Spiritually Speaking

Guru speak on Independence Day

16 Aug 2023 09:14 AM IST

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: India got independence 75 years ago, no doubt, with the sacrifice of many people. Many generations had been dreaming of a free India. But we can never claim that we have become independent, that we have become free unless we break out of the shackles of

Healing Ourselves and Healing the World

14 Aug 2023 08:48 AM IST

Our world is in need of healing, and there are many who have dedicated their lives to this cause. There is a way for each one of us to contribute to a better future, and it all begins in silence. If we wish to heal our planet, we must begin

Waving away the non-existent fly

14 Aug 2023 08:47 AM IST

Anand was getting perturbed by Buddha’s strange, repetitive action. He found it not only unusual but a little discomforting. That’s when Buddha did it again. He waved his hand in a slow, measured manner, as if he were waving away a fly. On the face of it, Buddha’s action seemed

Failures are a part of life and push you to walk forward: Mynoo Maryel

14 Aug 2023 08:46 AM IST

Failures are a part of life and push you to walk forward: Mynoo Maryel Excerpts Q. What made you want to become a Motivational Speaker? A. It has not been a planned approach. There came a point in my life, when from a high-flying corporate executive and pragmatic serial entrepreneur,

Mental and emotional detox

12 Aug 2023 08:59 AM IST

This article is a personal perspective based on experiences, and shared in the hope that may be helpful to others on a spiritual journey. We are all becoming aware that certain foods are full of toxins, that is, substances that negatively affect the smooth functioning of our physical organs. When

Going beyond fear

12 Aug 2023 08:57 AM IST

Fear is defined as an unpleasant feeling triggered by the perception of danger, real or imagined. Fear that stems from real danger serves a useful purpose; it is a signal from the brain designed to protect us. For example, if we are at the top of a cliff and move

Choose with discernment

12 Aug 2023 08:55 AM IST

The opening lines of the classic by Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities, are about the time of the French Revolution in which London and Paris were contrasted: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the

Cure for the Sorrows of Life

08 Aug 2023 09:02 AM IST

News reports we receive through TV, newspapers, magazines, blogs, the internet, smartphones, tablets, or other devices, always contain breaking news about a catastrophe in some part of the world. There are always difficulties and problems receiving attention in the local, national, or international news. It’s hard to go through a

May I forever keep asking questions

08 Aug 2023 09:00 AM IST

King Janak is a revered ruler from ancient India. However, it isn’t his administrative skills that contribute to the admiration he draws even centuries later. The reverence is due to Janak being a spiritual seeker in the true sense and later a realised king. Little wonder he’s often referred to

The Ten Dimensions

08 Aug 2023 08:59 AM IST

According to the Puranas, we live in the third dimension of this cosmic sea, and the 4th dimension is the time which keeps on changing after death person enters into the 4th dimension of the space and they can be able to see the 3D space but can not do

Attitude matters

05 Aug 2023 09:27 AM IST

“When we change our thoughts, we change our attitude” Attitude is the foundation stone of all relationships. Are we able to take care of our mind and always have a positive attitude and outlook for everyone? Take out a few seconds today to praise the self and others and see

The experience of Harmony

05 Aug 2023 09:25 AM IST

Harmony is, first and foremost, about being at peace with one’s own self. It is that inner state in which our thoughts, our conscience, and our expression – our words and actions – are all in alignment. This brings feelings of deep comfort and security and, at the same time,