Tag: indianspiritualtraditions
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From Having to Being
What is something you feel concerned or preoccupied about these days?A work goal, finances, health, relationships? How do you imagine you will feel once you achieve it?And then what will you do? As we sit with these questions, here is an account of a conversation with one of the most powerful kings in history —…
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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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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 do better? These moments reveal a disconnect between our actions and our true nature. The good news? You have the power to change that. Looking…
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The Innocence of the Bhakta
One of the famous saints from the bhakti tradition was Bhagat Dhanna ji from Dhuan Kala village, near Tonk district in Rajasthan. He was a simple man born in a farming family. One day, while heading to his fields, he observed a priest performing his daily rituals with what appeared to him as ordinary stones.…