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Suma Varughese has been working with Life Positive since its inception in April 1996. Beginning as bureau chief (Mumbai) she took over as editor-in-chief of Life positive in December 2005.A veteran journalist with more than 25 years of experience in magazine journalism, Suma was editor of the popular lifestyle magazine Society, for six years. Her movement into spirituality arose out of a deep experience in 1991, which enabled her to understand that true happiness arises only when one transcends the ego and focuses on the larger good. Ever since, she has been in pursuit of this absolute form of happiness. Along the way she left mainstream journalism and devoted herself to spiritual journalism. Her articles arise out of a deep personal search for self-transformation and therefore evoke a response from the reader. Suma also contributes columns to Verve, New Woman and DNA newspaper. |
Articles by Suma VarugheseA blueprint for the New Age
Global Shift in the World Mind - From Global Breakdown to Global Breakthrough; Author: Ervin Laszlo; Published by: Jaico; Pages: 184; Rs. More.... Hypnosis is the human conditionHypnotizing Maria - The Secret of a Meaningful Life; Author: Richard Bach; Published by: Jaico; Pages: 174; Rs. More.... Neti neti (not this, not this)Doing Nothing; Author: Steven Harrison;Published by: Wisdom Tree; Pages:132; Rs.: More.... Aquarious revisitedAt Nimbin in Australia, a hippie past is transformed as India meets aborigine culture Australia More.... Guru GranthThe superstar of the 60's muses about his spiritual More.... Vinod Khanna —The Silent HeroAn Indian actor's tryst with More.... Mother DivineBy the Indian actor, Govinda, as told to Suma More.... I Insist on HappinessBy Manisha Koirala, filmstar, as told to Suma More.... Let life and love rid you of entropyWhen we care enough either for ourselves or others or life itself, then we crest the balance between the death impulse (thanatos) and the life impulse (eros) More.... Return to natureThere is only one disease-accumulation of toxic waste in the body. And there is only one cure-helping the body to remove the toxins. This is the radical approach of naturopathy which banks on fasting, diet control, Everyday spiritualityMake everyday life your spiritual practice. When the milk boils over, when the bathroom flush doesn’t work, when your colleague steals your idea and the lady standing next to you in the train is stepping on your toe, rejoice and give thanks! Your More.... Moving from head to heartBecause it is ego-driven, head thinking can often be delusory. Heart thinking is focused on reality and therefore unlikely to go too More.... Undergoing psychic surgeryWorld's most renowned psychic surgeon Reverend Alex Orbito defied many a belief about the human form in front of hundreds as he moved his hands over the bodies of people to withdraw material as if he was yanking stuff out of a purse. A first person More.... Mastering the art of livingN.K.Somani, CMD, Shree Vindhya Paper Mills More.... A business centred around GodHrishikesh Mafatlal, Vice Chairman & CEO, Arvind Mafatlal More.... Putting money in its placeIs money the purpose behind the choices you make and the values you live by? If so, beware! Money is a good servant but a poor master. Money should be the consequence of how you live your life and not the cause of More.... Positive. Period.Positive thinking is not a new concept, but in recent decades it has been increasingly gaining currency among the global populace. There is almost a consensus on the value of consciously cultivating positive More.... The fusion GuruHis robust message is one the MTV generation would love. "Enjoy," he says. "If your wife nags you, simply enjoy! If your boss fires you, enjoy!" Meet Swami Sukhabodhananda, who teaches Vedanta in an experiential workshop More.... Healing with love and fresh OzoneDr Rathna Alwa brings to India the controversial ozone therapy, which has even been used in treating AIDS and cancer, as well as other systems from the cutting edge of medical science and stirs a hornets' More.... Calling Dr NatureThrough a skill, if rigorous, application of diet, yoga and physiotherapy, India's Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences,INYS, in Bangalore, also called Jindal's farm, coaxes the body to More.... InterviewsLession in livingTrue laughter is true prayer, teaches Sri Sri Ravishankar—the guru whose Art of Living courses gives lessons in living, which concentrate on breathwork and More.... God writer backIt might not be in the league of the Ten Commandments or the Bhagvad Gita, but Neale Donald Walsch's Conversations with God, where he claims direct communication with God has