‘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 …
After episode 243 – Life and the purpose of marriage in the Vedic tradition, one of you asked this question – What if I am spiritual and my partner is not? Well, the differences between us are not limited to …
Shri Ganesha Stotram or Sankata Nashana Ganapati Stotram is a powerful prayer to Lord Ganesha. It occurs in the Narada Purana. Rishi Narada is a devotee of Bhagavan Vishnu. Rishi Narada has also written the Narada Bhakti Sutras, a profound …
Young unmarried people in their twenties are often asked the very Indian phrase ‘ When are you going to settle down’?. They shrug their shoulders and say, ‘Give me some time’. If one persists in the conversation with them, they …
Bruised and battered, the ego went to bed in a heap of self-betrayal, lies and agony. The ego thought that Vedanta would offer some answers but all attempts at reading and watching spiritual videos had not helped. And as the …
Question from a listener – Can you speak about a spiritual lull/ stagnation that sets in many a times. Sometimes there is time and optimal circumstances on hand, but the mind just does not cooperate to sit down to study, …