I am fortunate to have had a wise and loving mother, who taught me a lot about how to live. There were times as a child, however, when I found the wisdom she shared hard to swallow. If, for example,...
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Serenity Of SpiritA healthy and happy mind bases its reactions on deep, original knowledge Cleanliness of spirit means coming close, without fear; to accept a penetrating gaze knowing you have nothing to hide. It comes with a happy mind and constant checking....
Let’s Blend Our Rich Heritage with Modern SystemsWe fought British colonialism valiantly and ended their rule on August 15, 1947. But the vestiges of the Raj continue to haunt some of us in our thinking and more so in our education system. There was so much of...
Free Yourself Of Your WorriesThe whole world has been gripped by the coronavirus. India has a very high rate of infections and normal, day-to-day life has virtually come to a standstill with people living in constant fear of getting infected by the virus. Some...
Why I Love Lord GaneshWednesday, September 23, 1983 will be etched in my memory forever. It was the day Lord Ganesh, or Ganapati Bappa (Father), like other years returned to Mount Kailash to his parents Parvati and Shiva, after His visarjan or immersion. But...
Life Changes When You Start Thinking DifferentlyEach one of us thinks at least 60,000 to 70,000 thoughts per day! And often, we repeat the same thoughts day after day You will agree that’s a lot of thoughts. And for most people, over 90 per cent of...
Friends are Made in HeavenFriendship is one of the most precious gifts of life. It is a feeling that someone understands and appreciates you as you are. It makes you feel ‘really wanted’ and that you are ‘someone’ and not a faceless person in...
In Giving You ReceiveGiving money is not the only form of charity. Sharing food, giving knowledge, helping someone find a job or even sharing a genuine smile is considered seva, says SMITA JAYAKAR There once lived a wealthy man who was extremely stingy....
How To Choose The Right PathYou must find your right path not by pushing others out of your way, but instead by making up your mind about your destination and choosing the right route and turns to take without clashing with others, says SWAMI CHIDANAND SARASWATI During...