Symbolism in Vedic Art: As Relevant Today as Ever
“Vedic art is an ancient development that still holds much appreciation in modern times. Art in the Vedic tradition was never a mere representation of an artist’s imagination. It was always a vehicle to convey higher truths and principles, levels of reality that may exist beyond our sense perception. It was always used to bring […]
How to Live a Healthier Life Every Day?
A successful day begins with a daily routine that supports and nourishes you throughout the day. Even if you can’t exactly follow this routine, adapting it in whatever way you can will bring a noticeable difference to your day and your overall well-being. It keeps the body fit and cleanses the blood. The mind becomes calm […]
The How and Why of Fluoride-free Self-made Toothpaste
Since I have started to use self-made toothpaste there are two different recipes I have tried, both very easy to make and ready in no time. The result was more than satisfying for me. Here is the second recipe I tried, the first one was similar, just with the use of baking powder instead of baking […]
Are you in Control of your Emotions?
Ha, ha, you might be laughing about this question and wish you were, right? Truth is whenever our body is moved by a particular emotion, that emotion gets settled inside our system. Jiddu Krishnamurthi, an enlightened Master from India, made a wonderful statement about emotions arising in the human body. He says beautifully, ‘If you […]
Yogic Healing of Childhood Trauma
Screaming and shouting at the top of their lungs, then crying and falling to the carpeted floor pounding it with the bare fists again and again, sobbing or silently retreating to a corner of the yoga studio looked like entering a nut house to the newbie and uninitiated. In 1988 I took my first hatha […]
Is your Past Affecting your Future?
We live our past consciously or unconsciously many times over and that every day; and our future is a projection of our past. Truly, the past repeats itself. The way we grew up, how we were treated as children, loved, rejected or left alone and how we emotionally reacted to it and to circumstances and […]
What is the Secret of Losing Weight on a Sattvic Diet?
Have you ever lost weight and regained it within a short period of time? The answer is likely ‘yes’. Eating sattvic food makes sure excess weight stays off. Here is my experience: I lost 25 lbs within a few months without ever thinking or intending to loose weight. It happened so naturally. Now after over one […]
Sesame Seeds Bliss Balls
After each early morning yoga session at my guru’s aadheenam (ashram and temple complex) we received a ‘reward’ of yummy Sesame Seeds Bliss Balls. Sesame seeds are beneficial to our health. They contain a wide range of minerals, vitamin B1, dietary fiber, sesamean, and sesamoline. Sesame balls help with cholesterol, high blood pressure, increases vitamin […]
Mouku Podi Swami at Arunachala
‘Hey!’ he was shouting wildly gesturing with his left arm to chase some devotees away who had gathered around him with folded hands in prayer ‘Namaskar’ position. Two of them got scared, grown men who are used to shouting and ran away. About a month ago I went to the back meditation hall at Sheshadri […]
Why is Sattvic Food Good For You?
Vegetarian food allows more sensitivity and ecstasy in the energy flow that happens in your system. We feel light and ecstatic with this diet. Definitely, vegetarian food is better for people who want to enter the spiritual path.” – “A further refinement of vegetarian food is dining on what is called as sattvic food. People […]