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It is often said that nothing affects a glazed pot. Water falls upon it, and the drops simply slide down; the pot does not absorb them. In the same way, when an idea settles deeply inside a person, no argument can move it anymore. That insistence then becomes a matter of personal prestige. Whether the argument is right or wrong no longer matters—what matters is remaining firm on one’s position. The person continues to justify himself endlessly, not in search of truth, but in

Standing on the bank of a river at the foot of the mountains, I notice something unusual today. The river is calm, clear, and serene. I had stood here a few days ago as well, but then the water was muddy and restless. When I asked someone why, they said, “It rained heavily on the hills. That is why the river is swollen and dirty.” This made me wonder. A river flows so humbly, so gracefully—why does it become muddy and violent? Why does it overflow its banks? Today, as if in d

Whatever a person possesses, that alone he can give nothing beyond it. The cloud has water, so it gives rain. The sun has heat, so it gives warmth and light. To expect anything else from them is meaningless. But today, it feels as though the whole world has become a collection of specialists. Each gives only one thing—and nothing more. The cloud will give only rain. The sun will give only heat and light. It is as if the entire meal being served is only salt. Salt does enhance

You sit still, breathe deep, and try to clear your mind. But what if meditation could be more than just sitting quietly? What if it could be a dance, a walk, or even a gentle movement? Active meditation techniques invite you to move, breathe, and be present all at once. They break the mold of traditional meditation and open a new door to calm and clarity. Imagine your mind as a restless river. Stillness is not always the answer. Sometimes, the river needs to flow freely to fi

You wake up. The world rushes in. Your mind races with a thousand thoughts. How often do you pause and simply breathe? How often do you let yourself be present? This is where mindfulness meditation practices step in. They are not just exercises; they are invitations. Invitations to slow down, to feel, to live fully. Imagine your mind as a wild river. It flows fast, sometimes turbulent. Mindfulness meditation is the gentle hand that guides the current, helping it find calm and

The sun is shining brightly, the sky is clear, and the weather has noticeably improved. The newspapers had already announced this improvement yesterday, and indeed, nature has adjusted itself accordingly. Nature corrects itself without seeking anyone’s advice or demanding intervention; nor does it demand change in others. Humans, however, are different. They desire change in everyone else, yet resist change in themselves. They wish for transformation across the world, but ref

I stand on a ledge and watch the crowd below. One man pushes another; somewhere else, a hand stops someone in their path. Yet no urgency arises, no true obstacle is felt. The people drift along, careless, like kites that might fall anywhere. They have become like a mound of sand—shapeless, easily moved, without weight or direction. And I wonder—is this what life has become? To move without aim, to flow without purpose? Obstacles are felt only by those who have a goal. Without

Death is the very impetus to live life fully. Yet why do people fear it so deeply? In truth, it is not death itself that terrifies, but the sense of losing everything. Awareness of death, however, illuminates life. To grasp this is to eliminate the unnecessary, to focus on what truly matters. Bharata once instructed a man to circumambulate the city, holding a bowl filled with oil, warning him, “If even a single drop falls, you will be put to death.” The man completed his jour

Someone said to me, “The soul is everything,” and then spoke at length about the soul. It sounded beautiful. The words were polished, familiar, impressive. Yet the reality felt different. These were borrowed words—read, memorized, absorbed from scriptures. There was nothing spontaneous in them, nothing born of direct awareness, nothing gained through one’s own seeing. It is astonishing how much we have filled our intellect with what comes from others, for others. And in this

I sit in a small room, completely empty, yet one slender line of light penetrates through a tiny hole in the wall. It enters with humility, like a thief, quietly illuminating the space. And in this single line, I perceive the difference between the inside and the outside. But why is there this difference? Why is there less light within and so much more beyond? Are these walls meant for protection, or are they built to block the light? Are they the walls of samskaras , prevent

Listen to me first— the noise is too much, the crying overwhelms. I hear nothing at all. Tell me where I must go to hear your distress. Where does peace live? Tell me. You too—choose my path. Listen to me first. Where happiness is sold, you can always find it. Where misery is stolen, tell me the name of that city. Your world has been destroyed; now, if you wish, hang your head. Listen to me first. Whose pride lies buried here, among these shattered heads? Fireworks of Diwali

A quiet dialogue is taking place on the bank of a river. There is a speaker, yet there is no audience. And this dialogue is not meant to be heard by others. It is intimate; it is inward – there is a certain sweetness in it, like a child hiding in a corner and softly telling a story meant only for one person. No one else can truly understand it. Either the child understands, or the omnipresent—and that is enough. This dialogue carries a gentle rhythm, almost like music. That m

Music is a gentle river flowing through your mind. It carries away the noise, the clutter, the stress. When you sit down to meditate, music can be your guide, your companion, your silent friend. Have you ever noticed how a soft melody can calm your racing thoughts? How a simple rhythm can anchor you to the present moment? This is the power of music in meditation. How Meditation and Music Benefits Your Mind and Body Music and meditation together create a powerful synergy. They

Builder Levy’s photo of marchers in Memphis in 1968. Credit High Museum of Art Non-violence is fundamentally admitted as non-harm. Harm can be inflicted by one being on others or on one self through act, words or thought. In our everyday life we essentially attribute physical harm with violence. From domestic to terrorists’ violence. In one of the Freud-Einstein correspondence, it was asked, why war? Is there anything in human reality which tempts them to undertake war. Freud

Sleep is a gentle river that carries you away from the noise of the day. But what if that river feels blocked? What if your mind races like a wild horse, refusing to slow down? I know this feeling well. That’s why I turn to meditation. It’s a simple, powerful tool that calms the mind and invites deep rest. Today, I want to share with you some free sleep meditation options that can help you find peace and drift into restful sleep. Why Choose Free Sleep Meditation Options? You

Breathing is something you do every moment without thinking. But what if you could breathe with intention? What if each breath could clear your mind, calm your nerves, and open your heart? That is the magic of breathing exercises for clarity. They are simple yet powerful tools that help you find peace in a noisy world. When you breathe deeply and mindfully, you invite calmness to settle inside you like a gentle wave. Breathing Exercises for Clarity: Why They Matter Have you e

Meditation is like a gentle river flowing through your mind. It calms the restless waves and brings clarity. You might wonder, "How do I...

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You breathe every moment. Yet, how often do you truly feel your breath? The simple act of breathing can be a gateway to calm, peace, and...