I once read a beautiful story of an artist, whom children loved, because he could draw virtually anything for them. Children would literally jump with joy as he drew for them toys, engines, aeroplanes and trees laden with fruits. One...
I thought women and men were equal till I came to India. Don’t get me wrong―I love India more than any other place. However, I am dismayed with the ‘woman slavery’ attitude of most Indian men. Today I was told...
A furore was raised recently on the fundamental rights of living beings. The pertinent question going around was who is to decide what to eat and what not to eat. Is this the decision of an individual living being or...
In these turbulent times, we should attune ourselves to the love which resides in the deepest, divine part of us, to empower us to see the divinity in all things, says Nayaswami Asha Praver When my brother and I were...
Failure is said to be the stepping stone to success, yet everyone is scared of failure. Failure to get good marks, to secure a desirable job, or to get the love of your life could lead to frustration or depression. Why...
The time has come for us all living through uncertain times to give peace a chance and clear the path for hope and happiness There are two schools of thought about how we ought to be in life. One, be...
The writer, a new mother holds her baby and wonders at the joy of creation A warm touch, an innocent smile, rosy checks and joyful laughter, that was the broad sketch I had of my baby in my thoughts and...
Sri Krishna says: jitātmanaḥ praśhāntasya paramātmā samāhitaḥ śhītoṣhṇa-sukha-duḥkheṣhu tathā mānāpamānayoḥ (Bhagavad Gita: 6.7) Yogis who have conquered their mind rise above the dualities of hot and cold, joy and sorrow, honour and dishonour. Such yogis remain peaceful and steadfast in...
Is self-respect as important as it is made out to be? Let’s find out why self-respect or dignity is so essential to life and to our well-being. Self-respect is holding yourself in high esteem and considering yourself worthy of being...
