Narendra Modi gifts books on Vivekananda, copy of Bhagawad Gita to Shinzo AbeAhead of the visit, the two Prime Ministers took to Twitter two days back to reach out to each other and the respective countries.
30 Aug, 2014, 08.02 PM IST
Set free by truthIt is common observation that certain persons havean intuitive instinct to take right decisions at the right time.
19 Sep, 2011, 07.03 AM IST
Accomplishment does follow true wishIt is a well accepted fact that accomplishment would follow when true wish power founded on deep-felt dreams is routed through an abiding p...
01 Aug, 2011, 07.26 AM IST
- The only true law
In essence, it is fear, not merely of the unknown, but more so of what we are not even sure of, which binds us to a vegetating and stagnati...
04 Jul, 2011, 06.45 AM IST
Deal with criticismEvolved, determined and persisting persons are not felled or unnerved by criticism or even by aspersions cast on them or by ridicule.
23 May, 2011, 07.11 AM IST
Firmness of mindFirmness of mind and persistence, which too go to generate these virtues, however,need not, by themselves, yield positive results in all si...
16 May, 2011, 06.56 AM IST
Resilient capacitiesIn fact, resilience is an extension of equanimity, balance and poise, conceived of not only by Kipling earlier in the poem and by Gita, but...
09 May, 2011, 04.23 AM IST
Practical benefitsAn insight into some of the great writings, including particular scriptures, would convince that these have been evolved to guide humanity ...
02 May, 2011, 05.12 AM IST
Virtue of EquipoiseThe virtue of equanimity or equipoise is a practical modern management recipe, which can act as a true 'killer instinct'.
25 Apr, 2011, 05.11 AM IST
Two Helpful IndicatorsJust as a recovering patient continually checks particular readings which indicate the extent of progress in his health, the spiritual seek...
18 Apr, 2011, 10.00 AM IST
Measuring ProgressHaving comprehended what actually constitutes true spiritual progress, as applicable to all seekers in general and to himself in particular...
11 Apr, 2011, 07.31 AM IST
Ensconced in 'Being'Ensconced and established in ‘being’ implies transition from doing mere ‘activities’ to being engrossed in ‘action’ and from noisy theorisi...
21 Mar, 2011, 08.39 AM IST
Clarity and credibilityAcquiring clarity within, the evolved seeker realises where his priorities and 'truest interests' lie. Like a river knowing where it is hea...
21 Feb, 2011, 02.05 AM IST
Manifestations of atmasuddhiThe concepts concerning atmasuddhi, besides exercises in contemplation and meditation or taking time to be with oneself — these are not, in...
30 Nov, 2009, 04.05 AM IST
First things first, for right resultsThe stanza in the Bible (Mathew: 6,31) is strikingly similar to one in Bhagawad Gita (2,48). Both exhort the aspirant to first establish hi...
27 Apr, 2009, 02.26 AM IST
Having the cake and eating it too!What is obvious even to the casual observer is that neither limitations of money nor surfeit of it can bring fulfilment by themselves.
13 Apr, 2009, 04.16 AM IST
Be patient and also be industriousEven the most powerful exhortations contained in ancient and modern literature may not be able to prevent cynicism creeping into the mind o...
26 Jan, 2009, 02.38 AM IST