Let us look at Mother Earth. Do we treat her like a mother? Do we respect and love her? Do we make sure that our air is nontoxic? Do we make sure our waters are not poisoned? My list can go on. Continue reading
We love potatoes in all forms. I would imagine it is one of the most liked tubers. It is widely classified as a starchy root vegetable. I remember thinking that the perfect meal was lentils and fried potatoes with rice or Indian bread as a child. Continue reading
Meditation depends on strength of mind. It must be unceasing even when engaged in work. Particular time is meant for novices. – Ramana Maharishi
Dear ones, when I read this quote today, I felt so elated and I felt that I must share it with you all. It was like a revelation, so simple in its meaning and if one does just that, then one will be in a state of joy. Continue reading
According to Swami Satyananda Saraswati the path to true happiness was possible if one focused on one’s true nature through specific principles.
Regular practice of Yoga was the first step. Yoga cleared the energetic blocks through asana, pranayama and meditation. Deep seated tensions were released and the mind was brought to a calm and harmonious state. Continue reading
The pose of Shiva Nataraja is represented in a number of bronzes, dating from the tenth century onwards. The movement which is in the bronzes is astonishing. In his role as Nataraja, Shiva is awake and constantly active and in ceaseless motion. Continue reading
Everyone talks about sleep. How important it is for us and if one does not sleep well, then one will succumb to many diseases, which I am not going to name.
Let me share some quotes with you first, before I write more. Continue reading
Dhanavantari Mantra for healing and general health.
Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya Dhanvantaraye Amrita Kalash Hastaya Sarva Maya Vinashanaya Trailoka Nathaya Sri Mahavishnave Namah.
Meaning: Om, I bow to Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician holding the nectar of immortality, who removes all diseases and fears. Continue reading
Saints live throughout their lives as if they were guests. – Lao Tzu
Saints never acknowledge this world as their own. They are never at home in it. Throughout their lives they remain an outsider, a visitor. Socrates, Buddha and Lao Tzu lived in the world like guests would stay in the house of people they did not know. This feeling of being a guest remained with them, for the feeling of the unknown never left them. – Osho
Nature always wears the colors of the spirit. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Colors play a very important role in our lives. In the Hindu dharma, colors are deeply symbolic. They represent spiritual, emotional and cosmic qualities rather than mere decoration. Saffron signifies renunciation, fire and purity. Red embodies power, passion, fertility and auspiciousness. White represents peace, knowledge and purity. Blue symbolizes the infinite divine bravery and stability. Yellow denotes learning and wisdom. Black represents the absolute or formless (Nirguna Brahman), as all colors merge into black symbolizing Goddess Kali and the seed stage of creation. Continue reading
And why should I have a daily sadhana?
What is the meaning of sadhana? Sadhana originates from the root sadh meaning to accomplish, to attain, or going straight to a goal. It acts as a spiritual practice and is a tool for personal transformation, allowing the sadhaka to work on themselves to achieve their life purpose. Continue reading
Even a little meditation daily will raise you a little higher and a little nearer to God.
You create your future, you create your destiny and you build your character through your thoughts and deeds.
If you think nobly, you will be born with a noble character. If you think badly and basely you will be born with a bad and basic character. This is the absolute law of nature.
Therefore, have noble thoughts and perform noble deeds. – Swami Sivananda
Dear ones, we have to be rid of the entanglement of our thoughts. Only then can we proceed on the path of devotion. Continue reading
The Goddess spoke: Continue reading
Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving are the three pillars of Lent and it is a time for reflection, repentance and reconciliation.
Let us examine each of these words. Continue reading
Maha Shivaratri is considered one of the holiest festivals. It commemorates several cosmic events.
Valentine’s day is coming. There are advertisements everywhere asking one to buy gifts, flowers, and sweets for one’s loved ones. It is so compelling and sweet deals are offered. We all want and wish to send Valentines. Continue reading