There is only one possibility for sanity to exist in relationships so they don’t turn into inferiority and superiority games, so they don’t become sado-masochistic tortures. And that only possibility is in the presence of an unconditional love. Love is the greatest alchemy.
At a workshop in Mexico last month, I invited the audience to brainstorm a list of reasons for ending a relationship. Why do people break up? The group came up with about 40 different reasons. I’m sure if we kept going, we could have come up with dozens more. I also read many articles on relationship
Relationships are the most important aspect of our life. Simply put, for most people, if relationships are good, life feels good. It also one of the trickie
There is meditation (Dhyana) with Japa (Japa -Sahita) that meditation including chanting. There is meditation (Dhyana) without Japa (Japa-Rahita) that is meditation without chanting. This is advised that in the beginning one should combine meditation with chanting.
How can I maintain high self-esteem in light of frequent negative external feedback? I try to maintain a positive attitude, but I’m so easily brought down by those around me. Their words and actions often trigger me to
The question you have asked is certainly of great importance because meditation, as such, needs no technique at all. But techniques are needed to remove the obstacles in the way of meditation. So it has to be understood very clearly: meditation itself needs no techniques, it is a simple understanding, an alertness, an awareness. Neither
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There are many forms of meditation. Everyone’s idea of meditation is very different. You don’t need to adhere to the idea of a yogi sitting cross-legged with eyes closed to meditate. Make everyday activity of your life into
This is the new millennium and hence the title “New Age woman”. It has been a king journey in the way women have evolved, just like everything else around them has changed. It doesn’t mean that women in the ancient times were less liberal or less courageous or less self-respecting than the new age
Do you remember the small fights with your siblings on funny reasons and then patch ups? Childhood is considered as best part of life. Life seemed to be so simple with having small issues of chocolate and toy fights. When I think about my Indian tradition I feel very proud of being born in this
The full-moon day (purnima) in July is the auspicious (Poornima) day when Guru Poornima is celebrated by worshipping our Guru, the spiritual master. A qualified spiritual master is essential to learn self-realization. Bhagavadgita (Ch.4.34) asks one to learn the truth through a Guru or spiritual master, inquire from him submissively and render service unto him.
Cloths drenched in mud, water and colour and faces smeared with indistinguishable colours dancing around in a frenzy of fun and frolic completes the quintessential Holi portrait. Only on this auspicious day, you will find people of different age, status, and gender coming together to celebrate and enjoy putting aside their inhibitions. Children running around
The seventh house is also called the descendent as it is exactly opposite the 1st house i.e. the ascendant. Yuvati house, jaya house are other common names of this house. There are many aspects of life that are predicted by this house but marriage and partnership are the most important. Choice of profession is
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6th house in a horoscope is called the “Ari Bhav” where Ari means enemies and Bhav means house. This is a malefic house as this house corresponds to the obstacles, enemies, diseases, debts, accidents and legal disputes. All these cause inconvenience to the native and slow down the progress hence the house of obstacles. This
February is the month when the nature begins to stir and revive its glory and beauty after the dark night of winter. Everything begins to seem fresh and new just like it happens when you are in love. The world seems rosy and everyone seems pleasant and happy just because you are happy. February’s theme
“There’s a picture in my memory of the days when we first met, when solo became duet. It’s a perfect love affair” ~Anita Baker Looking in the same direction… Huge crowds thronged the grounds. Preparations were on to host the Youth Festival. He elbowed people aside as he moved through the crowd .She had just
Can crystals help us attract and keep love? Is there one magic stone that can help bring excitement to a boring life or nurturing and healing love to a broken heart? The answer is no, and any such claims are generally a rip-off. However, if one is willing to seek guidance and work on changing
Kanyadaan , or “Giving Away” of the daughter of the house is one of the most sacred and respected duties of an Indian Householder family. While daan literally means donation, in modern times it essentially transliterates as Finding a worthy groom for the daughter and lovingly giving her away with deepest blessings and affection.
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Diwali: Can each one of us be a ray of hope in celebration of the festival of lights? Through The Eyes Of A Child Diwali celebrations hold special significance not just for the people of India but for people all across the world. While growing up, I looked forward to the occasion. My grandmother
I opened the door to find a scrawny looking woman standing beside my mother. The skin of her face was mottled and clung to her bones. Sickly curls of hair danced about her weather-beaten face. She had a face that confuses you. Scarred but striking all the same. The only redeeming feature was her hawk-like
Ravana as we all know was a learned man. He was so obessed with his powers that he thought of lifting the Mount Kailash –the abode of his guru –Shiva. He even managed to do it, Shiva was annoyed and but He put it back in place by pressing it with his toe. Ravana realised
Lord Shiva forms the part of the Trimurti (Trinity), the other being Brahma, the creator and Vishnu, the preserver. Lord Shiva or Siva is considered as the destroyer (of negativity). He represents the vital goodness in the form of Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram i.e. Truth, Goodness and Beauty. Lord Shiva performs a celestial role of dissolution
What is Violet Flame? Ever wish there was a way you could wipe out your past mistakes? While you cant go back in time, the Violet Flame which is a Divine transformational tool, given to us by Ascended Master Saint Germain has the power to erase, or to transmute the cause, the effect and even
Loudest was the silence, That shattered her spirit, Harshest was her fate, Only loneliness her heart merit! Arohi rode high on the successes of life! Her colleagues called her a human dynamo, a potent combination of beauty and brains! She could juggle with ease between the complex figures on a pie chart and be packing
Did you ever think a world without colours? Blue sky, green trees, flowers, butterflies…….? Can you imagine life without colours? Colourless wardrobe? Colourless furniture…..? Colourless food, vegetables, even a pen, pencil, or a cover of a notebook? Can’t imagine…. Colours are so much integral part of our mundane experience that we relate our emotions with different colours.
It’s February and love is in the air. One day is hug day, another kiss day, chocolate day… and so on till the 14th February “Valentine’s Day”. Everybody especially teenagers and youth is excited and seem to express their love to their loved ones. I also do the same, but I always buy the first
Whether one is single or married, this time of the year when Cupid is around, there is a desire to be with one’s beloved. We once again want to attract or reinforce a healthy, balanced and harmonious relationship which keeps us going throughout the year. Valentine’s Day comes with the simple message that if you
