Today most people seem to be running towards achieving targets and goals. It is almost as if in a Hurdle Race, instead of leaping over the barriers, the runners are going around them in a…
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Why observe Pitra Paksha?
We are who are today because of our ancestors whose genes we inherit and who contributed significantly to our early foundation in life. Every part of our identity, from the language we speak to the…
Am I really what I have been thinking I am?
You feel deceived, cheated and taken advantage of by others, while living in the illusion that you yourself are kind, gentle, giving and accommodating. You feel that it is your sweetness of nature which is…
What is the reason behind the blind mass-following of God-Men?
Why the mass following of the so called God-men happens is because they appear larger than life. They seem to show unlimited abundance and show themselves having all the happiness, thrill, excitement, love and power…
The Importance of Having a Guru
There is no shortage of religious teachings in the Hindu tradition. We have the Vedas, the Upanishads, Puranas and Bhagvad Geeta, to name a few. There are numerous deities, Gods and Goddess, saints and Mahapurushas…
Significance of Pitr Paksha Shradh
Pitru Paksha (Sept. 5 to Sept. 19, 2017) is a period when Hindus offer prayers their ancestors, especially through food offerings called ‘Shraadha’. The word `Pitr Paksha’ comprises of two words `Pitr’ which means ancestors…
Can we dream of a world where only positivity exists?
There are two emotions that polarize the world. One is Love and the other is Fear. Fear has many faces like anger, frustration, jealousy, revenge, greed, bigotry, and selfishness to name a few. Fear therefore…
How to be less attached to people?
Attachment is a heart-warming word when it comes to the emotional bond between an infant and its caregiver. However, when you grow up, you continue to be attached to many people as though your survival…
WHY DO I GIVE UP SO EASILY?
Every year, you make New Year resolutions to eat healthy, exercise or lose weight. You give up and quit as soon as it becomes hard. You give up on our dreams, because you want success…
Lessons of the Vishuddha Chakra – Fear of Listening
Just as there are those who fear speaking, there are people who have fear of listening to others. Such people in a one-to-one interaction would rather talk than listen to the other person. But communication…