Silence is God’s first language; everything else is a poor translation. In order to hear that language, we must learn to be still and to rest in God. — Thomas Keating Communication is an art, yet silence is the basis of spirituality. When you are in silence you can connect to the universe. Yet it is […]
The Lotus Sutra is one of the oldest sutras known. It is a part of the Buddhist practice and very popular in Asian countries and in Buddhism it is a part of the religious practice too. As it is primarily an Asian concept, the translated version can be found in many Asian languages. The primary […]
Meditation a commonly used term is also one of the most misunderstood. The meaning that we attach to the word is influenced not only by our individual perceptions but also by our religious preferences and beliefs. In this article we attempt to understand what is the art and science of meditation, before we try to […]
Hindu culture has always a matter of interest for people all over the world. Especially when it comes to Hindu weddings, the rituals and the festivities that are observed make them all the more a matter of intrigue. Through this article let us look at the first and the most important step in a Hindu Wedding. The first step […]
It is quite common to hear the phrase ‘Spiritual but not Religious’. What exactly does the phrase mean? Does the phrase suggest that spirituality and religion are separate? Is it a cultural statement or does it means a situation where I choose the beliefs and prepare a concoction for myself? Let us look at it […]
Lord Krishna was one of the avatars of Lord Vishnu. In His human form, He was a very charming person and had a good personality. The women would love him and wanted to spend a lot of time with him. He would play the flute and the women would surround him and dance. Sometime he […]
People normally fight in the name of religion but on the contrary all religions share the same message of peace, love, hope and friendliness. Share this message as far as you can if you are a true follower of your own religion and faith Let us learn some basics of the true religion Let us […]
This is a line you must have heard quite often. “Empty your cup!” it does not have much meaning if you look at it from the way it is said and written. When you look deeper into the line “Empty your cup!” you will see what it means. I will tell you a story here. […]
Today’s life is full of stress and tension and there needs to be techniques which are followed in order to ensure that your mind is relaxed. Find out more about mind relaxation techniques in this article and also learn how to cope with stress. It can really improve your inter personal skills and make you […]
There is a very close connection between “Spiritual and Emotional Health” that is what we will try to discuss in this article. We have already studied in a previous post related to being Spiritual but not religious that spirituality is all about internal situation and nothing related to the dogmas we normally associated with religion. […]