When we feel a loving connection with the nonverbal world of plants, animals, and minerals, we open hidden recesses in our own consciousness, says NAYASWAMI JYOTISH A yogi told me this story: “I was walking in the jungle with a...
ARJUN PEREIRA narrates his joyful experience of teaching children in a village near Sarai Kale Khan in the Capital and returns home feeling inspired and enriched It was a usual sunny day in early March in the Capital. But as...
As tangible connections and real, three-dimensional experiences deepen our existence, let’s try to look at the full people in front of us rather than let our attention, and lives, be hijacked by our screens, says SADHVI BHAGAWATI SARASWATI, urging us...
Is flirting ever okay? Are you being impure in your mind if you choose to flirt? Every flirt has battled with these questions at some time or the other in their life. And almost everyone has flirted, says REENA SINGH...
MOHANJI’s tribute to Lord Shiva on the occasion of Maha Shivratri today Shiva is Supreme Consciousness. Shiva is formless; vaster than the whole manifested universe. The only form that can possibly represent this fathomless one is the Shivalinga. The whole universe...
DR KAITY CAMA explains where true self-esteem comes from Self-esteem. Self-worth. Self-respect. These are words we hear and read about so often, but where does real true self-esteem come from? In the world, most people equate their self-esteem with “feeling good” about themselves...
Our quality of life doesn’t deteriorate with age. In fact, we get better with age, like fine wine ― but without the alcohol content, says OSWALD PEREIRA When we were youngsters our parents, teachers and elders would often goad us...
As the Divine is in all things, we see all things as equal ― and especially, all people are equal and we practice this equality of vision by honouring the spirit that dwells within each and every one of us,...
On this International Women’s Day today, let us all pledge to empower each other to become better human beings as we are more powerful when we empower each other, says DR PUSHPA CHATURVEDI What does empowerment really mean? Empowerment is not about...
Hinduism is a mental state and not a religion. A true Hindu should solve differences through discussions, which maintain inner peace and never through arguments, aggression and violence or anything that destroys peace, says MOHANJI Hinduism is a state. ‘Ha’ represents...
Apart from a healthy diet and routine, one must inculcate discipline in life, say the BRAHMA KUMARIS Self-discipline is not a matter of intelligence. It is a matter of will and emotion as stated by Dr S Radhakrishan, a great...
Music can help you to evolve into a better human being and grow emotionally and spiritually, says ARJUN PEREIRA Did we really know what kind of music was right for us when we were young and immature? Should the music...
RENU GULATI, a teacher of Ayurveda, works with women’s groups in Rishikesh. She analyses whether our lifestyle can be 100 per cent sustainable in this day and age I run a women’s empowerment group and sustainability organisation in Rishikesh and...
The person whom you believe is your enemy is really a good being like you, deserving your kindness, friendship, and love. So why not make the effort to love your so-called enemy, says OSWALD PEREIRA Patrick, you should hate alcohol;...
RAMESH RAJARAMAN urges us to embark on the path of patience ― a great companion and an ambassador of peace Many times in life we encounter situations when actions of an individual have created havoc. The action may be intentional or...
Let not any patch of land or space around your house or on your terrace go waste. Plant your own kitchen and vegetable garden in it, says REENA SINGH Everyone has at least some space around to experiment with growing...
MAULANA WAHIDUDDIN KHAN analyses the path to becoming a super-achiever The American writer, Charles Garfield, who has made a thorough study of the psychology of peak achievement, says that, “in a study of 90 leaders in business, politics, sports and...
DR SANJAY TEOTIA suggests that it is okay to be delusional sometimes to a very limited extent To delude oneself is basic nature for most. Delusions are false beliefs, but nevertheless it is a belief held with strong conviction despite evidence to...
