Category Spirituality

Naivedyam I – Offering with love and surrender

The concept of naivedyam goes beyond the mere act of offering, investing it with a sacred and spiritual significance

Kumbh 2019 – Moving beyond the spectacle of Naga Sadhus

Much like how India was symbolized by elephants and snake charmers, the Kumbh had been reduced to a spectacle of the Naga Sadhus.

Navadurga – the nine aspects of Shakti

Did you know that Navadurgas are but the conceptual life phases of Devi Parvati, which begins with Siddhidaatri, whom we worship on the last day?

Pongalo Pongal!!

Indian festivals are a great gastronomical delight, and Pongal is no exception.

Turn off that mental chatter, will you?

Not for nothing did our elders say that the mind is like a monkey that can’t stay still.

Giving with compassion, not pity, brings joy to both giver and receiver

Annadanam is distinct from poor feeding, as it is about feeding the hungry, regardless of whether it is a human or other living beings, even an ant!

Two books, Karma, Clairvoyance, Reincarnation – II

Isn’t it amazing how profound psychological concepts are wrapped in religious imagery in Hinduism?

Two books, Karma, Clairvoyance, Reincarnation – I

The awareness of the causes and effects of karma is perhaps the single most important factor that can help spiritual evolvement of human beings.

Old Customs, New Names – 2

When fitness enthusiasts go through their exercise routines, they often forget or are even unaware that our ancestors of various faiths did them too, only as part of religious rituals.

When a Journey Leads to a Sacred Space – 3

Stumbling through the highs and lows of life, I finally come full circle in my journey of faith.

WHEN A JOURNEY LEADS TO A SACRED SPACE – 2

The journey continues, as I argue and stumble……

When a journey leads to a sacred space

It has to be a red-letter day when an ordinary post comes to the notice of a research scholar and gets featured on her blog Matriwords.

Have you connected with yourself lately?

If you want others to enjoy being with you, you should know how to enjoy being with yourself first.