Shri Swami Rama Tirtha also known as Ram Swami was an Indian teacher of Vedanta. He lived from 1873 to 1906. One of the earlier teachers to lecture in the United States travelling there in 1902 and was preceded by …
In our younger days, time seems like a forever friend as our life ‘s experiences stretch on. As seasons change and the decades pass, we become more conscious of the effects of time on our lives – ageing and decline …
As a Vedanta student, everyone toys with the idea of sannyasa, either out of frustration or a fantasy. In the Advaita Vedanta tradition, we understand sannyasa both as a lifestyle and knowledge. Sannyasa as knowledge is non-negotiable but sannyasa as …
We often feel disconnected and isolated. It seems like we are ‘living our mind’ and not living life. And yet we are connected all the time. Here are 40 everyday moments of connectedness with our people and our world. 1. …
In Valmiki Ramayana, the Balakanda section, we see that Rishi Vishvamitra has got permission from King Dasharatha to take his valiant, young sons – Sri Rama and Sri Lakshmana to fight and kill the rakshasas. In preparation, Rishi Vishvamitra gives …
‘If only’ two small words. ‘But‘ a really small word. Although small words, ‘if only’ and ‘but’ have a big impact on how we think, how we feel, what we do and the extent to which we are happy. “If …
‘Blessing’ means a special favour, mercy or a special benefit from Bhagavan. The Sanskrit words are ‘anugraha’ and asheervaada, expression of a blessing. What do we consider as blessings? Generally, blessings are the moments, circumstances, and people that bring joy, …
‘Bhavani’ is a beautiful name for the one who bestows life, Devi herself. Ashtakam means eight. And so Bhavani Ashtakam are a set of eight devotional verses attributed to Jagadguru, Adi Shankaracharya. It expresses a devotee’s longing for the Goddess. …
In a distant realm of experience, a unique court convened. This was not a court of law, but a court of emotions. Here, individuals were summoned to explain their roles in shaping the feelings of one particular jiva. The jiva …
Decades ago, when a famous spiritual figure died, his followers said – Osho did not die. He appeared on the Earth from date of birth to date of passing. For the first time, I was introduced to the idea that …