How to tame the mind

Aum yenakarmanyapaso manishino yajyekrinawanti vidathey shudheerah. Yadapurvam yakshamantah prajanaam tanmey manah shivasankalpamastu. (O Lord! The erudite and the seers control their minds effectively, engage in yagyas and perform good…

Serving the supreme self

The vasanas or the knots of desire maintain the illusion of the world. With practice of samadhi—absorption of mind—all the knots loosen and the vasanas disappear. The illusion too is gone. The Vivekachoodamani of Sri Adi Sankaracharya says…

The way to a bright future

Life becomes complete when humankind and Nature move in harmony, hand in hand. When melody and rhythm complement each other, music becomes beautiful and pleasing to the ear. Likewise, when people live in accordance with the laws of nature,…

Politics over a futuristic Budget

On February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented a futuristic budget focussing on reviving growth during the challenging times of COVID-19. The priority of the Narendra Modi government is long-term sustainable growth through…