Fundamental Meaning of Words

What is the meaning of ‘Sadhana’?

Fundamental Meaning of Words, Sanskrit, Spiritual Practices, Spiritual RootsMarch 11, 20266Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sanskrit words are often difficult to translate into English. Simple translations are often made for ease of communication, but often the deep meaning of the Sanskrit word is lost. The English word will lack the true depth. For example, when the word brahmacharya is translated to 'celibate' in English. The word brahmacharya talks…

The “Heart” in Spiritual Teachings

Ashram Talks, Fundamental Meaning of Words, Indic Culture, Spiritual RootsJanuary 28, 20191View 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 had earlier written about navigating the proverbial Heart v/s Mind conflict situation. This refers to a logic v/s emotional dilemma. 'Heart' is used in these situations to mean the emotional or illogical desire. Cultivating a 'sense' of the situation is the solution. The sense of the situation goes deeper than…

Spiritual Infrastructure: The Indian Heritage

Fundamental Meaning of Words, Indic Culture, Spiritual Practices, Yatra ExperiencesMarch 4, 20182Views 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…

Religion and Spirituality (and धर्म)

Fundamental Meaning of Words, Hinduism, Jainism, SanskritJanuary 14, 20180Views 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…

Renunciation: A Look At Its Meaning & Associated Myths

Fundamental Meaning of Words, Hinduism, Indic Culture, Jainism, Sanskrit, Spiritual RootsApril 19, 20171View 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"]Lately I have a new interest - Podcasts. Podcasts aren't really new to the online space and I am a digital marketeer, but I have just very recently connected with the joy of podcast listening. ;) It was prompted by a vitamin deficiency driven insomnia. At night, I would lie down…

Introduction to the Ashtavakra Gita

Fundamental Meaning of Words, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Spiritual RootsApril 9, 20173Views 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"]The great and well known Bhagavad Gita was a discourse between Arjun and Krishna in the moment of Arjun's great confusion on the battlefield, while the lesser known but amazing Ashtavakra Gita is between Ashtavakra and Janaka. And here Janaka is in a different state as a devotee and seeker. He is…

The Meaning of ‘Hindu’ & Why It is Important

Fundamental Meaning of Words, HinduismMay 15, 20163Views 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…

Towards Spirituality: Delving into Meaning of Words

Fundamental Meaning of Words, Spiritual RootsFebruary 13, 20164Views 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"]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…

What is Spirituality?

Fundamental Meaning of WordsJuly 3, 20153Views 0Likes 3Comments

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]The thing that often sets me apart from people is that I like to have some idea about what I am talking. So one more of the big reasons why I usually refrained from talking about Spirituality is because firstly I need to be clear about what is "Spirituality" fundamentally. I would…