Spiritually Speaking

How to manage stress

21 Oct 2023 10:24 AM IST

There are certain things in life that we have to accept if we want to live a stress-free life. We need to understand that everything in life is not going to be according to our preferences. Secondly, we can be a little more relaxed and light about the challenges that

Driven to distraction

21 Oct 2023 10:20 AM IST

Distraction is a very modern but also, an ancient disease. Distraction can be as mild as daydreaming and building castles in the air, which does not cause a great deal of damage. However, distraction at the wheel of a car can have devastating consequences, and that too within just a

Circumventing anger (krodha) for the spiritual aspirant

19 Oct 2023 10:08 AM IST

Anger (krodha) is an emotion or mood that all of us have felt. Some of us feel it more frequently than others but nobody is bereft of this feeling. Anger occurs when a desired goal or need is not met despite one’s efforts or when someone does not behave in

Guru speak: Navratri Special

19 Oct 2023 10:06 AM IST

Sadhguru This culture draws its roots on profound observations of the human system and its relationship with the Earth, the Moon, the Sun, and different aspects of the Divine. This is also reflected in when and how we celebrate our festivals. Navratri literally means “nine nights.” These nine nights are

Life Lessons From Nine Forms of Maa Durga

17 Oct 2023 10:47 AM IST

Maa Durga has arrived again to shower her blessings on us this Navratri. During these ninedays, the nine forms of Shakti will be worshipped by Hindus all over the world. The Goddess ofstrength, resilience, and courage is an eternal source of inspiration. Here are the life lessons to learn from

Nine Nights of Devi

17 Oct 2023 10:46 AM IST

Navratras are the nine nights of devi. What is devi, is beyond the scope of this article. It is a subject of lifelong sadhna under a Guru…I will attempt here to throw light on just a small aspect of it. That devi, which resides in every being as Shakti. Everything manifests as a

An unending stream of danavs and shapeshifters

17 Oct 2023 10:45 AM IST

The battlefield was filled to the brim with demons of all shapes and sizes. They had sprung up with such alacrity that it took Goddess Durga by surprise. She had been in battle with the army of Shumbh and Nishumbh, the two brothers who had usurped the kingdom of the

Forgive, forget and be free

14 Oct 2023 12:21 PM IST

When we work and live with people over a long period of time, we have occasional and what may seem unsurmountable troubles in certain relationships. Gradually an atmosphere builds up around us, and also inside of us. These are not necessarily big issues, just the accumulation of day-to-day misunderstandings that

Integrity is harmony between thoughts, words & actions

14 Oct 2023 12:17 PM IST

The word integrity is derived from the word integer, which means a thing that is complete in itself. In other words, undivided, whole, and unbroken. It is good to understand this connection with the quality of integrity, because we often confuse another linked quality, ‘honesty’, with integrity. Honesty is not

Keep your spiritual energy high

14 Oct 2023 12:15 PM IST

In India, it is customary to fast during certain festivals. Why do we fast, what do we gain from it? A fast is meant to change our state of mind. It teaches us self-control. This control is then manifested in several areas of our life. We develop greater control over

Your deeds and the karmic account

10 Oct 2023 11:05 AM IST

Ratnakar saw the sun almost touch the far horizon. It had been a particularly lean day, and no traveller came down the road that passed through the forest. He wondered if he’d be going home empty-handed. That’s when he got a glimpse of a shimmering image. It seemed like a

Power of the spiritual journey through temples

10 Oct 2023 11:04 AM IST

Temples in India are considered sacred and hold immense religious significance for devotees. They are often dedicated to specific deities or gods that are worshipped by millions of people. The Temples and places of Devotional worship are a great Architectural Marvels with its heritage and creations over centuries and more.