My life has been far from perfect. I was not born with any genius special powers. Even in school, I was just the average Joe. However, I attribute my life’s success to two virtues: tenacity and hard work. The more challenges life threw at me, the more I converted them into success. And the more …
We all know that we must keep ourselves hydrated, but the big question is: How much water should we drink daily? The First Step Whether you aspire to material success or spiritual fulfillment, you will not succeed if your body refuses to cooperate. From pristine health to a disastrous physique, from a lazy panda …
Have you ever noticed that we live in an imaginary world? No, I’m not referring to the one where our creative juices flow freely. I’m talking about the not-so-desirable one. Imaginary World vs. Reality Assume you fantasize about a perfect job with an excellent package. Lo and behold! By the miracles of nature, you …
This is my humble ode to the gender-neutral Divine Energy. I refer to That as Her because I practice Sri Vidya, part of the Shakta tradition. The final state of this tradition is Advaita, which proposes that we see the divine in everything and everyone, including ourselves. That is the undertone of this ode. Her …
Many scholars translate Sannyasa as monkhood, which means living under the vows of poverty, celibacy, and obedience to some group or guru. However, this is inaccurate because the concept of sex as a sin or taboo was introduced into Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) through Christianity and Buddhism. Sanatana Dharma never tied Sannyasa to your sex life, …
Brahmacharya is a widely misunderstood term. Lately, many have tended to believe that it means celibacy. If you are one of those, please read this post, which aims to dispel a myth. A Tale of Krishna In the Mahabharata, Ashvatthama performed a heinous crime. Hoping to kill the fetus, he attacked the deceased Abhimanyu’s …
What does Sanatana Dharma or Hinduism think about being an organ donor? A lovely person I coach asked this question, to which I respond here. The Concept of Dharma Sanatana Dharma (SD) has no universally defined stance on anything. It is one of the most liberal faiths on this planet, governed by a single concept …
Stinginess is an essential topic in terms of personal finances and emotional well-being. Although stinginess and frugality may appear identical on the surface, their psychology is significantly different. Frugality indicates intelligent resource management, but stinginess is mainly motivated by fear, which can manifest in both financial and emotional spheres. Financial Stinginess Let’s start with …
Can I do Sadhana during menstruation? Can I do Pooja or Archana during menstruation? These are questions women often ask. Frankly, these queries pain my heart. My Recent Experience Earlier this year (2023), I attended a family ceremony, which included havans and rituals. The event’s host happened to know I was menstruating. Knowing how traditional families function, …
