Adi Shankaracharya statue is heartening, Periyava’s legacy also needs permanent remembrance

25 Apr 2022 04:22 AM IST

Great men are born in a period of turmoil and at a stage when society requires their invaluable guidance. Adi Shankaracharya, Guru Nanak, Guru Gobind Singh, Dayanand Saraswati, and Swami Vivekananda are some of the revered holy men who faced multifarious challenges and whose work and teachings helped in societal

MEDITATION HELPS HEAL PAINFUL PAST EXPERIENCES

23 Apr 2022 14:30 PM IST

Most diseases are chronic rather than acute. Chronic means that there is no magic pill to cure the symptoms. Chronic diseases are a call of the body, in the form of a whisper or a scream, to the inner being, the soul. Chronic diseases are psychosomatic, meaning there is an

SWIMMING AGAINST THE TIDE

23 Apr 2022 14:27 PM IST

The phrase ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do’ means it is polite and possibly advantageous to abide by the customs of a society when one is a visitor. It is also taken to mean following others for the sake of conformity and convenience, and to avoid unnecessary exertions.

Original goodness: Fact or fiction?

23 Apr 2022 14:23 PM IST

Are human beings essentially good in character? Is love a fundamental principle in creation? Or is there truth in the concept of ‘original sin’, which has played a big part in much religious thought? On first glance, it might appear that these two ideas are opposites. In fact, both are

MEDITATION HELPS HEAL PAINFUL PAST EXPERIENCES

23 Apr 2022 10:32 AM IST

Most diseases are chronic rather than acute. Chronic means that there is no magic pill to cure the symptoms. Chronic diseases are a call of the body, in the form of a whisper or a scream, to the inner being, the soul. Chronic diseases are psychosomatic, meaning there is an

SWIMMING AGAINST THE TIDE

23 Apr 2022 10:30 AM IST

The phrase ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do’ means it is polite and possibly advantageous to abide by the customs of a society when one is a visitor. It is also taken to mean following others for the sake of conformity and convenience, and to avoid unnecessary exertions.

Original goodness: Fact or fiction?

23 Apr 2022 10:29 AM IST

Are human beings essentially good in character? Is love a fundamental principle in creation? Or is there truth in the concept of ‘original sin’, which has played a big part in much religious thought? On first glance, it might appear that these two ideas are opposites. In fact, both are

BE AWAKE TO DRINK THE NECTAR OF LIFE

18 Apr 2022 06:43 AM IST

To live in the now-ness is being in your consciousness and is to live as a conscious being. Nothing is there but consciousness alone. Consciousness is the Master. Drink the nectar being poured by existence into the cup of your life. What is consciousness? What it is made of? In

EMERGING FROM THE DARKNESS OF WAR

18 Apr 2022 06:40 AM IST

If we evaluate the outcome of any war, fought at any given period of history, we will see that the end result boils down to the destruction of the enemy country in every possible manner. Not only is the country defeated, but the people also suffer tremendously.

NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS AND LIFE

16 Apr 2022 02:13 AM IST

A Harvard second-generation study examined the intergenerational factors that contribute to healthy ageing and life. Dr Robert Waldinger, in this study, concluded, “Good relations don’t just protect our body, but also our brains”. The journey of life is all about relationships. There are different levels of relationships that one shares

I AM A GUEST ON EARTH

16 Apr 2022 02:10 AM IST

‘I am a guest on Earth and it’s time to return home. I am like the bird which takes the support of a tree during the night, and in the morning it leaves its perch and flies away.’ The words of this beautiful song describe the positive and powerful benefits

Happiness: The power within

16 Apr 2022 02:07 AM IST

Looking around the world today, we see that happiness has become a rare commodity. We may have wealth, but no real happiness. We may have power and position but, again, no experience of inner joy. Perhaps we even have relationships that are loyal and rewarding and yet have a feeling