After reading the last blog ‘Who am I?’, we now look at ‘I – the Changeless Witness’. Answers to some questions have such far-reaching implications, they fundamentally change the way we live and, consequently, the world around us. With incisive analysis and methodical reasoning, Swami Swaroopananda pulls back the layers to reveal, in the simplest…
Category: Daily Practices
Who am I? The Senses? The Mind?
‘Who am I?’ is a question each seeker need to ask and contemplate upon. Answers to some such questions have such far-reaching implications, they fundamentally change the way we live and, consequently, the world around us. With incisive analysis and methodical reasoning, Swami Swaroopananda pulls back the layers to reveal, in the simplest terms possible,…
Communication: Triple Filter Test
‘Communication is power. Those who have mastered its effective use, can change their own experience of the world and the world’s experience of them. All behaviour and feelings find their original roots in some form of communication.’ – Tony Robbins. Famous American Author and coach. ‘The most important thing in communication is hearing what is…
Glory of Ramanama
Here is a message that was given by Swami Sivananda on the occasion of Ramanavami day, which talks of the glory of Ramanama (name of Lord Rama). Lord Rama was the prince of the Ikshvaku race. He was virtuous and of manly strength. He was the Lord of the mind and the senses. Brave and…
Analogies from the Bhagavad Gita
There is one song that has been popular for centuries and across the seven continents. You will wonder what I am talking about. It has fascinated the poets, the scientists, the philosophers, the statesmen and the saints. Yes, it is the song sung by the Lord, the Bhagavad Gita. “When doubts haunt me, when disappointments…
Sadhana for Inner Cleansing
To reach the pinnacle of peace, fulfilment, and tranquillity called Self-realization, we have to work on cleaning away from our real nature the accumulated conditionings that hide its pristine beauty. That process of cleansing is called spiritual practice or Sadhana. PROGRESS ON THE PATH The material world generally accepts quantitative evaluations as measures of prosperity…
Build Character…Build Nation
How do we develop such a personality, such a dynamic character? I want you to understand that it is important to develop such a character; it is more important than your studies, more enduring than your certificate, more valuable than your job. All these things will come automatically if you have character. In order to…
A Book Needs a Bookmark
Have bookmarks become outdated? These days, more and more people tend to do most of their reading on a screen. But as we all know, that is not good for anybody’s health. Believe us when we tell you that reading an actual book is way more positive and healthier for you. And the joys of…
Why Positive Quotes are Important
Almost every one of us has heard the phrase— Stop and smell the roses. In our hectic lives, we often dismiss the idea of slowing down and noticing the beauty that surrounds us. The adage is intended to remind us to pause, draw a breath, and reflect on our lives, just for a couple of…
Problems? Face Them!
Who has no problems? Everyone has to face problems. A crowd of problems marching towards us with plans to conquer us is life to the majority! But some rare folks discover, even in the midst of a host of threatening problems, an artistic way of tickling them all to laughter! This art, in fact, should…