Spiritually Speaking

Saving our time and energy

31 Mar 2023 22:47 PM IST

Everyone wants their time to be used in a worthwhile way, but often, sometimes half an hour, sometimes more, are wasted. There are some key reasons for this which we may not recognize. One is, we love listening to things that do not really concern us. It may be real

22 held after stones pelted during Ram Navami procession in Gujarat’s Vadodara

31 Mar 2023 07:17 AM IST

At least 22 people have been caught for allegedly pelting stones during a procession in the Fatehpura area of Vadodara, officials said on Friday. A man was reportedly injured in the stone pelting incident that took place on Thursday on the occasion of Ram Navami. This was the second such

To Know God Is to Love God

28 Mar 2023 03:08 AM IST

Q: How can we love God without experiencing him? We can experience and feel God in Meditation. Meditation as Yogananda Jee says is like experiment within our self to find God but until we we are successful in meditation and have that experience…. loving him will not be just blind

The Bhagavad Gita: Lessons for Modern Times

28 Mar 2023 03:06 AM IST

Over many millennia, the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most ancient sacred texts from India, has been a beacon of light for millions. It is not a religious text; its secular nature is evident from the contents of the book. I would call it a modern management and lifestyle guide.

THE PURSUIT OF BUSYNESS

28 Mar 2023 03:05 AM IST

What keeps you busy? Often, people put up a status on WhatsApp or Social Media declaring that they are ‘busy’. Of course, they really are busy working and don’t have time for distractions. In effect, they are announcing that they don’t wish to be disturbed. But, what are we usually

The hero’s journey

25 Mar 2023 02:12 AM IST

Ancient myths and legends, from many cultures across the world, tell stories of battles and monsters, victories and defeats. It is as though, in the human psyche, there is a memory of the spiritual journey we all take. This is each at our own time because all souls awaken at

Quality of consciousness shapes our life

25 Mar 2023 02:11 AM IST

When we aim to become a better person in order to add value and meaning to our lives, we often start by trying to acquire all the knowledge we can. Knowing what to do and how to do it is important, but simply knowing is not enough; we must implement

Powerful words can energize and heal

25 Mar 2023 02:07 AM IST

Words are so much more powerful than we realise. Each word has an impact, a vibration, and can affect the self and others in deeply felt ways. Whether it is our inner conversation or a conversation with someone about our health, relationships, career, finances, or whatever we talk about, we

Bahá’í Naw-Rúz: Spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

21 Mar 2023 01:50 AM IST

Emerging out from the gloom of Covid-19 health pandemic and confounded by the sudden acceleration in the otherwise gradual progress of civilization, the current turmoil and turbulence call for profound introspection. For the Bahá’ís, Naw-Rúz, the first day of a New Year coinciding with the Spring Equinox comes at the

HAPPINESS IS ALWAYS BY OUR OWN CHOOSING

21 Mar 2023 01:49 AM IST

Can we project our minds into the future and manifest happiness? Yes, it is possible. We might not have control over the situations that will arise throughout our day, but if we decide that nothing is going to have the power to change our happy mood, then rest assured that

Seeing straight in a crooked world

18 Mar 2023 01:35 AM IST

Most of us are at our happiest when we are able to cooperate, supporting each other with positivity, encouragement, and genuine consideration. We strive to do this in our families, our workplaces, and in any other kind of group we are part of. When we work together, the outcomes are

Spiritual antidote to being judgmental

18 Mar 2023 01:32 AM IST

Most of us tend to make judgments about the world around us. It is a part of our cognitive process to analyse, interpret, and label information in order to make sense of our environment. To this extent, it serves a useful purpose. However, when the judgments become critical and negative,