inspired millions worldwide with its message of love,hope and universal More.... Nature knows bestThe spontaneous applause that greeted the bright eyed wispy haired little Japanese man dressed in a white kimono-like formal wear as he entered the unpretentious office of the Bombay Union of Journalists (BUJ), in India, was eloquent testimony of More.... Elusive Guru of HimgiriAfter attending a seminar on the concept of guru at Lonavla's Himgiri Spiritual Research & Training Centre, the writer comes to know about the elusive resident guru, but a face-to-face with him brings a More.... On loving myselfThe search for self-esteem is dovetailing into the search for More.... Cutting to the chaseThe Buddha’s Sword, Author: Gautam Sachdeva, Published By: Yogi Impressions, Pages: 119, Rs. More.... Satyug is as sure as death"Satyug is as sure as death", says Dadi Prakash Mani, head of the Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya. The 60-year-old woman-dominated order headquartered at Mt Abu in Rajasthan, India, abjures rites, rituals and idol worship and More.... From Guru to GodOne of the fastest growing religious movements in India, the Swaminarayan Sampradaya tempers spectacular festivals with an unquestioning life of faith More.... The spirit of changeA new generation guru, Rishi Prabhakar teaches a course with an innovative mix and has started diverse programs to help usher in a better More.... Guru of the last resortFormer banker Ramesh S. Balsekar seems to be the new destination of serious spiritual seekers. In words reminiscent of J. Krishnamurti, he tells them that they are already More.... Experiencing surrenderSuffering disappears when you actively choose God’s will over your More.... Divine TruthGod within is the cornerstone of the philosophy of the 1997 winner of the Magsaysay Awards for community leadership, Pandurang Shastri Athavale. Drawing on jnana, bhakti and karma yoga, his Swadhyaya movement has become a formidable More.... The Rollercoaster ride to enlightenmentEleven years after he passed away, the rebel Osho's popularity continues to grow. But what is his enduring contribution and what will be the fate of his legacy, with the Pune Commune trying to transcend him and some prominent followers breaking More.... Mother divineA spiritual guru with a mass following in India and abroad, Mata Nirmala Devi's USP is her ability to give mass kundalini awakenings, even granted over cyber space, through Sahaja More.... I AM A BRIDGE BETWEEN THE EAST AND THE WESTInternationally known writer, Vedantin, teacher and practitioner of ayurveda and Jyotish or astrology, David Frawley is one of the More.... HINDUISM, YES; HINDUTVA, NOThe heart of the spiritual approach as opposed to the Hindutva one is that it gives no credence to reactivity, and that one has control over only one's own More.... Into the heart of loveLittle is known of Christian mysticism. Yet there has always been a coterie of adepts whose abundant enthusiasm for the God experience not only yielded profound mystical More.... When Africa Meets IndiaWanam, Africa & India, A Spiritual Dialogue, Swami Veda Bharati, Published By: Ahymsin Publishers, Price: 128 pages More.... Living in a love-filled worldEverything and everyone loves me and i love everything and More.... The Power Of Letting GoForgiveness helps us emerge whole from our wounded past, and return to the business of our lives with renewed energy, wisdom and peace. it is the bottleneck through which we must pass to reclaim our happiness and More.... Piety at PottaAt the Divine Retreat Center near Potta, in the southern Indian coastal state of Kerala, devotees from all walks of life throng to witness the miracle of body, mind and soul More.... No end to explorationA profile of Deepak Chopra—successful doctor, ayurveda apostle, best-selling author, TV host, New Age More.... Pilgrim of the little wayIs it possible to see a reflection of the master in his followers, I asked myself, as I sat in the meeting room at the Sadhu Vaswani Mission in Pune, India, waiting to meet its present spiritual head, Dada Jashan Pahlajrai Vaswani. With me sat More.... Indian Christianity : In search of the Christ withinChristianity in India is progressively partaking of Indian beliefs and customs, even meditation systems. The trend has been given a More.... Where Christianity meets VedantaHer Indian roots help Suma Varughese realize that the ultimate step towards integration lies in Vedanta—the
