Friday, May 3, 2024

Lord Ganesha: From a fierce fighter to Lord of the People

Ganesh Chathurthi is round the corner. There are so many tales around one of the most lovable and celebrated gods. One such is in Siva Purana on the birth of Ganesha. In fact, one of the meanings of Ganesha is “Lord of...

Spiritual Fence

I have observed a strange pattern in my life. Ever since I was an adolescent and have wanted to do something “wrong” – something that seemed against my value system, there was something to stop me. Or someone would suddenly show up...

The path to self-realisation

Sanat Kumaras, the blessed and highly erudite kids, tell Narada that there are many paths to realise the Paramatman. Many are ritualistic in nature.

What is superior to all the Yogas and Yagnas put together?

Srimad Bhagavatam, Mahatmyam, Chapter 3 Sloka 42-43: These two slokas state that those who do not read Srimad Bhagavatam are wasting their lives.

Deaths should be celebrated, not mourned

Our daily lives in Covid era are surrounded by deaths – of our near ones, someone whom we knew and some well-known figures. Death is inevitable. Death is indeed a loss, but when we are not able to say a final goodbye, our grief is compounded.

Religion is just a step, the goal is different

Many consider religion as the ultimate. There has been bloodshed, blind faith and violence when it comes to religion, rather, defending religion. But religion is only a stepping stone, not the goal.

My deepest God-feeling

For eons, and eons, man has been trying to demystify God. He is trying to understand what is that force – in the presence of which everything works, and in the absence of which, nothing does.

Between God & Me

I love people. I love relationships. Simply put, I love to love, and be loved. Little things are not little for me. I find myself mesmerized over a tiny gesture of unconditional love. A call where true conversation transpires...
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