Its the materialistic time. Most people are after money, power, fame or after some other gain. In Hinduism we call the current age as ‘kali yuga’. According to hindus, Kali yuga is the time when moral values will decline and people will give more importance to making money than to live an ethical life. This is the period […]
How to listen to your intuition or inner voice of soul
One thing which is common between all of us is that we all have a soul and we all get guidance from it in the form of intuition or inner voice. However the differentiating factor is that many people ignore the inner voice of soul and some people pay more attention to it. Listening to […]
How to be total in spirituality and in spiritual journey
Totality is the key to success in any field. Whether you are living in the materialistic world or a spiritual sadhak, you need to be total in your work to achieve success. In spiritual world whenever you are total, you are one from within as well as you are in the present moment. Being total […]
5 things you should be scared of instead of death
it is said that the root of all our fears is the fear of death. no one wants to die as death is a complete mystery to us. we don’t know what will happen to us after death. moreover, death strip us from all our possessions and the identity which we value so much in […]
10 Qualities of a Meditator | What makes a good mediator
have you ever wondered what qualities it takes to succeed in meditation? basically everyone can go into meditation irrespective of their age, sex, religion, caste, color or social status. but for some people meditation comes more easily than others. it is true for other religious path also. for some people devotional path comes spontaneously. some people excel […]
How to watch thoughts in meditation | Learn to watch thoughts
if you can watch your thoughts without getting identified with them then half of your problems won’t be there. many problems in life are just created by mind and its thoughts. one of the basic principle in watching thoughts is your non-involvement with them. most people get involve with the thinking process because they assume […]
How to remove haunted energy from home
living with haunted energy is like living a nightmare. you don’t know when things will go wrong and why they are happening only with you. before trying to remove the haunted energy, you need to find out the cause of it. what is attracting haunted energy in your home. you can check this post – 15 […]
Spiritual movies of india | Top 10 religious movies of india
when we talk about spiritual movies of india then sorry to say that movie industry has not focused much on producing spiritual cinema. so in this collection, i have selected movies from regional cinema also specially the marathi movies. v. shantaram is one director who has made many good movies which has social message and also […]
Diwali Message| 5 Teachings to learn from Diwali Festival
diwali or deepavali is the festival of lights. deepavali means “a row of lights”. it is one of the most important hindu festival and is celebrated all over india. diwali is celebrated to mark the arrival of lord rama (incarnation of lord vishnu) and ma sita (incarnation of goddess lakshmi) back to their home town after an exile […]
What is shiva linga and its meaning | Shiva Lingam meaning
if someone tells you that shivalinga represents phallus of shiva then don’t listen to that argument. shiva linga is the union of shiva (consciousness) and shakti (energy). now consciousness and shakti can meet when your kundalini rises to your agya chakra or 6th center. so shivalinga represent that heightened state of consciousness of a yogi who […]
Teachings from Bhagavad Gita | Wisdom from Bhagavad Gita
bhagavad geeta is one of the most important religious book of hindus. although thousands of religious books and commentaries are there in hinduism. but none surpass the reverence which is given to bhagavad geeta. its because lord krishna has spoken on many paths like bhakti yoga (path of devotion), karma yoga (path of performing your duties […]
Why celibacy is important in spirituality | Brahmacharya
celibacy is one of the most important aspect of spiritual sadhana. almost all religious guru have given emphasis on practicing celibacy or brahmacharya. it is one of the five yamas (right living) in yoga. when you practice celibacy then your energy accumulates and is channelized for spiritual progress. your energy starts rising upwards towards the higher chakras. your […]
Why worship small girls in navratri | Kanya pooja in navratri
navratri is one of the most popular indian festival. it is celebrated almost all over india with different forms. it is also popular in nepal, bangladesh and parts of pakistan. devotees of mother goddess (durga or kali or vaishno devi) worship small girls during asthami (8th) or navami (9th day) of navratri festival. in kanya pooja, […]
Teachings from Dussehra | 7 Things to learn from Dussehra Festival
dussehra or vijayadashami is one of the most popular indian festival. dussehra signifies the victory of good over evil, truth over false and dharma over adharma. the dussehra festival inspire us to follow the path of dharma (righteousness) and truth. it reminds us that in the end truth always wins. this year dussehra is falling on 22nd […]
8 Lessons to learn from fake gurus and bogus spiritual teachers
while on the spiritual path you will often come across fake gurus. fake gurus mushroom every where at all places and at all times. some of them might be very sweet people, some must have attained to some degree of inner centering. but that does not absolve them of their lie. because they are not enlightened but are […]
How to stop overthinking | 16 Tips on how to stop overthinking
overthinking is natural in modern lifestyle where you use mind more than your heart and body. one of the best decision you can take to stop overthinking is to bring a change in your lifestyle. take a break for few days and spend time alone in nature. retrospect and find out what is really important for you. […]
Farmers suicide issue | 10 Things you can do to help farmers in distress
its for many years that farmers in many indian states are doing suicide. but many of us have come to know about it recently. thats the power of social media which covers what main stream media does not think is important for their TRP. one of the very good marathi movie made on farmers plight […]
Why you don’t remember your previous lives (past births)
nature or god is always kind to us. like a super mother, nature does everything to protect us. forgetting our previous lives is one such protection mechanism of nature. its good that we don’t remember our past lives. otherwise life would not have been easier for most people. anyways life is difficult at times for most of […]
7 Mistakes which advanced meditators make in spiritual search
the journey is short but it takes long to reach to the divine. as there are many pitfalls on the path. even advanced meditators and sadhaks make mistakes. the higher you go in flight there are more chances of falling down. one has to be very careful in spiritual search. make sure you never feed your […]
8 Spiritual things you can do before going to sleep