philosophy that we are all part of the Divine, the Brahman, the Creator More.... Labor of loveFinding work tailor-made to your dreams is no longer just a fantasy. Here's how you can find the kind of work that is the expression of you deepest longings, interests and talents, and also your chosen vehicle taking you towards your personal More.... Working out rightInstead of surviving at the cost of others, it is time we looked back at our holistic roots and embraced a livelihood that harmed none and helped a More.... New self, new lifeIt is the only evolutionary step that comes with a lifetime guarantee: Total More.... Live and let liveDifferences create gaps, but we need to reap love, not hatred, out of diversity. And to do so, we need to relearn the long forgotten value of More.... THE SUCCESSFUL LIFEThe secret of a successful life is to live each moment to the fullest—draining your cup to the lees—moving a step ahead each time towards spiritual More.... YOUR ESTEEMED SELFHow much do you think you are worth? No, don't check out your bank balance. Look within and assess your self-esteem. For the true measure of your More.... LOVE IN THE TIME OF ALIENATIONThere's a way out of the conflicting interests that seem to mar modern relationships. And the answer lies in looking More.... Pains of powerAs control dramas go, this one had few equals: a 10-month-old moderately stable coalition government in India was toppled overnight due to a single individual's hunger for supremacy. What Congress chief Sitaram Kesri did to the Gowda government is More.... A TIME FOR CATHARSISIn Meera Kotak and Anand Tendolkar's two-day workshop 'Journey Within Success', participants are encouraged to face their worst fears and release them. They emerge cleansed of their mental blocks and ready to take on life. A first person More.... WON'T YOU JOIN THE DANCE?As the velocity of change whips up, can we create for ourselves an attitude so receptive to change, so attuned to it that change becomes not just painless but positively joyful, brimming with possibilities for ourselves and others? Here's how to More.... ONCE UPON A HAPPY FAMILYFamilies were once taken for granted. Not any more. Family bonding is important and now calls for a conscious effort to make it More.... CAN YOU CHANGE YOUR LIFE SCRIPT?Life is a creation. But are we merely playing the role already created for us, or can we create our own pages in any chapter of More.... WANTING VS. INTENTIONWanting, though necessary, stems from a dissatisfaction with the present and may be counter-productive. But intent comes from an acceptance of what is and a calm determination whose power goes beyond More.... Back to basicsForsaking the pursuit of material pleasure, many people the world over are discovering joy and happiness in living simply with the satisfaction that they are not harming the environment. Simple living, of course, has a precedent in Indian More.... NEW AGE GOES MAINSTREAMWhen newspapers carry columns on spirituality , celebrities consult personal gurus, mainline hospitals offer alternative therapies, corporate houses host personal growth workshops, meditative music tapes sell in thousands, it's clear that the New More.... SEVEN STEPS TO HAPPINESSThe quest for happiness has taken mankind on many strange journeys. Many have arrived at destinations never imagined or sought. We lose our way frequently and end up with regrets and sorrow. Is there a sure way to find More.... FOR GOODNESS` SAKEThere is more to one's inner urge towards goodness than mere conformity with social and ethical More.... A SEVA-BASED ECONOMYSubstitute the profit motive with the service motive in the economy. This means we still do what we want to do, but we do it to serve society and not make More.... The Dharma of KarmaSynthesis through self-awareness and spirituality is the new mantra at some of the management schools in More.... Clear Your Energy SystemThe Only Way Out is Within ,Written By: Rohini Singh, Published By: Hay House, Pages: 258 pages, Price: Rs 195 More.... CELLULAR HEALINGCan grave illnesses and emotional traumas vanish by going within and coming in touch with our cellular memories? In her remarkable book, The Journey, Brandon Bays says yes, and shows More.... Mistaken identityWe are whole, perfect and complete beings, through whom emotions swarm. We are not our More.... Mistaken identityWe are whole, perfect and complete beings, through whom emotions swarm. we are not our More.... One World or NoneMeet Garry Davis, an extraordinary humanist and founder of the world government for world citizens who gave up his american citizenship to fight for the formation of a world without borders or barriers More.... THE SACRED PSYCHEPsychotherapy and spirituality are converging, each being enriched by the More.... THE NEW YOU FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUMThe New Age is here. Can the New You be far behind? Here's how to package your body, mind and spirit for the More.... BRAVE NEW AGECharacterized