Spiritually Speaking

Why are you still carrying her?

29 Aug 2023 10:27 AM IST

Once upon a time, two monks who were part of a monastery were travelling together. The monastery followed strict rules, which the monks needed to adhere to. The younger monk was relatively new to the monastery and observed other monks carefully. And he admired the elder monk who accompanied him

Raksha Bandhan: Origin and Spiritual Meaning

29 Aug 2023 10:26 AM IST

The Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan, or ‘the bond of protection,’ is celebrated all over the country on the full moon day of Shraavan, the fifth month of the Hindu calendar. This festival is also known as Slono, which in Persian means ‘the new year’s day.’ On this day in

Always think positive

26 Aug 2023 09:49 AM IST

As soon as a difficult situation arises, tell yourself that there is some benefit in it. By doing so, you can conserve your inner power, and use that power to deal with the situation. It is our mind that first grapples with any problem – making sense of it and

Raksha Bandhan – A celebration of brotherhood

26 Aug 2023 09:48 AM IST

Broaden your vision to the entire earth as one family under the Fatherhood of God. The festival of Raksha Bandhan, celebrated annually in August, is a memorial of a time when humanity was united by a loving relationship with God that protected and uplifted them and created a heavenly world.

The power of self-esteem

26 Aug 2023 09:47 AM IST

At the heart of all spirituality is the relationship with the self. The whole spiritual journey, if we embark on it, is about healing this relationship with the self, and stepping back into my true self-worth. This I then carry into each part of my life. It is a life-long

The Glories of Chanting the Holy Names of Krishna

22 Aug 2023 10:35 AM IST

The Glories of the Holy Names (Hare Krishna Mantra •Krishna and His name are non-different (Namonaminoabhinatwa) •The Lord’s name has descended from Goloka (Golokerpremadhanaharinaam sankitan) •Invested with the Lord’s spiritual potency •Purifies the heart and mind •The chanting process is simple, sublime, and all-auspicious; even a child can take part

All I know is that I know nothing’

22 Aug 2023 10:34 AM IST

Knowledge is acquired from the world outside, but wisdom comes from deep within, though only after the acknowledgement that we ‘know nothing’ Once, a friend of Socrates—the Greek philosopher and seer—asked the Oracle at Delphi if there was anyone wiser than Socrates. The Oracle replied in the negative. Unlike a

Embrace the Perfection of God’s Creation

22 Aug 2023 10:33 AM IST

As we interact with others, it is human nature to want to change or reform others so that they meet our needs and expectations. This tendency is driven by the mind, which tries to find fault with others, leading to difficulty and turmoil.Most problems arise when people disagree with each

The process of meditation

19 Aug 2023 09:43 AM IST

A lot of people take up meditation to experience peace of mind, and to improve their mental focus. The reflective practice has gained in popularity over the last several years, with classes held regularly in cities across the world. Videos and articles on meditation show images of people sitting with

Is ego the enemy of spiritual growth?

19 Aug 2023 09:42 AM IST

“Ego is the enemy of spiritual growth.” For many years, I believed this. For me and various others, I thought that one of the main aims of spiritual practice was to overcome it. In spite of concerted effort, I did not seem to get anywhere. It was like whipping water

Being a lighthouse

19 Aug 2023 09:40 AM IST

In the era before electronic navigational aids were developed, lighthouses illuminated waterways to help ships determine their position, steer clear of hazards, and safely navigate through coastal waters. They were particularly useful in adverse weather, communicating warnings to ships by light and sound. Lighthouses are no longer as crucial to

Declare Independence from Worry

16 Aug 2023 09:15 AM IST

In the last few years there has been a great interest amongst doctors, researchers, and people in the field of psychology concerning the effect worry has on health. Worry is one of the causes of stress that can, in turn, create stress-related illnesses. It is interesting that the word “worry”