599 – A true story

Posted on 31. May 2023 by Dr. Nalini

It happened in an army camp, based near a forest, in India, where soldiers were undergoing training. They had to be up early.

Every day a full-grown tiger would come and stand near the gate. The soldiers were terrified as the tiger kept standing there for an hour. The commandant of the camp was also concerned and he called in a tiger biologist to visit the camp. The consultant looked at the tiger and the tiger gazed back at him. The consultant felt that the tiger’s gaze was distressed, and he recommended that he and a couple of soldiers would follow the tiger. Continue reading →

597 – On the way to salvation

Posted on 28. May 2023 by Dr. Nalini

All followers of God, seek salvation.

Salvation has many meanings. We want preservation from harm, ruin and loss. We want freedom from our sins and karma. We desire liberation of our spirit. We want redemption, and restoration for ourselves and earth. We want to salvage our environment and restore it to its pristine form. Continue reading →

574 – Mother Earth

Posted on 4. May 2023 by Dr. Nalini

What is the idea behind prayers to Mother Earth?

Samudra – Vasane Devi Parvata – Stana – Manndale I
Vissnu – Patni namas – Tubhyam Paada – Sparsham Kssamasva – Me II Continue reading →

521 – Mother Cow and non-violent veganism

Posted on 2. March 2023 by Dr. Nalini

The Bhagwada Gita describes all the Upanishads as cows and the Supreme Lord Krishna as the cow herd boy and the devotee Arjuna as the calf. It is said that cows give milk only when there is affection for the calf. The cow has four udders, two are for the calf and two are for humans. The cow is described as one of the seven mothers of mankind in the Vedas.

The seven mothers are: Continue reading →

516 – Restoring the universe to its pristine self

Posted on 25. February 2023 by Dr. Nalini

The universe is composed of five tattvas (elements): Prithvi (earth), Jala (water), Agni (fire), Vayu (air) and Aakash (ether). We are also composed of these five elements. However, what is happening is that there is corruption which is entering humanity. Continue reading →

469 – Individual or collective consciousness

Posted on 4. January 2023 by Dr. Nalini

What is consciousness? Consciousness is your individual awareness of your unique thoughts, memories, feelings, sensation and of the environment. The complete meaning of consciousness is your awareness of yourself and the world around you. Continue reading →

466 – Hang out your laundry

Posted on 1. January 2023 by Dr. Nalini

And bid 2022 farewell.

Visualize all your thoughts, feelings, doubts and fears hanging on a clothesline. Let them become bleached and pure. There is no burden on you. You have ceased to be a donkey with such an overload. Your mind is like a field with bright sunshine and you have aired all these emotions, reactions and sentiments. Continue reading →

435 – Umbrellas

Posted on 26. November 2022 by Dr. Nalini

When we think of umbrellas, we think of a protecting force or influence. Umbrellas are never thought of as negative objects. It prevents us from being exposed to rain, snow, and sunshine. The umbrella also signifies the canopy of the heavens, and our shelter. It is a symbol of the sun, and a symbol of the shade. It also represents power and dignity. Umbrella also means something that brings unity, and one agency can be an umbrella for many smaller and related agencies to flourish. Continue reading →

433 – The colors of Nature

Posted on 24. November 2022 by Dr. Nalini

We have so many beautiful colors in nature. Yet we use artificial colors for fabric and other items. These dyes are destroying our rivers, which in turn go into the oceans. The blue used for denim is toxic and children are working in the factories to make the denim that we all find so practical to wear. Continue reading →

411 – Paternal love

Posted on 1. November 2022 by Dr. Nalini

I have searched for stories on paternal love and it has been very difficult finding a suitable one. Fathers are pictured as violent, and stern. Children are terrified of them if they do wrong. This is not true, though it is a man’s world, men are gentle beings and all men are not abusive and vitriolic. Mahatma Gandhi has written about his father and it is a beautiful lesson and story for all of us. Continue reading →

384 – Earth and water elements

Posted on 6. October 2022 by Dr. Nalini

The universe is composed of five elements and so is our self. The five elements are ether, air, fire, water and earth. Why is there so much unhappiness in the cosmos?

Our first element is earth, and it is what composes us. Earth is our grounding and it is accompanied by the mooladhara chakra. The mooladhara chakra is the first chakra which is awakened in the fetus. It has a direct connection to the mother. After twelve weeks, it becomes independent of its mother’s prana. It is written in the ancient books that an expectant mother should be always happy and given whatever she asks for. Nobody should harm or distress her. Continue reading →

303 – The central teaching of all the saints

Posted on 10. July 2022 by Chandrashekara

It is our dharma, our faith to serve humanity. We must give love to those who need love. We must help those who are poor and neglected. Our resources must be utilized for the welfare of others. Our strength, intelligence, mind, heart, soul, money, knowledge, power, and friends should be used for the benefit of others. Enjoyment and happiness comes from giving and sharing with the needy and the unhappy. These are the teachings of Jesus Christ, Saint Francis, Gautama Buddha, Mahavira, Mahatama Gandhi and every enlightened human being. Continue reading →

258 – Let us dry the tears of Mother Earth

Posted on 18. May 2022 by Dr. Nalini

We have to make Mother Earth happy. We have made her unhappy and it is leading to our annihilation. If only all of us collectively stepped back and self-examined our thoughts and emotions, we will be surprised at the despair accumulated in us. It is this desolation and sadness which is leading to war, terrorism and brutalism. Continue reading →

234 – Two armed Durga will save the world

Posted on 22. April 2022 by Dr. Nalini

Something about the today Earth Day from a spiritual point of view.

It is written in Tantra, that the state of humankind depends on the number of arms, Durga is portrayed with. It is believed that the world is in the age of Kali Yuga, which means that the present age is full of conflict and evil. Continue reading →

233 – Devi in the hindu tradition