by unabashed optimism, breaking the barriers of race and religion, New Age movement has entrenched itself on Indian More.... MR. INTEGRATED MEDICINEDr. Issac Mathai is setting up perhaps the world's first multi-system hospital in More.... FAST FOOD OF A DIFFERENT KINDUndertake to fast for purification, to propitiate the gods, to unleash inner power, for a socio-religious event. Or for the simple joy of partaking of special fasting foods. Sample fasting food recipes listed More.... FROM CANCER WITH LOVEIt's hard to feel positive about an agent of death, but what can you do when it opens up your pathway to the Spirit, guides you to recovery step by step and heaps you with blessings? Just thank it, says Devika Bhojwani, of her tryst with the Big More.... From China with chiA plant here, a wind chime there, can work wonders with your life, claim feng shui More.... Essence of SpiritualityBach Flower Remedies restore your psychological and spiritual harmony and thus heal the More.... Points of HealingAcupuncture and acupressure are two non-drug therapies which are making their presence felt in the complementary
medicine scene. And More.... When a mother turns mysticMy Guru in Disguise , Written By : Priya Mookerjee, Published By: Wisdom Tree, Pages: 209, Rs: More.... The Path of ActionAll we can control is effort, not the More.... Towards universal wellnessA three-day conference on wellness for women at Chennai recently highlighted the importance of a holistic approach to health, and showcased a number of therapists and motivational trainers from the east and More.... A taste for health Ayurveda practitioner Pankaj Naram's meteoric rise culminates in a multifunctional health center in Mumbai, India, which combines the best of ayurvedic treatments with a soothing More.... Siesta, fiesta and cureAyurveda tradition acquires a new meaning in Balaji Tambe's Atmasantulana Village near Lonavala—a place to rejuvenate body, mind and More.... A CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH THE NON-SELFPromoted by S.N. Goenka, vipassana
meditation is getting increasingly popular among people from all
strata of society. Based on the Buddha's teaching but eschewing any
More.... BEYOND REACTIONSuma Varughese describes how a vipassana course changed her perception of More.... God Is Indeed LoveI had no idea that the truism that God is love would be
proven to me by looking at the body More.... The New EconomyNow that communism is dead and capitalism is on its last legs, is there a third way that can give us a humane and just More.... A World Of Peace Joy And HarmonyIn an interview with Dada Vaswani, we explore the rationale for the new world order and examine what lies ahead for us and More.... The Era Of EverymanThe bricks and mortar of the new world are going to be built by More.... Finally Some Practice
Pursue Happiness And Get Enlightened, Author: Ramesh S. Balsekar, Published By:Zen Publications,Pages: 147 More.... Chronicle Of An Extraordinary Life
The life of Sri Ramakrishna is well-known. Quite apart from his disciple M's detailed chronicles of his last days, there is Romain Roland's well-known biography, redolent with insight and enthusiasm. More.... The Moment Is AllCan we take pleasure in the fleeting joys of life without resisting their passing More.... Lead Kindly TruthThe path of truth is wrenchingly hard, and often sends you freewheeling out of the clutches of conventional society into the great unknown. but only in its company will you find courage, strength, joy, and the ultimate More.... Nothing is ever lostNo matter what aspect of yourself you think you have lost, take comfort in the truth that it is only temporarily obscured under negative conditioning and will show up if you work on More.... When Intelligence AwakensWhat is the type of intelligence that flowers as we come closer to More.... Wake UpThe most discussed date in spiritual history is just round the corner: 2012. What lies ahead and what should we More.... The Art Of ExperiencingExperiencing your thoughts and feelings frees you of them and restores your More.... A Call To GreatnessThe terror attacks in Mumbai have left the country shaken, coming as they have on the heels of a series of attacks across the country. How can spirituality help us to accept and transcend the perils of our More.... Role Modelling GodWhy can’t we behave like god More.... Karma And Grace
The events that befall us are determined by karma but their timing and the circumstances we are placed in, are determined by More.... Thy will be doneSurrender is the last step in the seeking game. When the seeker reaches this hallowed spot, he can put down the burden of self and hand it over to God. His job is done. The rest is God’s.
