Life feels turned upside down, and you’re in pain. I get it, it sucks. If you’ve been left behind in a relationship, the storm feels endless. But there’s a little strategy to get through it: think of it as the power of compounding, like a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP). Here’s the deal: pick a small/atomic […]
The victimhood narrative is so easy to fall into. Someone did something, and now I’m suffering. It sounds comforting, like a black-and-white, mind-numbing Doordarshan movie that won national awards. But here’s the thing, it’s the most loved narrative. I was no different. I went to my spiritual mentor, heartbroken, wailing, and told him my entire sad […]
I’ve been dancing since I was five. To be honest, at that age, I wasn’t exactly overflowing with conscious awareness about wanting to be a dancer. I just loved moving to any rhythm, responding to the beat. I still do, even to K-POP! But I vividly remember grooving to ABBA, that’s where it all […]
The story of this Shivalinga is as unbelievable as a Disney movie. I’ve had a religious upbringing as a south Indian Brahmin, but I am not overtly ritualistic. My prayer practice is now at its sweet 17 and evolving… One Mr. A owed money to one Mr. B. Instead of the money, they offered this […]
Every time I climb Chamundi Hills or Tirupati, I’m fascinated by the concept of Harake, the act of performing a difficult task or offering something in gratitude for a favor received. I won’t argue about the merits of religion, but rather about the power of a focused mind. Our subconscious plays a crucial role in […]
I began my rangoli practice, inspired by @ramaavenugopalan, who has been doing it daily for years. While I’ve always maintained a consistent prayer practice, I had never added the ritual aspect of rangoli. Seeing someone commit to it every day made me wonder if I could give it a try. In our culture, we […]
Vedic astrology offers profound insights into our inner selves, like assembling the pieces of a puzzle to understand our mental patterns, life choices, and predispositions. It is a powerful tool that can help us navigate life with more awareness and purpose. The intent was never about dogmatic, fear-based fortune-telling. For instance, asking “When will I […]
The story of Gajendra Moksha from the Bhagavata Purana holds timeless relevance. It’s not just a tale of devotion and divine intervention but a powerful metaphor for the struggles we face in our lives. Gajendra, the mighty elephant, was once King Indradyumna, cursed to be reborn as an elephant because of his arrogance toward the great sage […]
We all engage in some form of “Journaling” throughout our lives. Whether it’s a quick scribble at the end of a notebook, a draft of a letter, or the practice of writing Japa, we often overlook its significance as a powerful technique for well-being. When I first became a single mother, my children were very young. The […]
The story of Bhakta Prahlada is a profound and inspiring narrative from Hindu mythology, embodying resilience, unwavering conviction, and the transformative power of inner belief. While often framed within themes of devotion and divine protection, the tale offers a deeply human perspective. It is the story of a young boy who stood firm against the abuse […]