The steam curls from your mug, carrying the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee. It’s a familiar comfort, a morning ritual that marks the start of a new day. But today, that day feels different. Today, you’re embarking on a journey of building a new life. A life, much like a cup of coffee, can be both bitter and sweet. It is an amalgamation of experiences, emotions, and choices that brew together to create our unique journey. Karma, that... Read more
I loved the movie. We have been waiting for months. My son just stepped into his teenage years and it helped him to understand emotions. Emotions play an important part in our lives, but the most important thing is learning how to deal with them. Just like Riley’s emotional headquarters in “Inside Out 2,” our own minds are a constant dance of emotions. Pixar’s delightful film “Inside Out 2” throws a whole new wrench into the emotional mix – Anxiety... Read more
“Ugh, Maria cut in line again? That woman is a walking karmic disaster!” Sarah grumbled, watching Maria snatch the last pain au chocolat from the bakery display. “She’ll get hers someday, you just wait.” This common refrain – “what goes around comes around” – echoes the concept of karma, a universal law in Eastern religions. But what exactly is karma, and how does it influence our lives? Let’s delve deeper… One of the mysteries puzzling human minds since ages is... Read more
The world is rife with conflicts arising from thoughts, ideologies, messages, and cultures. These conflicts often stem from the way we perceive the world—through the lens of our judgments and biases. This perspective creates a reality that is filtered through likes, dislikes, and subjective perceptions, leading to disharmony. Vedanta, an ancient Indian philosophy, provides the strength and capacity to transcend these conflicts and inconsistencies in life. By applying its principles, we can achieve a clearer vision of the world... Read more
Hare Rama, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare – I stopped and paused for a while, captivated by the soothing chants from a nearby temple. My tangles with found a solace in the harmonious sound. I drawn irresistibly, followed the chants. As soon as I stepped inside, the resonance enveloped me. I felt a wave of tranquillity was over me and I seamlessly entered a state of deep meditation. The quest still lingers in my mind. How do these... Read more
AUM is a letter, a word. It is also a sound or resonance. There are three sounds in AUM which are known as ‘matra’ (vowel diacritics). They are ‘a’, ‘u’ and ‘m’. When ‘a’ and ‘u’ merge they form ‘o’. when ‘m’ gets placed alongside with ‘o’ it forms ‘OM’. Thus, all sounds of all languages, either vowels or consonants, are all contained in ‘OM’. That is why OM is a unique universal sound. According to Mandukaya Upanishad,... Read more
Unlike many cultures with a single, fixed date for New Year’s Day, India explodes in a vibrant kaleidoscope of celebrations throughout the year. This rich tapestry reflects the diversity of Hindu calendars, some based on lunar cycles, others on solar cycles, and still others combining both. One widely celebrated Hindu New Year, however, falls in the springtime, typically in March or April. This lunisolar New Year, known by various names across regions, signifies the start of the... Read more
The Surya Tilak mechanism, developed by scientists for the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, represents a ground-breaking integration of traditional religious symbolism and modern optical engineering, highlighting a unique convergence of spirituality and scientific innovation in contemporary temple architecture. In the heart of Ayodhya, an extraordinary blend of spiritual devotion and scientific ingenuity has come to life at the Ram Temple through the Surya Tilak mechanism – a sophisticated architectural feature designed to capture the sun’s rays... Read more
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