In this Kali Yuga, we see criminals and the corrupt getting away scot-free without having to pay for their acts of crime. Seems so unfair! And here we are, honest people plodding away at a difficult life. Only through the …
We wrongly think that the big ‘aha’ moments of epiphanies while meditating or during a retreat make us see that life is sacred. Actually, the simple prayers and practices that, we do every day help us appreciate that all of …
Most people say ‘I am spiritual but not religious’. They mean that I am ‘spiritual but not ritualistic’. Is it possible to live your life without being ritualistic? No. How come? All of us have routines and rituals. Routines …
Prahlada was the young son of Hiranyakashipu, an asura who had tried killing his own son because he was devoted to Bhagavan Narayana. We had heard/seen of his story in episode 271 – Wisdom Teachings from Prahlada . Continuing, Hiranya …
Generally, when we remember a person who is no more available physically, we may remember the person’s achievements and qualities. At best this is information alright and may have some inspirational value. But remembering Adi Shankaracharya and his key contributions …
Prahlada was the youngest of four sons to Hiranyakashipu. He was endowed with daivi-sampat, qualities which are the heritage of the devas. He honoured the elders. He was truthful and disciplined. He had his senses under control. He was a …
What is a Tirthayatra? Yatra means a journey and the term, ‘tirtha’ occurs frequently in the Rigveda and the Vedic samhitas, with contextual meanings ranging from ‘a way’ to “a ford in the river.” Just as some parts of the …
Research tells us that by end of January the hope, optimism and enthusiasm that magically filled up people’s hearts starts to fade and we are back to our same old, same old lives. Our motivation has waned. Life in the …
In our religious Indian culture, a person who constantly repeats the name of Bhagavan would be looked upon as a devotee. If the person keeps repeating His name the whole day, then that person is perhaps called a tapasvi, But, …
Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi often quoted from the Tripura Rahasya which is considered an important teaching of Advaita Vedanta. In this Shiva taught the highest truth to Vishnu who in turn taught Brahma. Later Vishnu incarnated on Earth as Shri …