SPEAKING TREE

The analysis of Taylor Swift's song 'Karma' delves into the intricate dynamics of creative expression, poetic license, and public reception in the music realm, highlighting the evolving discourse on incorporating philosophical themes in popular musi...

We must look at one another with an understanding heart through all our vulnerabilities and weaknesses. That is humanity's essence; humanness is acting in a moment of compassion.

The court of conscience supersedes all other courts, as it is the ultimate arbiter of right and wrong, guiding individuals to make ethical decisions and holding them accountable.

We are always engrossed in activities, but the essential nature of the mind is to be detached. The temperament of this mind is such that no matter how hard we try to bind it to this world, it refuses to be bound. It remains dispassionate.

Tall trees symbolize life, knowledge, sustenance, and interconnectedness. Kalpavriksh emerges during Samudra Manthan. The Tree of Life symbolizes immortality. Native American tradition views trees as divine connectors. The Gita mentions the inverted...

Explore the beauty and divinity of Supreme God, connecting daily to feel His presence through relationships, meditation, forgiveness, and experiencing His benevolent traits, vibrations, and closeness.

Maya conceals Brahmn, entangles consciousness, projects unreal as real. Adi Shankara states Brahmn alone is real, illusory world resides within. Satyam is eternal, mithya is transient. Deepfakes manipulate perception, like a maya within maya!

Morality, the foundation of spiritual practice, is not the final destination but an essential beginning. It requires mental equilibrium and is often equated with leading a well-knit life. While morality varies based on circumstances, its ultimate go...

Observing nature and everyday life can lead to profound enlightenment, as noted by Persian mystics Hakim Sanai and Rumi. This enlightenment comes through playful observation and admiration of the world around us. Even in simple activities like watch...

When the prana is low, you feel unfulfilled. And when the prana is full, you are so fulfilled. So, when you have doubts, do more sadhana, practice. This is called shraddha, faith, the opposite of doubt. It starts with self-doubt - doubting the self,...

We are busy butchering the experience with our concepts of good and bad. Likes and dislikes are not the problem though. However, do they control your life, or are you controlling them, is the real question.

As per Rajyog meditation, the mind which gives rise to my thoughts, feelings, attitudes and emotions, is seen as a faculty of the soul.

Ela Gandhi, a South African peace activist and granddaughter of M.K. Gandhi, emphasizes the importance of love in ahimsa (non-violence). She sees ahimsa as a complete way of life conducive to living non-violently. Faith in God is a crucial aspect of...

Silence, often viewed as an oxymoron to conversation, holds profound wisdom, according to Ramana Maharshi's quote, "Silence is also conversation." In moments when words fail and ideas blur, silence becomes a powerful form of communication. Strategic...

Mental Subtraction makes us humble . And, more importantly, triggers an urge to help others in their journey of life.

Chanting Surya mantras and doing Surya upasana, worship, will help connect with the Sun. Indian Space Research Organisation too successfully launched the Aditya-L1 satellite to study the Sun from close quarters. It is no coincidence that this has ta...

Arjun is granted Vishwarup Darshan, experiencing the universal vision of divinity. He questions the superiority between those who pray visualizing a worldly image and those who seek the Almighty in His divine essence. Krishn responds that both paths...

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, a phrase from Maha Upanishad, meaning 'the world is one family', underscores the promotion of a shared destiny akin to familial bonds, aligning harmoniously with ESG principles that advocate a sense of shared responsibility. T...

Reverence towards all things - animate or inanimate - is ingrained in our subconscious since childhood. Reverence towards all things makes us expansive in our thinking; it strengthens our belief in truth, justice and dharma - right conduct.