Priyanka D

Yogic kriyas from Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev are my daily sadhana practice. I have also studied the ancient vidyas - Ayurveda, Astrology, Kalaripayattu. Deep bonds with the TIME deities, kalabhairava and maa kali :)
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Food Consciousness – from a Brahmakumari Grandmom

Sant Sangati, Spiritual PracticesNovember 24, 2016131Views 0Likes 2Comments

Here are some interesting insights I have got from the grandmom at my AirBnb in Chennai. She has been associated with the Brahmakumari path for over 36 years now. It was very interesting for me to know of her sadhana as I am also usually into all sadhana stuff. So here, Remembrance of God while cooking…

Develop A Karmic Understanding, Forget ‘Lucky’

Indic Culture, Practical Benefits, Rambling, SamsaraOctober 29, 201676Views 0Likes 0Comments

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]I have been traveling for two months now. First Australia & then Taiwan. Both amazing places, full of stories and on the road stuff. All of a sudden I find so many people saying that I am really lucky - and initially I just ignored it but it really got to…

Angulimala’s Story

Indic Culture, Jainism, Rambling, Samsara, Sant SangatiSeptember 9, 2016142Views 0Likes 0Comments

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]I always felt that his was a very intriguing story. Most Indians would be aware of it but just to summarize it, Buddha was on his usual walking journey and he came to a village. The villagers forbade him to walk through the nearby jungle because there was a dangerous bandit there.…

The Guru Pooja

Spiritual Practices, Spiritual Roots, Transforming SpacesSeptember 3, 2016709Views 0Likes 14Comments

This post started out on Guru Poornima as an offering to my guru but it got much longer than I planned. And I kept writing for many days. As it happens I am publishing it today on 3rd Sept, Sadhguru's birthday :) The Guru Pooja was for me an eye opener. I always had…

Jain Diet & Compassion

JainismJuly 24, 2016425Views 0Likes 6Comments

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]In Mumbai the Jain community is pretty well known. Large number of restaurants are pure vegetarian and commonly provide dishes without onion, garlic and potato. When I am traveling I find a lot of people aren't aware of the Jain diet. Here, Jain Diet [For the folks that don't know anything about Jains…

I Am Not In Pursuit Of Happiness. Here’s Why…

Life, Spiritual RootsJune 19, 2016185Views 0Likes 4Comments

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]Random conversation in a yoga center far, far away, Monk: At the end of the day, you should be happy Me: *looks unconvinced* Monk: isn't it? Me: Really? Is happiness the most important thing? Monk: I don't know I also didn't know then. At least I couldn't articulate at the time my problem with making 'Happiness' the…

Open Up About Your Real Interests, Here’s Why…

Life, Practical Benefits, Rambling, Sant Sangati, Spiritual PracticesMay 28, 2016248Views 0Likes 5Comments

From solo traveling to spirituality to entrepreneurship, I keep choosing to do stuff that is statistically uncommon. So when I am sitting with a bunch of people, I am usually different. Earlier I had some hesitations - is it okay if I did this? What would people think? But, over the years, I find it…

The Meaning of ‘Hindu’ & Why It is Important

Fundamental Meaning of Words, HinduismMay 15, 2016123Views 0Likes 2Comments

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]Recently a Twitter conversation with friends, @priyankawriting It can be beneficial I should think. — Anubha (@teatattler) April 28, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js @priyankawriting mandatory is fine I guess. They could do away with including it in the whole "marks" thing, yes. — Anubha (@teatattler) April 28, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js @priyankawriting it's the "Indian" institute of technology after all, doesn't…

Creating Your 3 Groups To Happiness: Life Productivity

Life, Productivity, Spiritual PracticesApril 12, 201677Views 0Likes 0Comments

Recently a work colleague was telling me about a friend who was cribbing a lot about her boss loading her with a lot of work. She was working on weekends while the boss went traveling. My colleague suggested to her that she get a boyfriend. I thought this was a really bad suggestion. We didn't…

The Danger in making a Clinically Equal society for Men & Women

HinduismMarch 15, 201676Views 0Likes 0Comments

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]Hinduism is a lot in news now a days. I wanted to share some views often on the much discussed news topics but waited until I could sit down and articulate it properly. I see certain trends within society which lead to an onslaught on the age old Indian culture and religious…

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Navagunjara

Hinduism, Yatra ExperiencesFebruary 27, 20161KViews 0Likes 17Comments

Recently I came across an ancient Indian figure. I am usually curious about Indian legends and stories, so was quite fascinated by this creature. It is apparently better known in Oriya-land. It is called a Navagunjara, Interesting isn't it! How many different animals and birds can you count? Head - Rooster - I thought it…

Towards Spirituality: Delving into Meaning of Words

Fundamental Meaning of Words, Spiritual RootsFebruary 13, 2016217Views 0Likes 7Comments

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]This is the first article in a series where I share some simple exercises which help bring clarity to life. If you have read some of my previous blogs, I am often miffed at the inane conversation that keeps happening around me. Apart from the inanity, I also realized that while people keep using…