Admiration, Criticism, and the Path of the Wise
Those who shine brightly in the world—great leaders, saints, thinkers—often receive praise and criticism. This is natural. Light attracts attention,…
Navigating Self-Respect and Arrogance: Insights from Vedic Teachings
The Difference Between Self-Respect and Arrogance According to the Vedas and other scriptures, having self-respect (स्वाभिमान) is not a negative…
Speak with Wisdom: The Art of Meaningful Conversation and the Path of the Wise
Humans begin to speak at the tender age of two. But while we quickly learn how to speak, we rarely learn what, when, where, how much, and how to speak. When neglected, the art of communication becomes the source of misunderstanding, hurt, and chaos.
How to Improve Your Work/Task: Self-Help Remedial Measures
1. Time Management Working within a set timeframe offers numerous benefits. Develop the habit of performing important tasks at consistent…
Demerits on the Path to Success
The Following Demerits Can Come in the Way of Success. There are many habits and demerits that can retard or…
Balancing Act: Navigating Material and Spiritual Knowledge for a Meaningful Life
The Human Quest for Knowledge No doubt, most of us hunger for Knowledge. For that, we are willing…
What is the meaning of Life?
The Breath and the Name: Unveiling the Essence of Being Entry into the World We enter this world with a…
Vidhyarthi Pancha-Lakshanam – Part 6
A Student Perspective – Continued Grihatyagi When applied to students, “grihatyagi” doesn’t translate to literally abandoning their families or home…
Vidhyarthi Pancha-Lakshanam – Part 5
A Student Perspective – Continued Alpahari In the life of students Applying “Alpahari” or minimalistic eating practices in students’ lives…
Vidhyarthi Pancha-Lakshanam – Part 4
A Student Perspective – Continued Dhayn Nidra From the Perspective of Students Students often face various pressures and challenges, including…
Vidhyarthi Pancha-Lakshanam – Part 3
A Student Perspective – Continued Bako Dhyanam “Bako Dhyanam” translates literally from Hindi to “the concentration of a heron” or…
Vidhyarthi Pancha-Lakshanam – Part 1
The other day, a fellow spiritual colleague of mine, while working on my computer, left a file with the terms,…
Vidhyarthi Pancha-Lakshanam
Meaning the five qualities to be inculcated by a student. There are three separate words here. Vidhyarthi .Pancha ,Lakshanam …
What is compassion?
We need to distinguish between passion and compassion. Passion is associated with body-mind, while compassion is associated with the mindless inner self. A passionate person is full of desires and hence gripped by unawareness. A compassionate person is rooted in desirelessness and awareness.
How to Achieve Excellence
Have you ever pondered why some individuals are successful and excel in various spheres of life? Why do most individuals live an ordinary life without much credit or recognition? Is success or excellence a mere act of luck or a random event touching some people? When viewed from the spirituo-scientific way, it may seem that the so-called chance is merely an act of past good karma. Mundane, ordinary life may seem then as an act of no-good karma. However, karmas are our actions of the past or the present.