More.... The year of living experientiallyEat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert, Published By: Bloomsbury, Pages: 334, Rs. More.... On Life And DeathThough it is futile to fight against death, one must fight for More.... Granny PowerAn interview with dadi janki, the newly appointed administrative head of the giant brahma kumaris world spiritual More.... Human ExperimentsLife on planet earth has been one long exercise in human experimentation as we struggled to find happiness and harmony as a race More.... Attuning To The Higher Self
An experiential account of the breakthru programme run by acharya samadarshini of the oneness univercity which teaches us how to move into the auspicious zone of the higher More.... Wise Women on the RiseMaking way for the divine feminine was a path-breaking summit held recently in india under the auspices of the global peace initiative of women, which highlighted the pivotal role of women in creating a peaceful, harmonious and sustainable More.... The Shreya CultureOur present culture revolves around comfort and convenience when the purpose of life is inner More.... Beyond TimeWhen you stop fretting about time, you actually get more More.... ExtrapolateThrough The Art Of Extrapolation One Discovers Universal Laws And More.... Whole Perfect and CompleteWhat do these terms mean and how can one get More.... From Pin Stripes to JholasFace-to-face with titoo ahluwalia, ex-ceo of a leading market research company, marg, and presently engaged in ‘wholesome’ activities such as activism and More.... Trying and BeingTrying guarantees that we fail in our goal! and yet, the game of seeking is riddled with the paradox of trying. what to More.... A Modern MysticMaster charles cannon is an internationally recognised spiritual teacher best known for bringing technology into the meditative More.... The Spiritual and The MundaneYour present circumstances are tailormade for your growth. there is no need to dive into the More.... The Higher WayWe’ve suffered the scarcity of the socialist years and surfeited on the excesses of the consumerist age. perhaps it is time to draw a balance, and arrive at the ethical and intelligent approach of thrift, which can save the environment, safeguard More.... A Universal Mascot Of CompassionThe Open Road, The Global Journey of the 14th Dalai Lama, Author Name: Pico Iyer, Published By: Penguin/Viking, Pages: 252, Rs More.... Blessing the worldAwakening into Oneness, Author: Arjuna Ardagh, Published By: Indus Source Books, Pages: 210 pages, Rs More.... Setting PrioritiesThough not easy, the ability to live by priorities can help you determine your More.... The Sun not the ShadowWhen you look at what you want, and not at what you don’t want, the landscape changes More.... On The Road to FreedomEntry into spirituality gives us all the answers to life’s puzzles. and once we know the answers, we climb to a more and more overarching trajectory that changes our lives More.... The Final ActHow can we prepare for the last and most difficult stretch of human life – old age? how can we ensure that we remain mentally and physically fit, brimming over with
energy, enthusiasm and More.... Attract the Life of Your DreamsWant to be a millionaire? to achieve greatness? to cure that incurable illness? to attract a soulmate? what if we were to tell you that everything is possible? all you have to do is to think it into happening. here are the rules to rev More.... Music of the NightDepression is quite often a response to our present conflict between material pressures and spiritual aspirations. used wisely, it can be a springboard to spiritual awakening and More.... Thank you GodA new way to pray is paying rich More.... The Underdogs ViewBeing an underdog is a valuable opportunity to learn acceptance, patience and many More.... Zen and the Game of CricketCricket’s just a game; not the index for national self-esteem. lighten up, will More.... Yes Okay All RightAcceptance is a resounding yes to life that dissolves all resistances and negativities. In its still witnessing presence, transformation happens. sinners becomes sages, illnesses recede, problems More.... Teaching in TandemMeet swami Akhil Saraswati and ma Anand Divya, disciples of Osho, enlightened mystics and teachers of More.... Present ImperfectFor those of us who are convinced that the consumerist culture is an aberration, there is a sense of exquisite torture about living in these More.... Forever and EverOnly character and relationships follow us beyond the grave. Why not invest in More.... UP and RunningHaving emerged from tamas, India is in a fever of rajasic activity – achieving, creating, and consuming. However, to achieve its destiny as world guru, India will need to move from rajas to the bliss and joy of sattva More.... Convergence ManAs an indian doctor based in the us, deepak chopra is perfectly suited to the task of integrating allopathy and ayurveda, east and west, science and spirituality. in the process, he’s reconciled polarities, created a multi-million dollar empire More.... All Song and DanceAn enterprising group in pune has set up a centre for arts-based therapies such as music, theatre, dance