Yearly Archives: 2020

Suppose we have an ability, but don’t have any forum for expressing it. Becoming discouraged, we stay silent. In general, we are often discouraged and [...]

Suppose an aggressor attacks a person and brutally destroys their eyes. We would consider that aggressor atrocious.  Shockingly, we all are attacked by a terrible [...]

To be shortsighted is bad: Suppose a person develops symptoms indicative of infection by a pandemic. If they neglect those symptoms, they may unwittingly infect [...]

Suppose we live in a locality where thieves ambush people walking through the streets. We need to know how to protect ourselves from those thieves. [...]

Our emotions shape us significantly. What enlivens us, what enrages us, what enchants us — all this reveals who we are. What triggers attraction in [...]

By exploring our inner world and learning about ourselves, we can better tap our abilities and increase our contributions. This is far more beneficial than [...]

In today’s digitally-connected world, our devices inform us instantaneously of news from all over the world. Additionally, we are socially expected to be aware of [...]

Most people turn toward God when they face problems. The Bhagavad-gita (07.16) appreciates as virtuous those who seek God as their problem-solver. Simultaneously, it (07.19) [...]

We often live in denial of death. Of course, if asked directly, we will admit, “I will die one day.” But that admission rings with [...]

If we leave our house empty while we go elsewhere, some squatters may occupy it. When we return, they refuse to go or even let [...]

[three_fourth_last]When we strive to meditate, we are urged to practice it, that is, do it repeatedly to get better at it. However, the word ‘practice’ [...]

Different people approach meditation for different purposes. Some people feel drained by the world's constant demands and turn toward meditation, hoping to shut things out [...]

We sometimes succumb to unhealthy behaviors such as overeating, excessive net surfing or even much more injurious indulgences. After such indulgences, we may rationalize, saying [...]

We often find ourselves under constant pressure to do things: make calls, answer emails, finish chores.  How can we relieve ourselves of that pressure? One [...]

Bhakti is a spring: Just as an object kept on a coil is sprung by the energy of that coil, we too are sprung by [...]

Intelligence and intellect are sometimes considered synonyms. However, they differ significantly. Before going into their specific meanings, let’s consider the underlying concepts.  We all have [...]

We, as a society, live largely in denial of death. Those who contemplate death are often deemed life-denying and hope-sapping pessimists.  In marked contrast, the [...]

We all start more things than we complete. When something becomes too demanding or boring or unproductive, or when it seems to require more self-mastery [...]

We are often constrained and sometimes crippled by our fears. Consequently, we may think of fear as something undesirable.  While some fears can certainly be [...]