Our tongue has the power to win the world if we train it to always make use of positive and pleasant words, also reducing its indulgence in tasty foods at the same time. This may sound like an overstatement or too simplistic a formula for so great a goal but
Once, some people from a nearby village visited a saint to seek solutions to their problems they were facing from their neighbors and relatives. They felt that the saint would help them by giving some mantra or asking them to do some ritual. The saint asked each one of them
Nature functions based on certain unseen laws. Aligning our thinking, our actions, and our faith with these laws makes the journey of life effortless and joyful. The visible laws of nature are quite evident. For example, if one were to thrust their hand into a fire, it would be burnt.
This is a day of deep reflection for spiritual seekers, as it commemorates the birth of the devotee of divine devotion – Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa. Shri Ramakrishna lived utterly immersed in devotion all his life. While serving as the priest at Mother Kali’s temple at Dakshineshwar, he became an ardent
We all set different goals in life. And when we align these goals with our interests and abilities, we not only achieve these goals but also enjoy the process and efforts taken to fulfill them. But a powerful aim, that is beyond all the goals in our life, can help
Happy St. Valentine’s Day! On this Valentine’s day, let’s explore the essence of true love with the help of a story. There was once a person named “J” who had a cute little son “L”. As he had to set out of home for his daily chores, he requested his
On 26th January 1950, around three years of hard work culminated in the Constitution of our nation. In those three years, the architects of the constitution discussed what we, as a nation, should let go of and what we should adopt. They charted how the nation should organize itself so
India is a country with diverse culture and festivals. Festivals were wisely devised with the purpose of fostering love, joy, and harmony in relationships and as a reminder of the ultimate purpose of human life. Be it Lodhi celebrated up north, or Sankranti and the Kite festival in the west,
The 12th day of January 1863 is etched in Indian and indeed the world history as a day that witnessed the birth of a soul that would go on to fuse spiritual quest and intellectual excellence and bring about a spiritual revolution so amazing that its effects would escape the
In this challenging year, we all have been graced with the opportunity to look within. For many, it has given the chance to re-define the meaning of their life. Christmas, too, is no exception. Festivals are celebrated in a true sense only when they bring about the right change in
There is joy and warmth in the air as the spirit of Diwali fills the atmosphere. Diwali is traditionally considered an auspicious occasion to give gifts to loved ones. It gives us an opportunity to reflect on the value of “giving” in our life. How can we make good use
What is Peace? There is no way to peace. Peace is the way. So, allow Peace to bring peace. To understand this, we first need to understand what Peace is. Peace is not the absence of conflict. It is something different. We all dwelled in a state of beingness which
