India, Nov. 20 -- Tamoguna is commonly translated into English as the mode of darkness. But what does this really mean in our day-to-day lives? We often classify actions as good or bad, yet we rarely ... Read More
India, Nov. 14 -- Most of us imagine God as a distant and detached being-watching us from afar but rarely intervening. Yet, Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad-Gita offers a very different understanding. He ... Read More
India, Oct. 29 -- Lord Krishna, in the Bhagavad Gita (7.16), explains that four kinds of virtuous people turn to Him in devotion: "The distressed, the inquisitive, the seeker of wealth, and the wise."... Read More
India, Oct. 15 -- Our good karmaphalas - the fruits of our past deeds - manifest in this life as blessings such as good looks, fame, knowledge, power, renunciation, and wealth. Yet each of these gifts... Read More
India, Oct. 8 -- The words conscience and conscious are often confused because they sound similar, yet they signify two entirely different realms of human experience. Conscience refers to the inner se... Read More
India, Oct. 3 -- In Hindi, the divine will is known as Iccha Shakti-the power of God's will. It is fundamentally different from what we ordinarily call "willpower." Human willpower is typically define... Read More
India, Sept. 19 -- The Sanskrit word for controller is niyantrak, yet Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita never uses this term to describe Himself. Instead, He prefers words such as bharta (sustainer) a... Read More
India, Sept. 15 -- From my earliest childhood, prayer came to me as naturally as breathing. Whenever I was sick, anxious, or dreading an exam, I instinctively folded my hands and turned to God. At the... Read More
India, Sept. 11 -- From my earliest childhood, prayer came to me as naturally as breathing. Whenever I fell sick, felt threatened, or faced the anxiety of an upcoming exam, my instinct was to fold my ... Read More
India, Sept. 5 -- In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna repeatedly cautions against the craving for attention, honour, and fame. In verse 16.3, He states that those born with divine qualities are "not de... Read More