people who are on spiritual path never take their sleep lightly. because the quality of your sleep matters. if you have a deep restful sleep then only you will have enough energy for next day. if you have not slept properly then next day you will be half asleep and low in energy. the quality […]
10 Essential teachings of Gautam Buddha
gautam buddha was not the first buddha (awakened soul) who has walked on earth. there were many buddhas who have walked before him and there are many buddhas who attained after him. but the message of every buddha is same – find your buddhahood. do not copy or imitate any buddha. instead be a light unto […]
10 occasions when you miss practicing meditation in a day
many meditators have this excuse that they don’t get time for meditation. in this fast paced life where everything is available at the click of mouse. we are still hard pressed for time. getting time for essential activities of life is becoming difficult. is it really because we are short of time or because doing meditation […]
No act of kindness goes waste | Why you should be kind to all
no act of kindness ever goes waste. no matter how small or big is the act. it always makes a difference in two lives. firstly to the person who gives help and secondly to the person who receive help. think about it. when you refuse to be kind to someone. don’t you think you are […]
How to know a fake guru | 10 Signs to know a fake guru
its not easy to spot a fake guru because we trust the master blindly. the mind tries to justify every action of guru saying that there is some purpose behind it. may be the guru is testing you or trying to remove your bad karmas. moreover most fake guru behave very nicely in public. its only in […]
How to become genius in your field
we all admire genius people and deep down we all like to be genius in something. everybody has the seed to become a genius but most people live such a scattered life that they dissipate their energies in pursuing too many things. the flower of genius blossoms once in a while among us. because it […]
Aloneness – being alone is good for inner growth and well being
one of the most difficult thing in life is to be alone. we all look for companion in life. no one wants to be left alone or ignored in this world. friends make us feel that we are accepted and needed. we need friends and family to enjoy small things of life and to face […]
Spiritual trip to india | How to prepare spiritually for the trip
west has always look towards east for spiritual wisdom. be it japan, egypt, tibet, china or india, east is filled with ancient spiritual places and many people have got enlightened here. if you want to go deep in spirituality then consider visiting india. for thousands of years people have explored all possible ways of getting enlightened. […]
What is materialism in spiritual world | Who is a real spiritual person
what is materialism – when you get attached to material things and start hankering for them, then you are living a materialistic life. what is spiritual life – when you live life in a detached way then you live a spiritual life. live in the world but don’t get attached to it. a spiritual person is […]
How law of karma works | Concept of law of karma explained
the concept of law of karma is very intrinsic to sanatan dharma (hinduism). the working of law of karma is very complex and very difficult to understand for a common men. i don’t think i know how law of karma works exactly. i am just sharing my little understanding on it. in simplest words law […]
Why doing namaste is better than handshake or shaking hands
in bharat (india) the old custom of greeting people is to fold both the hands and saying namaste or namaskar. which actually means the soul or god residing in me is greeting/bowing to the godliness inside you. so basically namaste represents reverentially bowing to the god residing in the other person or to greet the […]
Important beliefs of hindus | Hindu way of living and belief system
its difficult to generalize about hinduism. at the most you can say that hinduism is a way of living in harmony with nature and growing inwardly over lifetimes. before writing about key beliefs of hindus, i want to share the essence or the criteria. anything which leads you closer to god or bring peace in […]
Why you should visit temples regularly | Visiting charged temples
its a good practice to visit temples regularly because in kaliyug the whole focus of society is towards enjoying life. making money and having a good time is the trend nowadays. money is important to sustain the living, food is important to nourish the body, similarly spiritual current in life is important to nourish the soul. […]
What is meditation | Real Meditation is a state of no-mind or no thoughts
meditation is a state of no-mind or a state when thoughts have ceased to exist and you are also totally conscious or alert. mind is thoughts and meditation is no-thought. so meditation is a journey from mind to no-mind state. you have to go beyond your mind. as long as you are entertaining the mind […]
Significance of Lord Ganesha Trunk Direction – left or right
Lord Ganesha is one of the most popular Hindu gods. He is worshiped almost all over India and his blessings are taken before starting any auspicious work. Lord Ganesha is also known for removing obstacles from life. Ganesha also bestows material prosperity and wisdom on his devotees. Many devotees keep Lord Ganesha statue at home for […]
Meditation tips for beginners | 51 Tips for beginners in meditation
advanced meditators can meditate any where and at any time. for them anything can be a meditation practice. e.g. they can eat food mindfully or they can using listening as meditation and so on. but for beginners in meditation, they need support to deepen their meditation practice and then only they can bring meditation in their […]
How to perform lakshmi pooja on diwali | Lakshmi pooja vidhi
diwali or deepavali is the one of the most popular hindu festival. deepavali means row of lights. diwali is celebrated to mark the arrival of lord rama (incarnation of lord vishnu) and ma sita (incarnation of goddess lakshmi) back to their home town after an exile period of 14 years. diwali is also the time […]
How to use Shavasana for Meditation and Spirituality
Shavasana is one of the most important yet taken for granted yoga asana. Many people consider Shavasana the most easiest yoga asana because they think you don’t have to do anything in this asana except lying down. No wonder many people often fell asleep while practicing Shavasana. Shavasana is not just about relaxing down your […]
The commercialization of Valentine’s Day and the real love needed
The origin of Valentine Day has a very inspiring and touching story. According to the story, St. Valentine was a roman priest. At that time, the emperor was against the marriage of young people. He believed that young unmarried people fight well in a war in comparison to married people. He was also right in his thinking […]
How to be total in life | Totality in daily activities of life
Totality is the key which can open the lock of success in any area. It works in spiritual dimension as well as in the materialistic world. If you are total and passionate about your work then it just multiplies your chances of success. One of the most important and revered books of Hindus is Ramayana […]