Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. – Aristotle
Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all. – Aristotle
The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled. – Plutarch
Day by day, what you choose, what you think and what you do is who you become. – Heraclitus
The bondage in life is represented by the circle of the Yantra, the cyclical continuation of life and death. When one becomes free from the influences of the senses, then one can identify with one’s inner nature. One becomes like the tortoise, which has withdrawn itself into its shell. The sadhana of Pratyahara enables one to achieve this state. Continue reading
Dear ones, if we can absorb and be inspired by a quote, we can change ourselves. It is called Sphota which is a Sanskrit word and means to burst open and we have a flash of insight. Continue reading
We are disrespectful and cruel to our heart. We do not listen to it. We take it for granted. Who is affected when we use all these idioms like broken hearted, heavy heart, sinking heart, cry your heart out, heart ache? We are. Our heart is ever expanding with emotions and feelings. It contracts with our negative sentiments and responses. Therefore, it is up to us to become self-reflective, aware, and compassionate and reciprocate these feelings to others. Continue reading
Dear Ones, look at words starting with Re.
Responsibility is the word which governs one and all. Do we assume responsibility for our actions or do we blame others?
Regret means to feel sorry and to be sincere about it.
Reward means compensation, award or profit.
Recommend means to endorse or support.
Recompense means to compensate, to pay or repay and satisfy.
Repayment means to reciprocate, to give back or pay back.
Requital means to give something in return.
Reconciliation means an agreement or harmony. Continue reading