[ad_1] Samsara, or this phenomenal world, is constituted by Ragas and Dveshas, which literally mean attractions and aversions. They form a part of Pancha-Klesha (The five root causes of suffering). These originate in the mind and senses. Born out of Avidya or ignorance (lack of true knowledge), Ragas and Dveshas can be destroyed only by … Read more
[ad_1] Artha is a part of the 4 Purusharthas, or the human pursuits given in Hinduism or Sanatan Dharma. It literally means wealth, prosperity and financial security to live a life of ease in this world. It is having the means and material facilities to live comfortably. Artha is connected to the three other aspects … Read more
[ad_1] This summer, the only skin-care product I’ve been bathing my skin in more than sunscreen is the Damdam Paradisi Hydrating Essence Mist. I spritz it on basically every time I reapply SPF or I’m in my bathroom and even when I get home from taking my dog to the park. Excessive? Possibly. Effective? Absolutely … Read more
[ad_1] Sage Patanjali is considered the father of Yoga, who compiled the various scattered knowledge of Yoga into 196 aphorisms called the Yoga Sutras, which is considered the authoritative classical text on Yoga. The Yoga Sutras talk about the 8 limbs of Ashtanga Yoga which begins with Yama and goes all the way to Samadhi … Read more
[ad_1] Sage Patanjali is considered the “Father of Yoga”, who compiled the authoritative classical text – The Yoga Sutras, which dates back to 200 BCE – 200 CE. He is arguably the greatest Yoga master of all time. Although references to Yoga appeared in various Hindu texts throughout millennia, Patanjali compiled these already existing teachings … Read more
[ad_1] According to the Vedic philosophy, we come across the concept of Samskaras, which can literally be translated as impressions. These are the subtle mental impressions left on our citta (consciousness) in the form of thoughts, intentions and actions that an individual has ever experienced. It is said that one’s behavioural patterns are determined by … Read more
[ad_1] (Image: snowing) “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” — Martin Luther King, Jr Sometimes, we see others’ successes and feel discouraged. Like so-and-so just launched a book and it hit bestseller lists. Or so-and-so launched a product and it achieved sold-out status. So we set … Read more
[ad_1] A Revolution for Education Free School Education Program Ved Vignan Maha Vidhya Peeth (VVMVP) was the first rural school started by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in 1981. It started when Gurudev observed some local children playing in the dust near The Art of Living Centre. When he saw that they had no access to education … Read more
[ad_1] The North East direction is considered very powerful and auspicious in Vastu Shastra as it is the deemed the ‘direction of God’ – the direction where the most powerful, positive and progressive energies are generated. Once these positive energies enter your home, they will engulf you with positivity, health, prosperity and overall feeling of … Read more
[ad_1] Since 1999, more than 120,000 inmates from prisons in India have undergone the Prison Program with good results. In Tihar Jail – Asia’s largest prison, over 48,000 convicts and 130 prison staff have benefited from the program. Two courses continue to be conducted every month with follow-up sessions every weekend. ”In a pessimistic state … Read more