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How Do Mystics Behave?

The mystic is not interested in miracles; he is merely interested in his spiritual growth.

Woman, Heal Thyself

No woman should overlook the right kind of food in order to look slim

The Yoga Sutrasof Patanjali – A Perspective Dr. Hansaji in Parisamvada

Only Change Is Constant - A meditation on the nature of change

The Virtue of Forgiveness

Forgiveness benefits the forgiver more than anyone else

The Three Gunas– Sattva, Rajas, Tamas

One should make attempts to stay in the Sattvik state.

The Assassin Who Came to Kill Me

In this light-hearted piece, the writer imagines how yoga could bring peace to a nation

Rhythm Of Rituals

Devdutt Pattanaik contrasts linear stories with circular rituals and the effect they have on us

Intelligence

An article on the attainment of the fixed intellect concentrated on God

Every Child Is Unique

Parents should be aware of their children’s talents and encourage them instead of driving them into areas they may not be interested in

A Balanced Mind

Yamas are meant to help us understand our own personality

Can One Get Too Happy?

Around 40 years back, a German doctor held a lecture on TCM, i.e. Traditional Chinese Medicine, which he had studied in China.

Yogic Ahara

Also known as Sakalpriy, Harimonth, Chanaka in Sanskrit and Cicer Arietinum in Latin, Chana or chickpeas are easily available and can be prepared in a variety of ways.

Politics and Yoga

Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra in Parisamvada

Chitta – The Tool of Infinite Awareness

Chitta is defined as a personality complex – a sum total of physical, mental, intellectual, and spiritual aspects.

Your Happiness is Your Responsibility

All our actions have consequences that we have to face.

The Thinker

There are three technical words which are considered as the three deep-seated structures in our personality.

The Beginning

I feel grateful that over the last few months I could share my learnings from the Bhagavad Gita on Karma Yoga through this series.

The 102 Year Old Yoga Institute

The Yoga Institute as a teaching institute is a dream come true not just for the yoga students, but for thousands of Yogis and Sadhus, who unanimously envisioned the future of 'Mathas' and survival of 'Sanatan Dharma'.

Book Review 21 Steps to Improve your Marriage

This book is definitely going to help everyone who is already married but it also gives insight to those who are not married.

A Daily Routine

Has it ever happened that you get up in the morning planning to do an ‘x’ number of tasks and late in the evening you realize that they have not been done? At that point do you also experience a moment of frenzy and panic?

Festivals Are Reminders To Celebrate Life

Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra in Parisamvada

The Practice Of Sanatan Dharma

The arrival of saintly souls in this mundane world is truly a divine blessing. Their birth seems ordinary. But over their lifetime, they achieve miraculous feats and, as their purpose in this world is fulfill led, they depart. Paramhamsa Madhavadasji was one of them. He shouldered the responsibility of creating awareness amongst the Sadhus, a Herculean task! Shri Yogendraji and Dr. Jayadeva were no different. They, too, fulfilled the arduous responsibility of simplifying yoga, once an esoteric practice restricted to Yogis, for the householders.

Coronavirus And Our Kidneys

The new virus which has come from China has created a lot of health problems all over the world. The coronavirus attacks our lungs, kidneys, and brain. The virus will attack our body if any of our organs are weak.

The Thinker

There are various activities that we do in life. We are doing something or the other all the time, such as doing the Asanas, cooking, going to work, etc.

From the Archives of Yoga and Total Health - A Symbol of Strength

Founder, Shri Yogendraji, to me, personally, shall remain a symbol of strength. I vividly remember my first glimpse of him, almost eight years ago. It was a winter morning, fresh, cool, and crisp, with a nip in the air, as I entered the portal of The Yoga Institute. Just ahead of me, a person with folded hands was saying ‘Namaste’, to someone standing at the window above the office. Glancing up, I saw a figure with a flowing beard, twinkling eyes as if full of wisdom, a muffler casually wrapped around his throat. It was a face immediately serene and soothing, with the faint hint of a smile. A face softened by the early morning rays. Instinctively, I too folded my hands, bowed my head. Gracefully did he acknowledge, with a benign smile, a raised hand, a slight nod. It was later on, did I come to know, that he was none other than Founder!

Does it Matter?

In our material life, we often expect to reach the level of perfection. However, this will only lead to unhappiness, as the basic function of the material world is to keep changing. What's there today, might be something else tomorrow. So, in this area, having fixed notions is the wrong approach. But when it comes to others, the words ‘Chalta Hai' should always come into your mind. Whether they speak with love, anger, or hate, you should tell yourself, Chalta Hai, i.e., it does not matter.

Endless Desires

Life is full of wishes and desires. When we are young, we want results – we want to win medals, accolades and be the best in studies, etc. We want to have the latest toys or gadgets with the best model of smartphones with 128 GB memory and all the apps and filters to look the best.

What's Amiss?

As we have been constantly evolving in the present situation, science and technology are arming us more strongly to combat and up guard ourselves. We are more protected and sanitized than ever before. However, there is no idea of how much are we sensitized with newfound wisdom. In this so-called new normal, every area, be it education, transport, travel, etc. has come up with the gadgets and strategies best suited to them and to their profits. This is where the most intriguing question arises, is there anyone who is genuinely worried about the outcome in the end?

Deliberations with Devdutt

Playing Cards to Win Whimsical Lakshmi

Book Review 21 Ways to Boost your Immunity

The moment we got to know about this pandemic, we have been running behind medicines and Vitamin C to improve our immunity. Immunity suddenly took a sharp turn and re-entered our lives. Right from maintaining basic hygiene, to drinking warm water or even concoctions, we have done it all just building up our immunity and protecting ourselves from this virus.