and More.... Redefine HealthThe whys and wherefores of this special More.... Finishing TouchesWe need to ongoingly come to terms with the past and bring it to closure, in order to freely move into the present. what rituals can we practise to help us in this crucial More.... A Long Way Ahead to FlyWorld-renowned author, Richard Bach, in a tete-a-tete with Life More.... Enlightened RelationshipsNone of us are free because we are all pulled and pushed by the relationships in our lives. they determine our moods, motives and actions. how then are we to be free of these factors and sail into relationships that are loving and More.... Huna High on HawaiiA first-hand experience of a one-day workshop on huna, an ancient hawaiian system for health and More.... Your Money your LifeHow does one reconcile spirituality with money in the kaliyug? there is no single right answer, discovers life positive. it all depends on where you are More.... The making of a guruIs every realised person obliged to teach? having experienced the suffering of human life, an enlightened soul cannot but share his knowledge with others out of compassion and unconditional More.... Tamas Rajas and SatvaThe movement from tamas to rajas and satva is from doing nothing to doing to More.... A Man with a MissionMeet Swami Satchidananda, who is committed to wresting economic, social and spiritual freedom for this country and thereby achieve Mahatma Gandhi's purna More.... The Perfect Justice of KarmaKarma, the supreme teacher, is the key to the mystery of life. Only knowledge of karma can unravel the purpose
of life and how to live it. The Spirit of SurrenderMoving into surrender empties the mind of all its garbage and frees it from More.... Out of the ChakravhyuA failed relationship can be an enriching and positive experience if we follow certain More.... Give and you will GetSince all is one, the best way to ensure that we get what we want is to give it More.... You cannot Drop the EgoMumtaz Ali, otherwise known as m, is a greatly respected Vedanta teacher and spiritual mentor to thousands across the More.... The School for EnlightenmentThe Oneness University and oneoness movement, founded by Sri Bhagavan, whose mission is to help birth satyug, specialise in creating graduates in enlightenment, through deeksha, seva and More.... Forward not BackwardWe are meant to flow with life, to follow its inexorable twists and turns without asking More.... The Sacred DancerDance is a universally powerful form of self-expression that releases emotional and physical blocks, unleashes our creativity, and above all, enables us to mine a passage through the depths of the body to More.... Necessary DetoursDetours and sidesteps on the path are sometimes inevitable for we need to exhaust all our wants and desires before we can get to More.... Growing up with GodWhat is the world of those brought up by spiritual parents like? What advantages do they have from the rest of us? And what can we learn from them in bringing up our own More.... Recognising OtherWhen the ego recedes from our lives, we have space for the other to More.... Spirit Over MatterAs we evolve, the spirit will control the mind and body to determine our thoughts, words and More.... Your Stuff My StuffWhat are the rules behind harmonious and successful interaction that can help us build bridges, resolve differences, solder relationships and arrive at mutually acceptable solutions? How do we discover communication that More.... One Step at a TimeGoing through situations rather than attempting to bypass them unfolds the meaning of our More.... My Name is Legion or We are ManyOf all the selves that populate the inner world, which is the true More.... Life Coach to the Next GenThrough a combination of technique, satsang, seva and celebration, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has made spiritual champions of his largely youthful following. On the eve of its silver jubilee, we take stock of Art of Living's popularity and More.... The Road less traveledBy staying faithful to shreya [what is right and beneficial], instead of preya [what is pleasant], we win the sweetest fruits of life, from success to happiness to enlightenment More.... Outing the closet seekerWhen a person moves into spirituality he leaves behind the safe and sanctioned spaces of religion and society, upturns existing equations with family and friends, and unsettles his environment so much that he often withdraws into More.... Liberation through acceptanceonce we accept every aspect of ourselves no matter how dark or terrible, we will
