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[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 [...]

Our mind is like an inner screen. On it appear sensory stimuli from the outer world as well as recollections arising from past impressions in [...]

We live in an uncertain world where perplexities and adversities can befall us at any moment. Naturally, we seek certainty, sometimes by turning to God [...]

When we disagree with someone, we often seek to prove not just that we are right, but also that they are wrong.  Actually however, their [...]

Yoga has become immensely popular in today's world. Millions practice yoga as a tool for making the body fitter, slimmer, healthier. They equate yoga with [...]

Suppose someone has had an accident while taking a sharp turn on a hilly road. Though they survive that accident, they get scarred — not [...]

“If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well.” This saying is helpful if it inspires us to be wholehearted in doing whatever [...]

Suppose a friend takes us to a movie theater and then gets us so engrossed in watching the movie that we become oblivious to everything [...]