Deep thoughts to ponder
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This verse is from the ‘Pandava Gita’, a collection of poems to god in the form of Krishna. It is often also chanted to the guru, as god and guru are essentially the same. In the Indian tradition the first and maybe most important guru is your mother – …
We are familiar with the phrase one should be the change one wishes to see in the world. In reality, that is the only change there is, as what you see is actually you. Change is always and constant, the question or practice is to understand patterns, t …
When you think about a yoga practice space, the perfect practice space, what comes to mind? What are non-negotiable items for you? Does the floor need to be flat and firm? Do you need walls, windows, natural light or an altar? There is an interesting v …
On my altar lies a simple acorn, it is small and can fit in my hand. It reminds me daily of the saying “ Great oaks from little acorns grow ”. Within that acorn lies the potential to start a whole forest of oak trees, all it needs is to be planted in t …
If we consciously want, we can make significant changes in our lives and transform the world into a better, sustainable place. The results of these efforts may be visible right away, after some time or don’t show up at all: for this reason, not seeing …
“Imagine you live in a dimension where you have total control. Nothing happens without your permission, and everything you want to happen, happens. For a while, you’d probably enjoy innumerable pleasures and luxuries. Then, after not so very long, you’ …
When we hear the word strength, we ordinarily first think of physical strength. Strength also conveys some level of stability (Sthira) in being able to withstand varying degrees of pressure, including mental and emotional. Whereas physical strength is …
The mind is good at being divisive and looks for differences whereas the heart enjoys and finds comfort in common ground and unity. Of course there are countless things that are the same for everybody but one that is often taken for granted is that eve …
These words I am writing bubble up the surface in conclusion of a meditation retreat and as a product of a few days of silence. Two main ideas circle around me. First, what an arduous job it is to restrain the senses and concentrate one’s mind, how dif …
The individual sees life through the lens of the colored mind. Based on that, one establishes dogmas not just for oneself, but usually also for the rest of the people. Often we share these beliefs, which can include political, scientific, religious, ec …
Karma: (noun) Action. Effect. Consequence. In its most basic form karma is the universal moral law of cause and effect – every action has a consequence. Reference to this is found in many different faiths: Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Christia …
As we bid farewell to 2020, we have gained the opportunity to see with clear eyes, the superficial and fragile construct of our systems and how the tiniest atom can shift the trajectory of the world. We have experienced one of the most transformative e …
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