When thinking about how spirituality and life coincide, I believe what I have learned from my mentor, Amma, that spirituality and life are inseparable. They are two sides of the same coin.
It is her belief that spirituality begins and ends with compassion. According to the principles of Sanatana Dharma, we know that creation and the creator are not two but one. The creation is verily the manifest form of the creator. We can love and serve all by seeing the creator in all of creation. Not to serve others, and to serve only oneself, is not life but death. Therefore, to have love and compassion is the quintessential way forward to integrating spirituality into life.
And how do we do that? I can share with you the philosophy we have at Amrita University, our twofold approach to education: education for a living and education for life. Now, you guess the difference between the two. Education for a living is the kind of education that helps you earn your bread and butter, puts a roof over your head, clothes on your body, maybe a vehicle to drive. Education for life is compassion, love, kindness, and all the other qualities that guide your way of being.
Amma also believes that there are two kinds of poverty. One is the lack of food, clothing, and shelter. The second is the lack of love and compassion. She says if you address the second kind of poverty first, you automatically eliminate the first kind of poverty. If you have love and compassion, you will serve those who do not have food, clothing, and shelter.
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THE SEEKER OF KNOWLEDGE
SARA BUBBER shares a story from the Upanishads about knowledge, communication, truthfulness, and courage. She then gives us a few reflections and an activity to connect with Nature.
Serving Smiles: FROM HEART TO TABLE
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Nature's Humble Superfood
KARUNA RAWAL is interviewed by AAVNI KUPPUSAMY after they met at the SXSW Food Tank event in Austin Texas earlier this year. Karuna speaks about how her company, Nature's Fynd, is pioneering ways to make high protein, high fiber foods from fungi. They offer sustainable agricultural practices without destroying the planet and without the high price tag.
Communicating with Plants and Animals
SARA BUBBER is interviewed by ANANYA PATEL about her experiences of communicating with plants and animals, and how they have enriched her life and her sense of humor.
My Mother's Hands
ANNA MONARDO is coming to terms with her parents' traditional arranged marriage and their struggles to settle in the US and provide a good life for her family. In this brave account, she exposes the problems that many new immigrants face, and honors the roles her parents played in giving her a life free from the shackles of war-torn Europe.
Why Not Artificial Consciousness?
VICTOR KANNAN explores the debate oround whether AI hos consciousness. He comes up with 0 very compelling logic for how it can easily be solved.
Treating Insiders Like Outsiders
DR. ICHAK ADIZES explores the need for effective internal communication and decision-making within organizations, and how we can all contribute to that.
Master yoga 2024 UNESCO PARIS
The Master Yoga exhibition, held at UNESCO House in Paris from June 14 to 21, 2024, marked the 10th anniversary of International Day of Yoga proclaimed by the United Nations. Organized by the \"Yoga for Unity\" collective under the aegis of the Heartfulness Foundation, the event brought together around twenty partner organizations and thirty renowned teachers. CLAIRE BIGAND was the exhibition coordinator, and here shares an overview of the week-long celebration.
Serve, Share, Sacrifice
BAWA JAIN, the Secretary-General for the World Council of Religious Leaders, shares his perspective on the greatest blessing, and his own grounding philosophy that guides him through life.
Becoming Better Communicators
DAAJI shares some tips on how to improve your communication skills, to bring harmony and compassion to daily interactions with others in the workplace, in the family, and everyone you meet.
