Yoga is an ancient science which aims at the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of humanity. The Upanishadic tradition is rich with the philosophy of Yoga. In fact, there are some Upanishads which wholly focus upon this ancient science. These texts are capable of enriching our perceptions on Yoga. Let us have a look at some of the most important Upanishadic ideas on Yoga.
Sri Adi Shankaracharya is a prodigy and an exceptional Master. He is a saint, philosopher, poet, commentator, rejuvenator and social reformer. Adi Shankara was born at Melpazhur Mana, now renamed as Adi Sankara Nilayam by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda ...
Ramayana is an integral part of Indian literary and cultural tradition. It is a legend and an age defying classic which revolves around the story of Rama. The Ramayana is a part of the collective memory of the nation. What about the spiritual vision in Ramayana? What makes Ramayana a live tradition in India? Let’s have a look at it.
Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) is not rooted in dogmas or beliefs of a single preacher, unlike the relatively newer Semitic religions. Instead, Hinduism is a system founded on the deeply contemplated realizations of a multitude of seers over generations. Our ...
The Greatness of Ve(i)liyanadu-kṣetra Introduction: A couple of verses in the śloka-vṛtta introduce this composition – क्षेत्रे विलियनाड्वाख्ये केरलेषु व्यवस्थिते। जातश्श्रीशङ्कराचार्यः निजमातृगृहे सुखम्॥ इति जानपदीं श्रद्धां समादृत्य चिरन्तनीम्। तद्गेह ...
There is a Franciscan Friars shrine near our house, where I enjoy either walking on its trails, or sitting in its beautiful shaded spots. One shaded spot is next to a lotus pond. A couple of weeks ago, I first saw the pond on a sunny day in July. I had co ...
मयि सर्वाणि कर्माणि संन्यस्याध्यात्मचेतसा। निराशीर्निर्ममो भूत्वा युध्यस्व विगतज्वरः ॥“Offering all actions to Me, with mind focussed on the Self, do your duty without ownership and desire for results.” I work in a Bank. I attend to the customers, collect ...
Om Śrī Paramātmane Namaḥ. Om Śrī Gaṇeśāya Namaḥ. Om Śrī Saraswatyai Namaḥ. Om Śrī Gurubhyo Namaḥ. Arjuna was one of the greatest warriors of all times - formidable, fearless and capable of scorching his enemies to ashes! Such a great warrior stood in the ...
On rainy days in the summer, centipedes and other small worms creep through the filters of the water outlet in the bathroom, on the ground floor of the house where I live. Normally I scoop them up with a broom and throw them back into the garden. One even ...
