What light does spiritual wisdom throw on the challenges of our day to day lives? How does traditional wisdom help us deal with difficult emotions and difficult situations in life? How can we move from intellectual understanding of philosophical ideas and religious beliefs, to a lived reality that makes our lives more wholesome and nurtures our search for meaning.
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Seeds are for planting: Love is for spreading
You may have come across two words that sound similar but differ greatly in meaning: Moha (मोह) and Prem (प्रेम). While Moha, or attachment, is considered one of the five primary vices, Prem, or love, is often a term used to describe the Divine itself. Where Moha leads to pain, Prem is seen as a…
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Every action counts | Choosing kindness and justice
What comes to your mind when you think of the word power – a king, a politician, a corporate leader? Most of us hold power in our everyday actions, even if we don’t realize it. We use our power when we offer support to a friend going through a tough time. When we forgive a…
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How is your mind today | Monkey or Mahabali?
Does your mind surprise you with the tricks it plays? One day, you may find yourself at peace amidst chaos, and on another, leaping from calm to anger or anxiety. Some days, you can let go and make way for others, yet on other days, a small cut may hurt deeply. Devdutt Pattanaik, in his…
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Who am I? | The Tale of the Lost Prince
There is a story about a prince who loses his memory and wanders far from his kingdom. He stumbles upon a group of beggars who welcome him as one of their own. Each morning, they leave for town to beg from door to door. When they return, they share their alms with the prince, who…
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The Water Carrier and the Queens
Kabir Ji, a renowned Bhakti saint, lived in Benaras. One day, as he sat by the river ghat, the king’s grand caravan arrived, accompanied by his queens. The sight dazzled the pilgrims, who were awestruck by the display of royalty and opulence. The queens, draped in fine clothes and adorned with precious jewels, descended from…
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Judging others: Moses and the Shepherd
In Rumi’s Masnavi, there’s a beautiful legend about a young shepherd who sits under a tree and has a heartfelt conversation with God. “God, they say you are one, and that you are alone. So am I. You have no family, and neither do I. You have no home, and I don’t either. Wouldn’t it…
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