Transforming desire to divine aspiration, an energy transformation
By Sushmita Mukherjee - Jul 15, 2019
Desire is the seed that grows into misery, rendering life dis-eased with its all-encompassing pains. Yet, desire is also that energy which gets us going — overcoming the inertia of lethargy and procrastination — to find and march towards our mission. So, how to distil and crystallize its positive aspect and filter out the negative? In this material plane, every aspect has inbuilt dualities, presenting a challenging opportunity to utilise them, instead of getting overawed and overridden by them. Everything, subtle and gross, a unique energy vibration made manifest, the moment, by Divine Grace, we elevate its level — evolving the consciousness — the negative transforms to the positive, losing its identity thus. Likewise, desire gets overhauled and transformed to divine aspiration, the transformation, an energy transformation.
The pursuit of perfect health
By Ashok Kumar Bhatia - Apr 24, 2015
All of us strive for perfection. Achieving and maintaining a state of perfect health is a primary concern for many amongst us. There are various kinds of ‘pathies’ which are on offer to help us to do this. But the real help could also be sourced from within us. The faith we have. The willpower we exercise. The actions we take to help our bodies heal themselves. We could strive to be our own doctors.
The experience of surrender
By Veronik Menanteau - Jan 15, 2018
Faced by total physical breakdown caused by a cerebral oedema while in India, the author merely observed the body’s responses and surrendered everything to the Highest Power. Many lessons were learnt by this afflction. The entire episode has inspired her also to share her experience with others in the realms of body consciousness and Yoga Nidra.
Reflections on vital education
By Monika Nanda - Jul 15, 2022
The vital is a crucial aspect of the being and usually governs all our actions, which in turn shape our character and thus, our destiny. Strengthening the vital should be an important aspect of a child’s education. Being caught up in the development of the mental faculty, this aspect of vital education has not traditionally been incorporated in children’s education. This article tries to bring to the forefront some of the practical ways in which we can work on the vital in children. It is an attempt to help parents and caregivers understand the vital in a simpler way.
Of hierarchies, attitudes and spiritual potential of our illnesses
By Ashok Kumar Bhatia - Jan 15, 2016
Illnesses and ailments can form an essential part of our lives. Like other fields of human thought, these are also saddled with our egos. Besides food, medicines and exercise, our mental make-up and our attitudes play an important role in achieving and maintaining good health. The article also endeavours to explore the positive features of our ailments. It attempts to bring out the spiritual potential of certain lifestyle diseases by considering the trials and tribulations of those who happen to be afflicted with diabetes.