Spiritual significance of the Ramayana …
In Ayodhya, ( yudhdha means conflict, Ayodhya means where there is no conflict ) to the king Dasharatha ( = one who has conquered all the ten indriyaas ) was born the Supreme Lord, Sri…
Mahasivaratri: An Overview of Siva’s Great Night
Mahasivaratri is the most important festival dedicated to Lord Siva. This holy day, which takes place on March 9 this year, is observed by millions of Hindus all over the world. It is one of…
Ek Tha Maratha Tiger
The Maratha Tiger, ‘Balasaheb Thackeray’ passed away.
The 6th Element – The Karma of Forwarding Emails
Arjun: Hey Vasudev, how can I do the most heinous and unpardonable act of forwarding email that I receive, to my friends, relatives and revered elders? Krishna: Paarth, at this moment, none of them is…
Virtues / Values / Qualities
Peaceful Listening
To be a peaceful listener: 1. Be peaceful within, calming the mind in order to listen deeply. 2. Listen with your heart by keeping an open posture (stance), a receptive (open) and calm expression, and…
Practical Application Of Spiritual Intelligence At Home Or At The Workplace (Office)
Spiritual intelligence is something everyone has but few learn to develop. While our academic education was focused around rational intelligence, some of us may have recently come across and perhaps been trained in emotional intelligence.…
Thought Management
One of the simplest definitions of meditation is ‘the correct use of the mind’. The initial aim of meditation is not to prevent thoughts from arising, but to become aware of our mind, gain mastery…
Hypothesis: Is Vedanta Really Practical? By Acharya Vivek
As an Acharya of Chinmaya Mission, people and Centers often approach me to speak on ‘Practical Vedanta’, ‘Spirituality in Day to Day Life’, Gita in Daily Living’, etc. And every time I receive such a…
The Distinction (Difference) Between Love And Attachment
Attachment is a mental state. It is a relationship we have with someone in our own minds. When we become attached to someone we use their image to fill our mind. We find our thoughts…