Bhagavad Gita – A Class all by Itself
The Bhagavad Gita is a piece of art of strange beauty and it stands apart from everything else, in a class all by itself. It is liquid poetry expounding solid philosophy. In the luc ...
A guide to meditation
What is Meditation? Everyday we help ourselves with some rest and sleep so that our body can regain its vigour. Similarly, the mind requires moments of repose from its relentless activities. When we ...
Meditation through Nirvana Shatkam
Meditation is one of the most fundamental aspects of any spiritual journey. Although it has become a popular word in the modern parlance, the real relevance of meditation and the proper ways of practi ...
The Master Diagnostician Resuscitated Me!
CONSULTATION SESSION 2I saw ARJUNA in me.Every time I decide to act/perform my duty and plan the course of action (resembles Arjuna’s decision to place the chariot in the midst of the battlefield), th ...
The Master Diagnostician
I have always been fascinated by stories. Stories… the beautiful world they take us into, their myriad characters, emotions, brilliant minds, the unpredictable situations, thriller plots and how beaut ...
Yoga and the Upanishadic Tradition
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.
The Life and Journey of Sri Adi Shankaracharya
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 A ...
The Legend and Beyond: Reading the Timeless Tradition of the Ramayana
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.
वे(वि)लियनाडु-क्षेत्र-माहात्म्यम्
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 ...
A Caterpillar’s Journey
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 ...