Spiritually Speaking

Secrets of Hanuman and the Ramayan

12 Sep 2022 02:22 AM IST

On attaining self-realisation, the first question that arises in the awakened one is, “How do I translate knowledge into action? How to manifest this knowledge? “One brings fruition to one’s realisation through service and a selfless attitude. The action that is born out of awakening is personified in Hanuman. Pure

THE WAY TO DEVELOP PERSONAL RESILIENCE

10 Sep 2022 11:45 AM IST

“If you think you’ve made a mistake, it’s not a mistake if you’ve learnt from it: Its part of your learning curve. It only becomes a mistake if you repeat it and haven’t learnt from it.” – Dadi Janki BOOST YOUR INNER STRENGTH AND WELL-BEING The foundation of personal resilience

VALUE-BASED LEADERSHIP IN A COMPLEX WORLD

10 Sep 2022 11:42 AM IST

Dealing with situations, other individuals as well as ourselves in a complex and confusing world is a huge challenge. It forces us to look at the four dimensions of what it is to be a competent leader – the kind of knowledge we need, the sort of skills, the attitudes,

The spiritual key to peace

10 Sep 2022 11:38 AM IST

At a time when the world is witnessing distressing levels of violence, peace seems to be a distant, even impossible prospect. Economic woes, war or the threat of it, and the ravages of climate change ominously point to an uncertain and bleak future. For millions of underprivileged people, even thinking

ASTROLOGY AND TRANSCENDING THE TYRANNY OF TIME

05 Sep 2022 06:13 AM IST

Everything is connected to everything else. Quantum mechanics propounds that every particle is connected to every other particle in the universe. As a result, each particle has the ability to influence all other particles. The world we live in is like a living organism. At any given point in time,

FIGHT, FLIGHT OR FLOW

03 Sep 2022 06:06 AM IST

It seems like everyone in the world is fighting with some kind of struggle or experiencing some kind of fear from which they would like to flee. Very few of us are going with the flow, that is, flowing with the moment, in harmony, with love, enjoyment or even excitement.

NATURE IS OUR ASSET TO PRESERVE

03 Sep 2022 06:04 AM IST

Mother Nature knows best. Look at the natural body clock. We live in a biological hormonal system. The body is stimulated by light, this is how the melatonin gets switched on and off, taking us into different states of sleep and wakefulness. That’s why people who are connected to the

Simplicity brings many rewards

03 Sep 2022 06:02 AM IST

Pure and simple mind is calm and clear, it easily detects the vibrations emanating from others, and is thus able to discern the quality of other souls because of this the simple soul is not easily deceived by appearances. Honesty and goodwill of the simple soul inspire others to respond

THE RIDDLE OF LORD GANESHA

01 Sep 2022 05:13 AM IST

Ganesha, the elephant God, is lovingly worshipped throughout India. He is referred to as the dispeller of obstacles, giver of powers, and benefactor of the arts. “Sri Ganesh” also means the auspicious start of anything. Traditionally, Ganesha is worshipped at the beginning of any auspicious event. There’s a strange mythical

THE NEED FOR SPIRITUALITY IN MODERN LIFE

31 Aug 2022 05:14 AM IST

The progress of science has bestowed powerful technologies on humankind. Through genetic engineering, we can modify plant species and create GMOs. We know how to create designer babies through human genome editing and in vitro fertilization. However, while science has put nuclear power in our hands, it has not equipped

How to be happy all the time

29 Aug 2022 06:01 AM IST

To seek happiness outside of ourselves is like trying to lasso a cloud. Happiness is not a thing: it is a state of mind. It must be lived. Neither worldly power nor moneymaking schemes can ever capture happiness. Mental restlessness results from an outward focus of awareness. Restlessness itself guarantees

THERE’S NOTHING SO SAD, AS A GURU GONE BAD

29 Aug 2022 05:59 AM IST

Certainly, the spectacle of corrupt and authoritarian cults in recent years has cast a pall over the role of spiritual teachers. Nevertheless, a significant amount of wisdom and compassionate work have proceeded from various gurus and their followers, and one cannot write off every guru as a charlatan and power-tripper.