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Mahashivratri — meaning and spiritual significance

Mahashivratri — meaning and spiritual significance

“The entire universe, animate and inanimate, comes from me. Everything is seen through me. Everything comes to rest in me. I am no different from it and nothing in this world is different from me.” — The Shiva Samhita Mahashivratri, which means “The Great Night of Shiva,” is one of the

a short recovery prayer

a short recovery prayer

In this fast-paced, technology and consumerism-driven world, the unfortunate truth is that we’ve all become addicts in some shape or form. That’s why it’s crucial that we practice intentionality and become conscious of our everyday actions. Making prayer a part of our daily routine can be an

all prayers are potent and acceptable

all prayers are potent and acceptable

Prayers come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it be asking for blessings for ourselves or our near and dear ones, expressing gratitude for help, gifts and good things received, asking for guidance, or seeking forgiveness for any misdeeds, most religions and spiritual traditions provide formal prayers, guidelines, and even

connecting with the divine every day

connecting with the divine every day

“Prayer is a good thing to wrap around us every day. Whenever we get in a jam, get confused, need help, or don’t know what to do next, taking a minute to talk to God and asking for guidance is a good call.” — Melody Beattie We’re all aware

understanding the mystery of unanswered prayers

understanding the mystery of unanswered prayers

There’s a beautiful old story of how one person of faith dreamed she saw three other women in prayer. When they knelt the Lord drew near to them. As He approached the first of the three women, He bent over her with tenderness and grace. He smiled with radiant

let go of the pursuit of miracles

let go of the pursuit of miracles

Miracles are like butterflies. When you keep pursuing them and running around to fetch them, you’d never get them in your grasp. However, when you get still and align your thoughts, words, and actions with God’s laws, miracles will come find you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fun Fact! All swans in

trusting the almighty when your heartstrings get struck

trusting the almighty when your heartstrings get struck

Think of God as a harpist. He loves you dearly, more than any harpist loves his harp. But when He finds you giving out harsh, discordant sounds, He knows it’s time to tune you. He doesn’t want to hurt His dear child, but He still plucks your heartstrings

hanuman chalisa: a brief introduction to the most popular indian hymn

hanuman chalisa: a brief introduction to the most popular indian hymn

TheHanumanChalisais, without doubt, the most popular Hindu devotional hymn ( stotra) not only in the land of India but around the world. It’s also one of the most powerful prayers and meditations of humanity. It is widely believed that chanting theChalisainvokesHanuman’sdivine interventionamidstgrave problems and challenges. The HanumanChalisawas authored in

five things you must do every single morning

five things you must do every single morning

> “Success in life is founded upon attention to the small things rather than to the large things.” – Booker T. Washington Our lives are nothing but a long series of single days one after another. The sun rises, we begin our day, the sun sets, we end our day, the

the two life-changing words

the two life-changing words

There are two words that can change your day, and in the broader scheme, change your life, when you say them over and over again: Thank you. You can improve any day instantly by saying and feeling “Thank you” multiple times in a row. So, today be grateful no matter