Ideas for Living

Our search for meaning is as old as existence. For centuries, seekers, teachers, poets, rulers, artists and common folks have pondered at the vicissitudes of existence and the meaning of it all. What they have found echoes across the separations of time, geography and culture. We explore some of these ideas – what is real happiness, what causes pain, who can we rely on, is there a resolution to the conflict between the quest for material success and spiritual search? 

What Drains Our Inner Power? | The Ravana Between Ram and Sita

Have you ever felt that you put in a lot of effort—but the result did not match what you hoped for? Or that your hard work did not bring the…

Making Problems Smaller | Making Strengths Bigger

We all face different kinds of problems in our daily lives — at work, in our health, in relationships, or in other areas. But have you noticed how differently people…

Begumpura: The City Of No Sorrow

What kind of a city do you live in? Would your friends describe it the same way?  It’s not unusual for the same city to be described in completely different…

Relationships: Nurturing our flower garden

Is there a friendship or relationship that you were very fond of in the start, but have sweet-sour tones now? Or someone you continue to love deeply, but some days,…

When someone makes you unhappy: Check the connection again

Are there people in your life—at home, work, or elsewhere—whose words or actions upset you? Maybe it’s something they say, how they behave, or even the way they think. These…

Know yourself: Use your superpowers

Have you ever reacted in a way that didn’t feel like your true self—only to regret it later? Or found yourself stuck in a pattern, knowing deep down you could…