The Greek word for wisdom is Sophia and it refers to the intimate understanding of God’s word and his commandments which result in holy and upright living. Spiritual wisdom is being fully present in the moment and being aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions. Wisdom is the ability or result of an ability to think and act utilizing knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense and insight. Continue reading
Live in the presence of the Divine Mother. Close your eyes and visualize nature. Nature with her diamond, dazzling stars, the milky way, the flowers, the birds, clouds, mountains, sky – the countless beauties of creation – is the Divine Mother. In nature you behold the divine aspect of God, which is the mother. It is full of human kindness, beauty, gentleness and kindness. The beauty in the world bespeaks the creative motherly instinct of God, and when we look upon all good in nature, we experience a feeling of tenderness within us – we can see and feel God as Mother in nature. – Swami Yogananda
Dear ones, all of us love nature and it does not matter whether we are females, males or trans. This love that we experience is maternal love and love which is unconditional. We all have it in us and it has nothing to do with what gender we are. And that is the miracle of God. Continue reading
Dear Ones, in the practice of Yoga, we are told to be observers. Observers are persons who observe what is happening within themselves and what is happening with others. An observer is an individual, who recognises his/her negative emotions and develops self-awareness. Self-awareness leads to being empathetic and compassionate to others. Continue reading
A triangle shape represents interconnection and the cyclical nature of creation, preservation and destruction. It is also a symbol of Shakti. The triangle also represents Shakti, the divine feminine power. Shakti is the dynamic force that energizes and activates the universe. Continue reading
I watched a documentary on Penguins. I learnt so much from it, that I felt that I should share with you. They have a very strong sense of commitment to their chicks (baby penguins). Let me begin from the beginning. Continue reading
The list is unending of the gifts which I have received from the practice of Yoga. They are too many to enumerate. I will start with the first one. Compassion and empathy. These are words freely used by us and how many of us understand the meaning. I also found them difficult to understand. I imagined being sympathetic was enough and then after maybe shedding a tear or saying, ‘you poor thing’ forgetting about the person and the issue. Continue reading