Priyanka

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

Spiritual PracticesFebruary 22, 201818Views 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, 201852Views 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, 201831Views 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, 201754Views 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, 2017130Views 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, 201719Views 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, 201717Views 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, 201724Views 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, 201722Views 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…

निश्चल तत्वं : Spirituality in the Cosmopolitan Society

Life, Samsara, Spiritual RootsAugust 20, 201763Views 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"]One of the demands of a spiritual life is steadfastness on your path. There are ups and downs. There are doubts and deep experiences of clarity. Through it all the consistent, steadfastness is significant. निश्चल तत्वं जीवन मुक्ति Nischala tatvam jeevanmukti Unshakable Steadfastness leads to liberation (Sadhguru explains this line here) In…

Discipline In Spiritual Paths To Transcend Likes & Dislikes

Spiritual RootsJuly 8, 201736Views 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"]While having ice-cream with family, Aunty: *something finicky about food* Me: Aunty you are too fussy Uncle: Aren't you fussy? Me: No, not really Uncle: Ok how about we have some bhel... Me: I can have bhel, of course with no onion and garlic Uncle: Why? Isn't that fussy too? Me: No that is discipline... while being fussy is…

I wanted to conform, but…..

Life, RamblingJuly 7, 201726Views 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 a kid, I wanted to conform. I didn’t have a penchant for sticking my neck out and standing out this way in society. Oh, you went to Europe? Yes. Where all did you go? Germany and Denmark. That’s it, just two countries? Ya….. I was cycling. :)…