100TH BIRTHDAY OF BHAGAWAN SRI SATHYA SAI BABA: ESSENCE AND SIGNIFICANCE
From, “My life is My message”… to “Your life is My message,” we have come a long, long way.
Priya Sanjay Tandon
Bathing in Spirituality
A spiritual dip in the Sangam is a symbolic washing away of desires, ego and bad karma. The holy water becomes a conduit to receive divine grace and prepare for an elevated form of existence. Your spirit of surrender, piety and purity, makes the experience magical.
When Forever Fades Away
At the time of a Hindu marriage, the groom is worshipped by the bride’s parents as an embodiment of Lord Vishnu. They anoint his forehead with Kumkum and rice, wash his feet and offer him Panchamrit (mixture of milk, curd, honey, desi ghee and sugarcane juice). They give their
Learnings from the Shepherd
India has a rich cultural heritage, spiritual wisdom, strong family values; but in etiquettes, habits and discipline especially on the road, we do lag behind.
Saraswati Pooja – for Knowledge and Wisdom
Basant is about thanking God for the bounties of nature. This also means not wasting and ensuring that everything is preserved for the future generations.
Whatever You Have is Enough
My grandmother would often say, “Praapt hi paryaapt hai.” Meaning whatever you have; whatever God has given you, is enough for you. Be happy and peaceful with your lot and do not crave for too much.
Old habits that just don’t die
“Panchaan di gall sir matthe; par parnala othhe da othhe!” (The wisdom of the elders is appreciated; but the gutter shall stay its own course!)