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History, from a purely material perspective, can seem like a never-ending cycle of rise and fall, of conflict and resolution. But the Bhagavad Gita, a timeless spiritual text, offers a different lens through which to view the unfolding of events – as His-story, the divine play of Krishna, the ultimate reality. This perspective doesn’t deny […]

Photo by Parag Gaikwad Unsplash History often appears as an endless cycle of rise and fall, conflict and resolution. However, the Bhagavad Gita, an ancient spiritual text, offers a different perspective. It presents history as His-story, the divine play of Krishna, the ultimate reality. This viewpoint acknowledges the world’s challenges and suffering but invites us to

Ascending Beyond Gravity: Osho’s Path to Spiritual Weightlessness In the realm of spiritual exploration, the concept of weightlessness transcends the physical. It invites us to shed the heavy burdens of our thoughts, emotions, and attachments, revealing the lightness of our true nature. Osho, a renowned spiritual teacher and mystic, offers a unique and transformative perspective

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The Two Birds on the Same Tree: Finding Peace in Duality Image generated by DALL-E In the ancient Indian text, the Mundaka Upanishad, a beautiful and profound metaphor unfolds in the form of two birds perched on the same tree. One bird, immersed in the world, indulges in the fruits of the tree, savoring the sweet and

It’s Not What You Do, But How You Do It In the pursuit of spiritual growth, it’s easy to get caught up in the details of our practices — the number of mantras chanted, the minutes spent in meditation, the poses held in yoga. But as Sri Swami Satchidananda reminds us, the true secret to success lies not

The Power of Language in Yoga Teaching Many modern yoga teachers are not trained to grasp the subtle influences of asanas, sequences, and deep relaxation on the mind, emotions, and central nervous system. They often overlook the power of language to enhance and amplify the yoga experience. Without understanding the profound psychological and physiological effects of

AI image generated by DALL-E As a writer, I’ve often felt that my best work was more channeled than written. It’s as if the words flowed through me from a source beyond my conscious mind. This aligns with a profound teaching from the Bhagavad Gita: we are not the doers of our actions. This idea challenges

Life can throw us curveballs, and sometimes our meditation practice is the first thing to suffer. After battling cancer and enduring the grueling side effects of chemotherapy, I found myself in intensive care, severely malnourished, and unable to meditate. Years of dedicated practice seemed to have vanished. But here’s the thing: meditation is like a

The Path of the Steady Techno-Warrior AI image generated by author using DALL-E The ancient Indian epic Mahabharata includes the story of Arjuna, a legendary archer and a central hero of the story. Arjuna’s skills with the bow and arrow were legendary, but his mentor, the wise Drona, decided to test the limits of his concentration.