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Mahashivratri: overcoming spiritual darkness through devotion

Mahashivratri: overcoming spiritual darkness through devotion

“Maha Shivratri is the best time for one to take refuge in Shiva (the divine consciousness) which brings peace and solace to all layers of consciousness.” — Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Mahashivratri is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Hindus all over the world. It honors Lord Shiva, who

untangling life's problems with heavenly help

untangling life's problems with heavenly help

A young man once wrote to his father about a personal problem: “Once again, just yesterday, I have put this whole matter in the Lord’s hands, and asked Him to guide me about it all. I often think of how I’d get my fishing line all tangled up.

trusting the master weaver’s voice

trusting the master weaver’s voice

Imagine a workshop humming not with the clang of machines but with the soft melody of chanted instructions. This is not a scene from a fantasy novel, but the reality of carpet weaving in some parts of India. Here, the act of creation transcends mere craftsmanship, becoming a rhythmic dance

Hanuman Chalisa: the complete text with english translation

Hanuman Chalisa: the complete text with english translation

“Every time I experience negativity in the world, and in myself, every time I encounter jealousy, rage, and frustration manifesting as violation and violence, I hear, or read, the Hanuman Chalisa… As verse follows verse, my frightened, crumpled mind begins to expand with knowledge and insight, and my faith in

unleashing the impossible through unwavering faith

unleashing the impossible through unwavering faith

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 Nestled within the pages of the Bible lies a verse with the power to ignite hope and shatter limitations: "With God all things are possible" (Matthew 19:

infusing divinity: the spiritual significance of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony

infusing divinity: the spiritual significance of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony

Pran Pratishtha, meaning "establishment of the life force," is a sacred ritual in the heart of Hindu and Jain traditions that breathes the divine spirit into a murti (temple idol), transforming a sculpted form into a living conduit to the divine. It is a meticulous tapestry woven with

Ram’s journey: a spiritual manual for turbulent times

Ram’s journey: a spiritual manual for turbulent times

As life's tempestuous waves threaten to overwhelm us, finding a beacon of equanimity can be our greatest solace. In the vast ocean of Hindu epics, the luminous figure of Ram, the protagonist of the Ramayana, emerges as a guiding star, demonstrating how to remain anchored in spiritual awareness

you must detach yourself from your desires

you must detach yourself from your desires

“The moment you relinquish your attachment to the result, combining one-pointed intention with detachment at the same time, you will have that which you desire.” ― Deepak Chopra, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success The Law of Detachment is rooted in the idea that attachment to specific outcomes can lead to

discovering your true self: a journey through inner peace and connection

discovering your true self: a journey through inner peace and connection

15 inspiring intentions for a vibrant year

15 inspiring intentions for a vibrant year

Here are 15 well-crafted intentions you can use to inspire and motivate yourself for a remarkable year: For my mind: 1. To cultivate curiosity, not certainty. I'll embrace the unknown, ask questions even when answers seem elusive, and let wonder be my compass. 2. To be a learner,