Navagraha Pradakshina: Traditional Rules Believed to Invoke Planetary Blessings
Hyderabad: Navagraha Pradakshina (circumambulation of the nine planetary deities) holds a special place in Hindu tradition. According to traditional beliefs…
Burn Before You Burn Others: Alienating Anger Through Wisdom and Humility
Aeons ago, there lived a disciple under the tutelage of an estimable Zen master. Even though he meditated unflinchingly, his…
Anger and Arrogance: The Double-Edged Sword of Human Nature
Our mythology, particularly the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, is replete with illustrations of characters plagued by hubris, hurtling towards their…
From Amazon Desk to Uber Wheel: Hyderabad Man’s Bold Choice to Follow Happiness Inspires Millions
After leaving a stable corporate career, Kumar chose a path less traveled—and discovered that true success is measured not by…
Kalka–Shimla: An Enchanting Rail Odyssey Through the Himalayas
“I listened, motionless and still, and as I mounted up the hill, the music in my heart I heard, long…
When Jealousy Takes the Stage: The Hidden Cost of a Possessive Mind
There were twenty theatre enthusiasts from a college who participated in the audition for staging the annual college-day play. In…
Overcoming Grief and Bereavement: Finding Strength in Impermanence
He was a nonagenarian who had led a life full of vicissitudes. There had been moments of success and some…
The Art of Forgiveness: A Path to Inner Strength and Compassion
Recall the iconic lines of one of India’s most celebrated actors, Amitabh Bachchan. In his baritone voice, his body punctured…
Zen Buddhism Meets Law of Attraction: The Power of a Focused Mind
Aeon’s ago a strapping youngster gained admission into an estimable temple of knowledge. He was fortunate to be imparted precious…
Mastering the Mind: How Discipline and Practice Build Powerful Psychological Skills
Maharishi Patanjali, in his celebrated treatise Patanjali Yoga Sutra, wrote: “Tada drashtuhu swarupe avasthanam” (Sutra 3), implying that the seer…