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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Lessons from Hanuman – From Seeking Kaam to Seeking Raam
The world teaches us to compete, outdo others, and protect our turf. When we pause to reflect on the deeper meaning of life or show compassion toward others, we often worry that we might “lose” the game of life — or be seen as lacking ambition. Spiritual traditions, however, show us a different path —…
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Breaking the Chain | Healing Ourselves, Protecting Others
Is there a behavior you sometimes regret — something you promised yourself you would never do, yet find yourself repeating? We often notice behaviors in others that have hurt us and resolve never to pass that hurt forward. But in moments of stress or fear, we may catch ourselves doing exactly what once wounded us.…
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You Can Change the World
We often talk about what’s wrong with the world — corruption, violence, pollution, hunger.But what would it take to truly change the world?Most of these problems feel too big for any one person to fix in a lifetime.A conversation between Duryodhana, Yudhishthira, and Bhagwan Krishna offers a deeper insight. Duryodhana’s Quest Bhagwan Krishna was sitting…
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The Easy Way and the Hard Way
Walking the path of truth is never easy. It often means working harder, letting go of gain, and facing opposition. People may even ask: “What have you gained? Look at others who don’t care about honesty and see how far they’ve gone.” At such times, doubt can creep in. Those who compromise on values may…
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Who does your happiness depend on?
“In the last 24 hours, did you have an expectation of someone — a family member, colleague, employer, or client? Or perhaps you expected a situation to unfold in a certain way?” For most of us, the answer is yes. Yet, when we listen to the teachings of the spiritual masters, we hear again and…
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The Tale of Two Truths
When we think of truth, most of us think about honesty — saying what is right, not hiding facts. But people react to truth differently. Which of these do you believe? So is ‘truth’ the best criteria for choosing our words and actions? Let us look at two tales that show different sides of truth…
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