Rulers do not allow their mind to deprive them of what they want to do. That is why they rule. Note: In other words, do not let your mind keep you away from all that you want to accomplish. [Ramayan: Book 2 (Book of Ayodhya, Chapter 52, Verse 25]
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Ramayan Quotes: {2.21.13}
Even mentors need to be disciplined, if they become arrogant, if they do not know good and evil actions, and if they take to wrong path." [Ramayan Book 2 (Book of Ayodhya), Chapter 21, Verse 13]
Ramayan Quotes: {2.21.57}
That action is best which combines all three elements of dharma (duty, righteousness), arth (Wealth) and kama (pleasure, respect). If an action does not support all these three elements, choose to act with righteousness. For those who act to seek wealth alone are hated in this world. And those who act to fulfill their desires … Continue reading Ramayan Quotes: {2.21.57}
What is OM?
Even though it is commonplace to use and chant the symbol OM in yoga and meditation studios scattered all over the world, the word OM itself refers to something much more sublime. It refers to the almighty, the infinite, the imperishable, the indefinable, the indestructible, the all pervading, the supreme soul, the universal consciousness, the … Continue reading What is OM?
May 19 – My Rite of Passage
My father was cremated on the day of my wedding anniversary Is this a coincidence or is the universe trying to convey this wisdom to me. Happiness presents itself to man, wearing the crown of sorrow on its head. He who welcomes it must also welcome sorrow. ~Swami Vivekananda May 19 A bittersweet day. A … Continue reading May 19 – My Rite of Passage
The Universe is Whispering, Are you Listening
We go through our day to day life with an aggregate plan in our mind of things we need to accomplish. We become so focused on our daily tasks that we often do not pay attention to the little signals and whispers that are trying to convey a message to us. Instead, we note big … Continue reading The Universe is Whispering, Are you Listening
Story of My Mother – From Her Point of View
A TRIBUTE on her 3rd Death Anniversary Feb 15, 2016 My name is Sushila. Sushila in Hindi (my mother tongue) means good-tempered and with a good disposition. I was born on August 2, 1936, in the city of Bannu in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) of Pakistan. At that time it was part of … Continue reading Story of My Mother – From Her Point of View
A Purposeful life
Why is it beneficial to have a purpose in life? Our purpose in life does not have to be as grand as saving the world, making a new invention or winning a Nobel prize. It can be as simple and small as handling a certain situation in an appropriate way. The most important benefit of … Continue reading A Purposeful life
Be Happy
Why is it that we blame others for our unhappiness? Maybe we believe that happiness is something that happens to us and not something that we have control over. Maybe we believe that happiness is only a feeling and not a choice or action. Maybe it takes too much effort to take charge of our … Continue reading Be Happy
Beautiful & Healthy Waist
Why is it that a thin waist is more than a thing of beauty? I remember reading the book "Gone with the Wind" during my college days and how the 18-year-old main character Scarlett O'Hara had an 18" waist. A slim waist has always been considered a thing of beauty. At that age and even … Continue reading Beautiful & Healthy Waist
A Mothers Chronicle 