In a world where people often do things out of motive or have friends for benefit, the question of how selfless one can be for a stranger becomes all the more relevant. For those of us who love reading stories and animal fables that have a subtle message interwoven in the theme, I am certain …
Ode to the Beauty of Metaphors in Indian Mythology
As a kid, I used to get lost in my own world while listening to stories. But as I grew up, I found my solace in reading and listening to mythological stories, especially the ones with metaphorical messages. There is something magical about the art of weaving subtle messages within a story. And let me …
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Namaste: The Simple Gesture That Holds Profound Cultural and Spiritual Significance
Namaste - a word so simple yet so powerful. In Sanskrit, it translates to "the divinity in me bows to the divinity in you." The gesture involves lifting both hands from the elbow and joining the palms with the head taking a slight bow. It is a deeply rooted cultural and spiritual practice that goes …
On World Poetry Day, add a touch of rhythm to your life!
An Impossible Dream
She turned quickly to see if anything had been taken. Yes, indeed! Something as precious as life and as beautiful as a dream.
Equality in Humanity
One soul abides in us all. There is one humanity. There is one Atmanhood. None is high. None is low. All are equal. Vain are the distinctions. Man-made barriers should be ruthlessly broken down. Then alone there will be peace in this world. From the book Bliss Divine by Swami Sivananda.
Bhagavad Gita Verse 2.47
कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन |मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि || 47 ||1 "You have a right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions. Never consider yourself to be the cause of the results of your activities, nor be attached to inaction."2 Commentary: The Supreme Power, Lord Shri …
Are you a romantic movie buff???
There is a plethora of romantic movies on the OTT but only a few leave deep impression in your mind and heart. Here I present you three such movies that will leave you drenched in emotions. Happy reading!
A peek into the untamed world.
Quoting John Muir, the father of National Parks," And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul." And true to the words, I lost my heart and mind to the beauty of the wild!
A Spiritual Encounter
Do we have the universe within us or are we a small part of it? We are all connected. It takes a little more introspection and a lot more conscious awareness to realize it.
Cerebration 