🕊️ Trust me—in today’s world, you don’t need a guru to practice Sri Vidya. In fact, that’s the very purpose of my life: to share a Sri Vidya path that’s open to anyone—with or without a guru. That’s why I push myself to post videos on YouTube. This is the path of self-initiation, where …
By Divine Grace, I present an Aarti I penned for SD Revive. It is a devotional and philosophical hymn honoring a few deities of Hinduism. It connects them to Om, also called Omkar or Pranava, implying that all deities are personifications of the Source. This is unity in diversity: the One or Eka manifests …
Most of us love to dream. If you are much more organized, you may even have a clear vision for life — a dream or goal you hope will materialize someday. Still, when it comes to execution, most of us prefer to remain trapped in our comfort zone. We know we are not satisfied, but we …
Sanatana Dharma, or Hinduism, is a spiritual path that centers on compassion, non-attachment, and freedom from Samsara — the cycle of birth and death. The core principle here is to transcend worldly pettiness to build a life of inner peace and wisdom. For this, the sages of yore created a lifestyle defined by some …
The Mahabharata is not merely a saga of grand battles. It is also the incredible story of individuals who lived in such a manner that they transformed the world. Almost all the protagonists have legendary personalities in this epic, but two women — Draupadi and Kunti — stand as symbols of grace and sacrifice. …
On the verge of leaving for college, my son asserts independence in ways I never imagined. For one, he no longer lets me pack his lunch — he’s pretty skilled at doing it himself, putting together delicious recipes on his own. My husband, too, remains buried in his job except for our Saturday night …
Before exploring Karma, we must understand how Hinduism views the mind. This is because the concept of Karma is deeply connected to it. The Layers of the Mind In Hindu philosophy, the mind has four layers, which determine who you are as a person. Finally, Atman. This is not a layer of your mind but …
In today’s achievement-driven world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of measuring success solely by how much money we earn. Much like Abhimanyu was taught warfare, many are taught that wealth, status, and amassing material things are the markers of life even before they are born. While I advocate for everyone — especially …
Many people think spirituality means following rituals, chanting, avoiding certain foods, or refraining from physical intimacy. But true spirituality is much more than this. Before we discuss how to bring spirituality into family life, let’s first understand: What is spirituality? What is spirituality? Spirituality means connecting to your spirit or soul to find inner …