surely More.... Reversing the thought currentThe vedantic meditation of self-inquiry is one of the definitive ways of discovering the true nature of the self. Here is a step-by-step replay of how it works and how you can practise it, paraphrased from the book vedantic meditation by More.... The Tsunami BlessingsA spiritual perspective on More.... The Alchemy of AcceptanceWhen we accept others we offer them a space of transformation; and when we practice acceptance, we vault into the zone of creative possibilities and soul More.... Growing in TandemArtists Vidya and Baiju Parthan live a life of conscious frugality, detachment and the cultivation of More.... The Gentleman GangsterGregory Roberts, author of Shantaram, was a poet and writer who became a criminal, fugitive and Mumbai gangster before he found redemption. Here he talks about his philosophy and the turning points in his More.... Cradled in FaithFaith is the sole sustaining power of those who walk the spiritual path. It is faith that gives them the courage and strength to take risks and follow hunches, the trust that they will be looked after, the power to do the impossible and the More.... Do the Difficult ThingWhy is life hard and not easy? Why must we take the hard More.... The Joy of FellowshipA real community is an inclusive, accepting space in which love and intimacy flourish and healing and growth happen. Such a community is a profound More.... The Highest GoodWhen we seek to heal the world of misery, it is imperative that we are free of it ourselves. We cannot fight negativity with negativity. For darkness cannot be countered with darkness; it can only be erased through More.... The Pursuit of PerfectionThe pursuit of perfection will lead us to excellence and release our highest More.... Lets PlayIf the universe is a manifestation of the lord's play, it follows that life is a game. So lighten up and dance your way through the lord's lila. Swirl and twirl through victories and defeats, joys and sorrows, life and death. All of it is but a More.... Adjust PleaseWhen we accept what-is, we learn to adapt, expand and More.... The Dark Night of the SoulTo qualify for unalloyed happiness and freedom, the aspirant must purify herself in the crucible of More.... Salutation to the Seeker"It is but few who hear about the Self. Fewer still dedicate their lives to its Realization. Wonderful is the one
Who speaks about the Self; rare are they Who make it the supreme goal of their lives. Blessed are they who, through an illumined More.... The End of SufferingWhat is enlightenment? What do we get from it? How does the quest begin and what are its primary processes? When and how do we get to our goal? Read on for answers to these and other questions about the highest adventure known to More.... The Land of IsHow can we go beyond the judgements and resistances, the doubts and fears, the anger and sorrow that afflict us to experience the state of More.... Fusion ManMeet Robert Svoboda, world authority on Ayurveda and author of the famous Aghora Trilogy. An American from Texas who has immersed himself passionately in Indian spirituality, he embodies the best of the west and More.... An Unmixed BlessingGood is good and bad is good. When you can ford this duality and accept both in the same manner, the grand design of life reveals itself. More.... "I am an Explorer of Consciousness"Deepak Chopra has moved from influencing personal change to influencing social change. Excerpts from an email interview with More.... Way to God 91-100The search for enlightenment is what drives us, consciously or unconsciously.
however, finding the right path is no easy matter for it has to suit our
inclination, interest and temperament. while we can’t promise you
a More.... Way to God 81-90The search for enlightenment is what drives us, consciously or unconsciously.
however, finding the right path is no easy matter for it has to suit our
inclination, interest and temperament. while we can’t promise you
a More.... Way to God 71-80The search for enlightenment is what drives us, consciously or unconsciously.
however, finding the right path is no easy matter for it has to suit our
inclination, interest and temperament. while we can’t promise you
a More.... Way to God 61-70The search for enlightenment is what drives us, consciously or unconsciously.
however, finding the right path is no easy matter for it has to suit our
inclination, interest and temperament. while we can’t promise you
a More.... Way to God 51-60The search for enlightenment is what drives us, consciously or unconsciously.
however, finding the right path is no easy matter for it has to suit our
inclination, interest and temperament. while we can’t promise you
a More.... Way to God 41-50The search for enlightenment is what drives us, consciously or unconsciously.
however, finding the right path is no easy matter for it has to suit our
inclination, interest and temperament. while we can’t promise you
a More.... Way to God 31-40The search for enlightenment is what drives us, consciously or unconsciously.
however, finding the right path is no easy matter for it has to suit our
inclination, interest and temperament. while we can’t promise you
a More.... Way to God 21-30The search for enlightenment is what drives us, consciously or unconsciously.
however, finding the right path is no easy matter for it has to suit our
inclination, interest and temperament. while we can’t promise you
a More.... Way to God 11-20The search for enlightenment is what drives us, consciously or unconsciously.
however, finding the right path is no easy matter for it has to suit our
inclination, interest and temperament. while we can’t promise you
a More.... Way to God 1-10 The search for enlightenment is what drives us, consciously or unconsciously.
