Change yourself through the sadhana of Ahimsa. Ahimsa means non-violence. It is understood as not harming others. However, it has a deeper meaning. It is to reduce harm in thought, word and action towards others and ourselves. Continue reading
A wish is a lovely word. Everyone likes to use it. It says so much. Children are asked what do they wish for and parents, relatives and friends try to fulfill their wishes. To see the joyous smile on a child’s face is a reward. Wish fulfillment is a lovely feeling for the person whose wish is grated and for the granter. With Christmas coming soon, many many people all over the world are making wishes and hoping that they will be fulfilled. Continue reading
How can I describe myself? Read “Success” and ask yourself these questions. Be truthful. Continue reading
Our appetite governs us. We have to examine it. Appetite is applied to all aspects of our lives. I will only touch upon our appetite which is fueled by our desire. This desire relates to having a healthy and long life. We are not looking closely as to how it affects our environment when we seeking the key of longevity and wellbeing. At what cost does it come? Continue reading
Does one ever pause, and look around, gaze at the sky, the clouds, hear music, or read a funny story. How often do we do this, spend our time in a thought free activity which we enjoy? If one answers this question truthfully, one will find that many of us feel guilty if one is sitting and looking up at the stars or the bees buzzing and collecting pollen in the bright sunshine. Continue reading
Dear Ones, we are all aware of the five elements, which comprise the universe, mother earth and all sentient beings. The five elements are earth, water, fire, air, and ether. We practice sadhanas to purify these elements. Continue reading
Dear ones, take out your tissues and dab your eyes. The forests are losing their wings and we are responsible.
Why? We all love butterflies. However, we are not respecting our habitat. The butterflies are not the best fliers. They rely on wind currents to help them reach their destinations. The rising temperatures are affecting forests, vegetation and Earth’s massive wind system. Continue reading
This story is from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is about a time when trees wandered from place to place. They behaved like living beings. They would seek a shady spot and stay there for a time. Then they would move on. Continue reading
The Gita describes love as being the essence of one’s being. When one attains liberation, one realizes one’s true nature as love itself.
But if each day,
Each hour you feel
That you are destined for me
With implacable sweetness
If each day a
Flower climbs up to
Your lips to seek me.
The Shanti Mantra is from the Upanishads. It is a prayer for peace. It’s often recited to bring peace to oneself; one’s family and the world.
Om Dyau Shanti,
May there be peace in the heavens. Continue reading
The concept that we are all beings and interconnected is present in the Vedas. Bishnois are a tribe in Rajasthan, who are inborne conservationists. Jumbhoji was the founder of this community, he preached respect for all life. They revere the Black buck which is considered to be an incarnation of their Guru. Bishnoi women have been known to nurse a baby fawn. Continue reading
Where the Mind is without Fear.
Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high.
Where knowledge is free
Where the world has not been broken up into fragments
By narrow domestic walls
Where words come out from the depth of truth
Where tireless striving stretches its arm towards perfection
Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way
Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit
Where the mind is lead forward by thee
Into that heaven of freedom.
My father, let my country awake. – Rabindra Nath Tagore, Nobel prize Winner.
How can we describe sounds? They can be loud or soft. Their frequency can be high pitched or low pitched. They can be continuous, intermittent or impulsive. Continue reading
I join my palms in prayer to Ma Prithvi and ask for forgiveness and blessings. I promise from the bottom of my heart; I will take care of you. I will try not to harm you by denuding the forests, adulterating the waters and making the environment toxic. I have done many things, without being aware of the damage caused to the flora and fauna.
Look deep into nature, then you will understand everything better. – Albert Einstein
The earth has music for those who listen. – William Shakespeare Continue reading