I was going through an English explanation/meaning of the Jain rituals like the Pratikraman. I have hugely propounded always that we should delve into the actual meaning of words and scriptures. And so I am always encouraging (pushing) my Jain relatives to delve into the actual meaning of the scriptures which they hold in high…
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[et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]In any situation, it seems the best option is to DO OUR BEST. Whatever it may be.
A situation we like - do our best.
A situation we don't like - do our best.
Over time it does not matter whether we like or we don't like the situation. We just do our best.
This…
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[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…
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[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…
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…
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…
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…
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…