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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Be Gentle with People, Their Stories Change

Life, SamsaraApril 11, 201893Views 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"]As I draw nearer to the half way point of the 30s, I have had an insight that has been very settling in a deep way. Over many years now, I have significantly changed as a person. I am now living a life, that is beyond anything I could imagine in my…

Inner Quality Over External Achievements

Life, SamsaraApril 4, 2018130Views 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"]Lately a thread of thought is growing stronger in me. I have been thinking, rather realising, that all my crazy adventures - solo cycling, camping, hiking, getting lost and being rescued and all other adventures which seem so mad cap to me and will to many other women - they are…

Spiritual Infrastructure: The Indian Heritage

Fundamental Meaning of Words, Indic Culture, Spiritual Practices, Yatra ExperiencesMarch 4, 2018154Views 0Likes 1Comment

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]Just a quick note about what I mean with this term because it is not often heard. The dictionary meaning of Infrastructure is: the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. So for spiritual sadhana - what is the…

Beginner’s Guide to Meditation: Here’s a Start!

Spiritual PracticesFebruary 22, 201878Views 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"]A few different people have told me that they want to start meditation but not sure how/where. Obviously, there are multiple options in the market, but people aren't sure where to start. I thought a bit about it and have come up with a few suggestions. Before that, a quick note on…

how to live life, ranaji, jibhi, inspiration

How Should We Live Life? I ask Ranaji of Jibhi

Life, Sant SangatiJanuary 25, 2018203Views 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"]Often on my travels I meet really interesting people. I find it very valuable to get an insight into their lives. Ranaji, a pioneer based in a lesser known village called Jibhi, in Himachal Pradesh is one such person. I spent a month in this mountain village and was eating almost…

Religion and Spirituality (and धर्म)

Fundamental Meaning of Words, Hinduism, Jainism, SanskritJanuary 14, 2018129Views 0Likes 1Comment

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="3.27.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]This is something I have been wanting to address for a while. I was waiting for more clarity about it but also just the time to actually sit and write it out. In a lot of my blogs…

Mistake #3: Make A Wish When You Enter The Temple

Indic Culture, Rambling, Samsara, Yatra ExperiencesNovember 26, 2017263Views 0Likes 0Comments

Random person, "Keep the wish ready in your mind, so you make it when you enter the temple and see the deity" Me: http://www.nooo.me/ *takes a deep breath* Okay. Twice I have heard this, Some very smarty pant people have told me, "Make a wish when you enter the temple" There are so many fundamental…

Vir Samvat and Vikram Samvat – Traditional Indian Calendars

Hinduism, Indic Culture, JainismOctober 28, 2017808Views 0Likes 10Comments

All about the traditional Indian calendars – Vikram and Vir Samvat!

Making A Judgement Call Amidst Non-Stop Polarised Views

Practical Benefits, SamsaraOctober 27, 201796Views 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"]Here is a jotted down version of what I typically do with regards the non-stop polarized clutter of views on social media / normal media and also sometimes, in people around me. Often I just ignore or remain engrossed in something else, but at times one needs to make a choice.…

Year End Review : Vikram Samvat 2073 and Vira Samvat 2543 :)

Year End ReviewOctober 24, 201795Views 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"]Last year I decided to blog my next year-end posts as per the Hindu & Jain New Year that happens after Diwali (around Oct - Nov). Because this is when I feel it is a new year with all the festivities and thoughtful, relevant traditions. And as I am writing this, I…

Mistake #2 : Enlightenment is Unreachable (Too Tough)

Spiritual RootsOctober 12, 201790Views 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 got many responses to my solo cycling tour from Berlin to Copenhagen in 2015. One of them which was oft repeated was, "I would love to do this once in my life". It was a very weird statement and I couldn't identify with it at all. Because if it is…

Mistake #1: Spirituality is for the Old Age

Indic Culture, RamblingSeptember 17, 201775Views 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 a lot of people around me - friends, family and others - and inevitably through discussions on religion or about spirituality, I find that there are a few fundamental problems in their thinking. So here in this series, addressing some of the totally wrong thinking about Spirituality I find in people…