Spiritually Speaking

The Ram Temple: Emblematic of new India’s resilience and resolve

01 Jan 2024 10:09 AM IST

Jaipur Marks a momentous occasion—the consecration ceremony of Lord Shri Ram’s grand temple in Ayodhya—a milestone cherished with immense joy and pride by every Indian. This temple is more than just a structure; it embodies India’s strength, unwavering resolve, and national consciousness. After centuries of toil, the sacrifices of numerous

Increase your inner beauty

30 Dec 2023 08:45 AM IST

‘We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.’ We often believe that happiness depends on how our body looks, especially when we are young. As we grow older, the loss of youth and the natural beauty of

How can we change our world?

30 Dec 2023 08:40 AM IST

Everything is in a constant state of change; time, our bodies, and the natural world. Do we have any power over that? Can we change its momentum and progress? To the casual observer, it seems fixed and part of the laws of the universe. Yet there are areas that we

New year in an old world

30 Dec 2023 08:27 AM IST

With another new year about to begin, as usual there is hope of something new happening – new opportunities, developments, and new ways of doing things. It is with this expectation of newness that we wish each other a happy new year and look forward to the next twelve months.

Weeds among the wheat

26 Dec 2023 07:01 AM IST

The field didn’t resemble what either the farmer or his aides had imagined. Along with the flowering of wheat stems, the field was filled with weeds, a sore, unseemly sight that dismayed the aides. One of them wondered why it happened since they had sown high-quality seeds. The farmer remained

CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT ‘HOPE’

26 Dec 2023 06:56 AM IST

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Christmas? The Christmas tree, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, carols, cakes, and decorating the house and tree… in short, merry-making. Many times in all these celebrations, we forget that life isn’t always easy for everyone. There are people around

Ways to feel God’s omnipresence

26 Dec 2023 06:49 AM IST

A lot of us grapple with the challenge of defining and understanding our relationship with God. This struggle is often fuelled by uncertainties about the existence of a higher power and societal pressures that may stigmatize expressions of faith. Despite these doubts, an inner voice persists, hinting at the idea

Beyond Illusion: DECIPHERING AUTHENTIC Freedom with Ashtavakra

26 Dec 2023 06:46 AM IST

The Gita of Ashtavakra A conversation between Ashtavakra and King Janaka is known as the Ashtavakra Gita. Immerse yourself in the age-old wisdom of the Ashtavakra Gita, a wealth of spiritual insights that are profoundly relevant in today’s hectic world. It is a useful manual for leading a tranquil, wise,

Feeling safe and worry-free in chaotic times

23 Dec 2023 09:05 AM IST

“There is a lot to worry about!” – seems to be a reasonable conclusion to everything happening these days, both on a personal and global level. “My life has been full of terrible misfortunes, most of which never happened.” – Michel de Montaigne On the upside, research shows that 85–91

Pure food for the body, and mind

23 Dec 2023 09:02 AM IST

Vaishnavism is one of the major Hindu denominations, and its followers are called Vaishnavas. Vaishnav refers to one who is related to Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. Those who are not Hindu are most likely to come across the term Vaishnav at eateries that serve what

Living a life full of meaning

23 Dec 2023 09:01 AM IST

While disillusionment is a young person’s prerogative, as they look around at the chaos a previous generation has made of the world, it is not exclusively so. As we watch our world spinning out of control, many of us wonder what it is all about and how we can have

The ever-present watchman

19 Dec 2023 10:14 AM IST

Spiritual masters have unusual ways of making their disciples fully grasp the deeper meanings of life. One such was when Ramakrishna asked his disciples to steal a handful of rice from their homes. There, though, was a caveat. They must ensure that no one’s watching them perform this act. Ramakrishna