however, finding the right path is no easy matter for it has to suit our
inclination, interest and temperament. while we can’t promise you
a More.... 100 paths to GODA behind-the-scenes information—why and wherefore of this special issue of life More.... The Good WordIn the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God… Worthy to be a spiritual guruAffirmations are powerful declarations that can transform your behaviour, attitude and nature. Affirmations help you to realize your highest More.... One of the issues I feel strongly about is the need to become a spiritual teacher only after attaining enlightenment. More.... Rediscovering ReikiWhat has happened to Reiki, at one point the hot favourite New Age activity? Has it disappeared, stagnated or is it merely reinventing itself? An More.... Spiritual HolidaysThis summer, give succour to your soul by taking off on a spiritual holiday. Here we offer you options that range from traditional and non-traditional ashrams to Zen meditation centres, yoga retreats, nature cure sanatoriums and More.... The Paradox of TryingAmong the many conflicts the beleaguered seeker must resolve is the gulf between what she is and what she wants to be. She wants to be in a state of equanimity, to love and care for the larger world, to give until it hurts, and to be More.... The truth shall set your freestrong>When secrets are tinged with shame and guilt, they turn toxic. Such secrets can hamper our growth and strangle our lives until we struggle free of their control. Here’s More.... The relevance of irrelevanceIrrelevant. Immaterial. Insignificant. Believe it or not, these words have had a central part to play in my spiritual growth. You could say that they are a very relevant, significant and material part of my More.... Life force overcomes entropyI’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately on the relationship between entropy and the life force. More.... Servant Leadership stooping to conquerVested with the authority of the world’s religious and spiritual texts, this paradoxical concept’s need in today’s turbulent times is now discussed by management gurus. Even practised by some business magnates, it is an Idea Whose Time More.... At the lotus feet of natureFor those who have the sensitivity to see the sublime, nature is an incomparable guru. an embodiment of the enlightened state, she silently waits for man to emulate her wisdom and serenity, her generosity and More.... Bhakti Consumed by DevotionThe path of bhakti yoga is the way of the heart. impelled by a powerful love for the lord, the bhakta discards all that is non-god in a single-minded pursuit of his goal. so compelling is this emotional momentum that bhakti yoga is More.... The Highest EthicLife calls upon us to adapt constantly to change-within ourselves, to others and the
circumstances of our lives. Our ability to do this determines our success, joy, and More.... Love YourselfOur primary relationship is with ourselves. When we love ourselves fully and unconditionally, we throw open the channels between ourselves and the universe to give and receive More.... From here to EnlightenmentDeepa Kodikal, a spiritual adept whose profound inner experiences were documented in her book Journey Within The Self, is back with a new book, Teachings Of The Inner Light. Echoing the latter's lofty insights on the nature of life and god, it More.... New Age trailblazersEven as the world is consumed by consumerism, some daring people are busy working
to forge tomorrow’s world by spiritualising the way they do work. Meet the Cultural Creatives of India, as they slowly and steadily transform the culture we More.... World GuruEver since Vedic seers proclaimed, Aham brahmasmi (I am Brahaman), India has oriented its entire existence around the goal of realising God within, devising various means to achieve it. It is this that will guide humanity’s future More.... Vision’s the thingThe man whose ambition is to become a CEO by the age of 30 is not a visionary. But the man who dreams of creating an office atmosphere where people are happy, fulfilled and able to realise their highest potential, is a More.... In ServiceWhat if we were to approach work, any work, from the point of view of service, rather than profit? What are the consequences of this approach? And how practical is it? The Binding ForceSo, for whose sake are you performing service? You are More.... Love is the ultimate nature of the universe, for God, they say, is love. Without love we sicken and die, physically, mentally and emotionally. How then can we harness the forces of love to nurture our lives? Come, More.... Travelling Light: The Therapy of Self-Transcendence“It is time for a charter of animal rights” —Dada VaswaniBody IntelligenceOur bodies are repositories of all we have undergone from the moment of birth. Yet in our intellect-oriented modern lives, we have neglected them, thereby losing out on body’s precious wisdom. Re-establishing this connection, so that we are in More.... Traveling Light: The Dark Night of the SoulThe dark night of the soul is a term popularised by the Christian mystic, St John of the Cross, a 16th century Carmelite monk. It has, over time, become the operative phrase to describe the anguish and suffering that besiege most seekers on their More.... Tis Blessed to GiveThere is a power in giving that can transform the giver and the receiver and convert hell into heaven. Here’s how you can receive the gift of More.... Complete the YearNow that we are almost at the end of 2003, it’s time to cross your Ts and dot your Is. In other words, complete the unfinished business and come up to date with your life so you can transit into the New Year footloose and fancy More.... Swami of Suryayog Out to change the world spiritually, socially and environmentally, Acharya Jowel is being recognised as Surya Swami for his Suryayog practice that is gaining a lot of followers in Mumbai More.... The Future is She“The world is undergoing a distinct genesis. With women coming into their own, sublime feminine values of selflessness, surrender, empathy, peace, love and harmony will mend a world dangerously out of whack”Strength and honor are her More.... Life's a ChuckleEat, drink and be merry, for laughter gives your body a workout, provides perspective to the mind, and gladdens your heart. It can even edge you towards enlightenment. It's time to get serious about fun More.... Attention! Attention!In his simple, serene way, Dada Gawand teaches to the world that watchful, attentive awareness alone can set the mind More.... Travelling Light Words of WisdomLifestyle changes for the monsoonAlternative health practitioners offer tips to stay on top of monsoon More.... Showers of WellnessAlternative health practitioners offer tips to stay on top of monsoon More.... |
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