In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, we have unprecedented access to tools that connect us globally. While these advancements have created many opportunities, they’ve also intensified competition. Being successful is no longer an option; it’s essential for those who want to thrive in this demanding environment. Yet, not everyone succeeds—sometimes not because of a lack of […]
As the sacred festival of Ganeshotsav approaches, millions of us prepare to welcome Lord Ganesha. For generations, this festival has been a tapestry of vibrant rituals, heartfelt devotion, and jubilant music, traditionally culminating in the immersion of Lord Ganesha’s idol into rivers or the sea. Yet, over time, a quiet dissonance has crept into this […]
What makes some individuals rise far above the rest? Is it luck? A quirk of genetics? Or a divine gift bestowed on a chosen few? Thomas Alva Edison—a name synonymous with invention and innovation—seemed almost superhuman in his accomplishments. With 1,093 U.S. patents and 2,332 worldwide, his genius lit up the world—literally—with the incandescent light […]
Have you ever noticed how powerful things can be when they come together? A single drop of water doesn’t create an ocean. A single color isn’t enough to form a rainbow. One musical note can’t make a symphony. Yet, when these elements unite in harmony, they transform into something extraordinary. This is how teamwork works […]
Writing is more than a skill; it’s the art of bringing thoughts to life, the written form of thinking that shapes ideas and communicates them to the world. It plays a pivotal role in every field—education, business, literature, and beyond. In education, writing empowers students to develop and articulate their thoughts with clarity. In business, […]
Seeker: Sirshree, help me to see when to be attached to the world and when to be detached? Sirshree: Do both. Be attached while being detached. When you are in detached attachment, question of time does not arise. Who-you-truly-are is beyond the mind and body. You are pure awareness, which precedes thoughts and emotions. Everything […]
Wasn’t it a beautiful celebration of Guru Poornima. I am sure you too must have made the most of this auspicious day by offering your heartfelt wishes to your Guru who has brought transformation in our lives. Coming back to our Devotion series, as in our previous article, let us read further about the other […]
There is a happy natural state of peace within us. This state is always present. This happy natural state is the feeling of consciousness within. It is the existential experience of being. It is our natural higher self. Peace in simple words means being connected to the consciousness that encompasses us all. Peace is when […]
The primary hurdle in the experience of the Self is the assumed individual identity, which you refer to as ‘I’. When an individual identity is assumed, it gives birth to the illusion of a separate ‘I’, confined within the boundaries of your body. With the birth of this illusory separate ‘I’, whatever happens with your […]
2018 New Year Discourse by Sirshree As we welcome the 18th year of the millennium, the number 18 takes on a special significance. The number 18 has a special significance in various traditions and religions as well. For example, the Jews give donations in multiples of 18. In China, the number 18 considered a very auspicious […]
Once upon a time in a village, there was a man who used to break stones for a living. He used to go to the hills at the outskirts of the village for chipping away at stones. Once, while at work, a thought occurred to him – ‘I work hard all day to break these […]
