Tag: religion
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When We Serve Others | The Guru Tests His Langar
Do you see yourself in a role where you are serving someone? You may be caring for parents, children, patients, or a community in need. Serving others often gives our lives meaning. It can strengthen us from within. And yet, service is not always easy. At times, it tests our patience. It tests our strength.…
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Standing Your Ground, Holding on to Faith | Bhagat Prahlad
Have you ever found yourself in a conflict with someone much more powerful than you — stronger in position, influence, intellect, or physical power? Have you felt the pressure to give in because of strong opposition? And when you chose not to give in — what gave you the strength to stand? We revisit the…
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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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When Someone Causes Us Pain | Angulimala and the Buddha
Have you heard the story of Angulimala?Most likely yes. But have you heard what happened after he met the Buddha?Most likely not. We often dwell on the flaws of others—the pain they cause, the wrongs they do. But when they change, when they transform, we rarely speak of it. Another question that arises from the…
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Real or Fake: Compass for the Spiritual Path
On the path of goodness—whether spirituality or social service—we often encounter a troubling question: Who is real, and who is fake? Faith and morality have been misused so often that many people now doubt the entire field. Religious leaders are distrusted. Sacred texts are questioned. Even genuine seekers and teachers are viewed with suspicion. Do…
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Bouquets and Brickbats – Par for the Course
Most of us grew up hearing reasons to do the right thing: It helps you. It helps others. That’s what a good human being does. We learn this best when our efforts are appreciated by people we look up to. But here’s what we rarely discuss: doing the right thing isn’t always met with applause.…
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Where Does the Buddha Live?
We try many ways to find peace. We pray, visit places of worship, follow rituals, and read books.But sometimes, even after all that, the fear or pain doesn’t go away. What should we do then? A young boy once asked Thich Nhat Hanh a question— one that may hold a gentle answer for our own…
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