Spiritually Speaking

WALKING THE ROAD TO SUCCESS

16 Aug 2021 06:20 AM IST

There is so much talk about success everywhere. Everyone wants to be successful. Have you ever thought about what success is? It’s simply ignorance of your capabilities. You have set a limitation on yourself, and whenever you cross your own boundary or limitation, you claim success. Success is ignorance of

A DESIRE THAT IGNITES THE PRIMAL SEED OF LIFE

16 Aug 2021 06:16 AM IST

The human mind is the most complex occurrence on earth. The grey matter. Two questions will always matter. How did this grey matter evolve but the most intriguing is why did this grey matter evolve into the brain, mind and consciousness? Let’s go back to Adam and Eve. That forbidden

SEEKING INDEPENDENCE FOR OUR SOUL

16 Aug 2021 06:14 AM IST

As we celebrate Independence Day in our country today, we should also spend some time understanding the real meaning of independence for us. Many years ago India gained its liberty and became a free country on this day. India was earlier a colony of the British Empire for more than

EMOTIONAL IMMUNITY IN TROUBLED TIMES

14 Aug 2021 06:18 AM IST

There are numerous studies that show the importance of psychological balance and mental health in guaranteeing a better physical immune response. This includes the state of our emotions. After more than 45 years of meditation practice, I have a very clear idea of how the regular practice of meditation helps

WHY CONTENTMENT MATTERS

14 Aug 2021 06:16 AM IST

Do we always remain content, or are we sometimes discontented with ourselves, with others, our shortcomings, or with the conditions prevailing in the world? No one likes to lose what they value, so why do we let go of our contentment? It is wise to retain one’s contentment no matter

THE BENEFIT OF BEING CALM

14 Aug 2021 06:15 AM IST

Truth is a great quality, but by itself it does not always bring complete success. If presented harshly, truth can offend and alienate people; it is when truth is accompanied by calmness that it finds easy acceptance and makes the greatest impact. We may be true and know the truth,

SOUL-CONSCIOUSNESS FREES YOU FROM EXTERNAL INFLUENCES

14 Aug 2021 06:14 AM IST

A beautiful state of being is soul-consciousness, where your whole sense of self is shifted from a physical identity to a spiritual one. In soul-consciousness, you no longer feel yourself to be male or female, black or white. No worldly achievement forms your self-esteem. Instead, self-esteem is shaped by a

MAHARISHI MAHESH YOGI’S TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION

09 Aug 2021 07:36 AM IST

According to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, transcendental meditation ‘is the most effective form of relaxation. It not only relaxes the body and mind, but also feeds the practitioners with vital energy, peace and happiness’.

ANALYSING THE BIG QUESTION: DOES MAN EXIST OR NOT?

09 Aug 2021 07:30 AM IST

It is said that man exists. Is it a truth or a fallacy? Let’s understand. Man does not exist. Man exists as an existence. In fact, existence exists in man. Existence mothers him. Existence raises him. Existence destroys him. Man is born in existence and dies in existence. Fear of

WISDOM REKINDLED

09 Aug 2021 07:28 AM IST

True education, I believe, is that which strengthens the individual and keeps them away from sorrow. If someone criticises, one can listen to the criticism boldly, and when one has to offer criticism or a comment, one can give it with patience and confidence, without hesitation. There should be no

HOW TO MAKE YOUR LIFE MEANINGFUL

07 Aug 2021 04:17 AM IST

To make our life meaningful we need to understand the self. Each person has two lives; an outer one of study, career, family and so on and also an inner life, which is of thoughts, feelings and beliefs. Most people today spend their time in the outer life and this

WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE A POWERFUL MIND

07 Aug 2021 04:15 AM IST

The success of our efforts in any task depends to a great extent on how strong-minded we are and what we do to achieve our goal. Even on the spiritual path, one cannot improve the self or serve others without a firm resolve that is translated into effective action. But