The Gita, that's part of the Indian epic Mahabharata, with its profound philosophical teachings, can be simplified and adapted to make it more accessible and enjoyable for children. Here are some key concepts from the ancient scripture that can be presented in a child-friendly manner: Duty and righteousness: Explain to them the pure and true … Continue reading The Gita for Children
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The Art and Craft of Calming a Restless Mind
Do you've got a restless mind? Have you ever been unsure of what you'd like to do for an afternoon and subsequently done nothing because you can't decide? At the point when musings flood your psyche, they channel your vitality, prevent you from living right now, and can make a circle in your mind that … Continue reading The Art and Craft of Calming a Restless Mind
Do Your Duty but Don’t Concern Yourself With the Result
There's an extremely popular verse of the Bhagavad Gita on doing your duty. It's so much popular that even most school children in India are familiar with it. It's the 47th verse of the second chapter. कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन | मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि | The meaning of the verse It offers deep insight into the … Continue reading Do Your Duty but Don’t Concern Yourself With the Result
The Tree of Life
No, this article isn't about deforestation but this is about me. I'm a selfish person and most of the blog posts are about me or things that revolve around me. Being selfish has opened doors for me like never before. It’s because of being selfish that I got the opportunity to introspect, and begin a self-study tour; … Continue reading The Tree of Life
The CIVIL SANYASI of 21st Century
I met Vihang Suryavanshi in the first animation studio I worked in — around 2001. At that time, he was a regular artist like me but when I met him after a decade in another studio, I was flabbergasted. He'd completely changed. He's a reservoir of wisdom, especially Vedic one. He's a Bhagavad Gita scholar … Continue reading The CIVIL SANYASI of 21st Century
Little Arjun Hit Me Straight in the Heart
Last night, I was chatting on WhatsApp with my school friend Vinay Jain. Suddenly, his son sent some recorded messages. First, I thought it was my friend with a distorted voice but later he told me that it’s his son Arjun. The little one’s voice was so divine that it took me 30-35 years back when I started speaking … Continue reading Little Arjun Hit Me Straight in the Heart
3 Types of Happiness as per the Bhagavad Gita
This is a entire new thing, a exceptional perspective on happiness that the Bhagavad Gita says about and it’s in the last chapter. Here we come to know about the three types of happiness. O best of the warriors, now please hear from me about the three kinds of happiness by which the conditioned soul enjoys, and by … Continue reading 3 Types of Happiness as per the Bhagavad Gita