Spiritually Speaking

Cherishing siblings bond: The timeless tradition of Bhai Dooj

14 Nov 2023 11:23 AM IST

Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhai Tika, or Bhau Beej, has its roots in Hindu mythology and is associated with various legends and stories. While there are different narratives linked to the festival, one popular mythological origin is often linked to the stories of Lord Krishna and his sister Subhadra.

Celebrating divine protection: Unveiling the cultural significance of Govardhan puja in Hindu mythology

14 Nov 2023 11:22 AM IST

The cultural significance of Govardhan Puja lies in its roots in Hindu mythology, particularly the narrative from the Bhagavata Purana. Here are some aspects that highlight the cultural significance of Govardhan Puja: Lord Krishna’s Divine Act: The central theme of Govardhan Puja revolves around Lord Krishna’s extraordinary act of lifting

Nurturing equanimity (samachitvam) on the spiritual path

14 Nov 2023 11:20 AM IST

Bhagavad Gita describes equanimity (samachitvam) in Chapter 13, Verse 10 as an essential spiritual quality. Equanimity entails maintaining calmness, poise, composure, and evenness of temper amid chaos. It means not being overly happy with desirable results or being excessively sad with non-desirable results. It implies remaining in equilibrium and not

From darkness to light

11 Nov 2023 10:54 AM IST

Diwali is the darkest night of the year and the night when it is easiest to access the power of light. Light here does not refer to lighting lamps but to the light of internal gyan, which illuminates the being. Most people spend the day lighting lamps in front of

Be your own best friend

11 Nov 2023 10:39 AM IST

What if we could become our own best friend, how different our lives would be? We would be so filled with love and support for ourselves, that all neediness would be gone, and instead we would have powerful and fulfilling relationships, based on true acceptance and appreciation. What is it

What it means to have a diamond intellect

11 Nov 2023 10:38 AM IST

Growing up I was expected to accept things as they were. When I asked, ‘Why do I have to do it this way?’ the parental response was always, ‘Because I said so’ or ‘Because that’s how it is done’. As an enquiring teenager I gravitated towards social justice as it

Truly positive affirmations

11 Nov 2023 10:31 AM IST

There is a plethora of books and advice available online on the practice of positive affirmations for achieving desired results. Countless people have found that such affirmations work, sometimes with miraculous outcomes. How does this happen? The effectiveness of affirmations is attributed to several psychological principles. Affirmations encourage positive thinking,

Diwali’s inner journey: Five tips for spiritual enlightenment and energy renewal

09 Nov 2023 12:16 PM IST

Diwali, the jubilant festival of lights, is celebrated with grandeur and gaiety across the world. While the skies shimmer with fireworks and homes glisten with candles and lamps, the true essence of Diwali lies in its ability to illuminate the inner corridors of our beingThis year, as the festival unfolds

Guru speak: Diwali Special

09 Nov 2023 12:01 PM IST

Sadhguru In the Indian culture, there was a time when there used to be a festival every day of the year – 365 festivals in a year. The idea behind this was to make our whole life into a celebration. Today, maybe only thirty or forty festivals remain. We are

Healing the self through meditation

04 Nov 2023 10:46 AM IST

Cognitive psychology tells us that our feelings are the result of our way of thinking. Since we are the ones who create our thoughts, this means we, and not other people or situations, are responsible for how we feel. If I am feeling hurt, I created that feeling. In the

Playing promotes mental health

04 Nov 2023 10:45 AM IST

As many people in the world are recognizing that the health of the mind is of supreme importance, we could look at what might be considered a crisis, in a different light, because the beginnings of a mental health renaissance seem to be emerging. More people are talking openly and

The keys to harmony

04 Nov 2023 10:43 AM IST

“Selfishness is a fake attempt to be happy with yourself” We all want what we call harmony. What we usually mean by that, is that we want things to work well, that our relationships hold no conflict, that nothing causes a problem to cause trouble within those relationships. Selfishness has