This is the last story that our beloved guru, Pujya Swami Dayananda ji shared in the midst of his labored breathing and many pauses, at Rishikesh in September 2015. As it is around that time, I felt like sharing it …
Any change in action or attitude requires some effort on our parts – some sort of a movement from where we are and where we want to be. e.g. My average screen time is 3 hours every day. I want …
You are working on finalizing the plan for the next quarter on your laptop. Your phone pings. There are notifications on whatsapp and telegram. You glance at your laptop and many emails have popped into your inbox in the last …
This incident is from the Bhagavatam, the purpose for which Bhagavan had assumed the form of Shri Krishna had been served. Mother Earth had been relieved of the burden which had been oppressing her. The great war that was fought …
A few years ago, a young, dynamic couple came to me for counselling. They were very much in love but also frustrated with each other’s ways. The girl friend was fed up of the man’s restrained behaviour which he attributed …
Let me ask you – Are you rich? Most of you will say No, not really. Very few will say Yes. Then I ask you – Why did you say no? You say – I don’t feel rich. Ok, if …
This episode can also be used as a guided meditation. What is the truth of time, or rather the reality of time? Reality for us is that which cannot be negated, that which always is. When we look at time …
A few months ago, I was sitting on the beach with warm sand under my feet near a stall that sold nariyal paani, coconut water. Enjoying the cool breeze caressed by the waves and watching the setting sun, my eyes …
This week of July in 2021 we celebrate the birthday of Bhagavan Veda Vyasa. We call it Guru Purnima, the day of the full moon, Purnima which is in honor of the guru. Much more than any religion in the …
Just like me there are many jivas, who have taken different manifestations – human forms, bird forms, animal forms, insect forms and so on. Similar to me all these incarnations breathe in and out energized by Vayu devata. Just like …