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Economic Times
6 days ago
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- Economic Times
Silent Mirror
In our perpetually accelerating world, it's easy to get caught in the relentless pace of external demands. Yet, true influence and effective leadership aren't found in constant outward action, but in a profound internal journey: reflection. This isn't a luxury; it's the bedrock upon which authentic leadership is built, the silent mirror revealing our true selves and guiding our path. To truly lead others, we must first master the art of leading ourselves. This self-mastery is impossible without dedicated time for introspection. In these quiet moments, we sift through experiences, understand motivations, acknowledge biases and discern authentic purposes. The wisdom traditions across millennia consistently emphasise this truth. In the Bhagwad Gita, Krishn teaches Arjun about self- realisation: 'Uplift yourself by yourself; do not let yourself degrade.' For the self alone is a friend of self, and self alone is an enemy of the self. This underscores the individual's responsibility to cultivate self-awareness. Rumi, the Persian poet, articulates the transformative power of looking inward: 'The wound is the place where the light enters you.' Reflection allows us to confront our weaknesses, not to wallow but to allow them to become portals for growth and understanding. This vulnerability, born of self-awareness, defines integrated human beings and empathetic isn't just thinking; it's a deliberate process of learning from experience, integrating knowledge and cultivating wisdom.
Time of India
22-07-2025
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- Time of India
Radha & Rukmini: Two Facets Of Love In Krishn Lila
In Krishn's divine lila, love reveals itself in many shades, not to confuse us but to awaken us. At first glance, Krishn's bond with Radha may seem puzzling, especially since Rukmini was his lawful consort. Yet across centuries, temples, songs, and hearts remember Krishn not as 'Rukmini-Krishn' but as 'Radha-Krishn'. Radha and Rukmini are two expressions of the same Divine force. They symbolise two dimensions of love - the worldly and the transcendental, the composed and the consuming. They are not in conflict but in complement, reflecting the soul's journey towards the Divine. Rukmini, the queen of Dwaraka, embodies maryada, the love that lives within the boundaries of dharm. She is Lakshmi incarnate, graceful and steadfast. Her love stands for a sacred partnership rooted in harmony, order, and purpose. She represents Apara Shakti, Krishn's manifest energy that sustains worldly life. Radha, the gopi of Vrindavan, is Krishn's Hladini Shakti, his bliss, inner song. Her love transcends all boundaries. It is romantic, yes, but not merely earthly; it's the soul's cry for union with the Infinite. Radha is Para Shakti, the soul's longing for the Divine, unbound by law or logic. She is not another love; she is love itself, raw and pure. To a layperson, Radha and Krishn 's romance is emotionally relatable, a tale of longing, stolen glances, and secret meetings under moonlit skies. But to the seeker, it reveals a profound truth: that the soul, like Radha, yearns not for a husband or a protector, but for oneness with the Divine Beloved. This is why their love stirred saints and poets alike. Meerabai , too, wept and sang for Krishn, not as a king but as her eternal lover. Her devotion mirrored Radha's fearless and boundless love, pure, sacred, and beyond the bonds of this world. Rukmini's love is the temple. Radha's the sacred fire within. Rukmini walks with grace, and Radha dances in divine ecstasy. Both are true. Both are sacred. One represents Krishn's presence in worldly life. The other reveals Krishn in the innermost heart. Sri Aurobindo saw Radha as the symbol of the psychic being - the soul's flame moving toward the Divine. In this light, Radha and Krishn are not two lovers, but the seeker and the sought. Their union is not merely emotional. It is spiritual and cosmic. Some traditions view Radha and Krishn as Shakti and Shiv, two forms yet ultimately one. Rukmini represents Krishn's role in society and dharm. Radha is his inner music, his hidden joy. Both are divine movements of the same truth. To truly understand Krishn, one must embrace both these aspects. He is the cowherd of Vrindavan and the sovereign of Dwaraka. He is Radha's eternal beloved and Rukmini's devoted husband. One whispers the mystery of divine ecstasy. The other upholds the strength of divine grace. Krishn's lila unveils love in its fullness. In Krishn's world, love has many faces. Each of them is sacred. Through them, we do not just learn how to love. We learn how to become Love itself. Authored by: Ganesh Kolambakar Why Arjun Was Chosen: The Untold Secret of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4, Verse 3
Time of India
01-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Want To Get Rich, Happy And Spiritually Strong?
A Harvard professor once revealed something fascinating. you will get back. Many times, more! Sounds unbelievable? Psychologists agree - generous people make more money. Givers earn way more money than they give. But it's not just about cash. Benefits to the donor extend beyond just money. The Rig Veda has devoted an entire section to daan, charity. It says that giving doesn't just make you rich. All givers are happy. It is the takers who are unhappy. Just watch children at school - the one who shares her chocolate is glowing. The one who clutches it? Frowns. Giving helps you evolve spiritually, too. Givers rise. Takers stagnate. When you develop the attitude of giving up your desires, you grow into a magnificent personality. So, the next time you give, know you're also investing in your wealth, joy, and soul. We forget how much we've already been given - for free. The air you breathe. The beating heart. The sunlight on your face. The laughter of a of these comes with a price tag. So, we ignore them... Here's a simple check: Do you feel blessed or deprived when you wake up? It has nothing to do with wealth. Sudama, Krishn's friend, had nothing, yet felt full. A billionaire may feel empty. True richness starts with awareness of your abundance. When you feel full, you want to give. When you focus on what you have, something amazing happens. You feel blessed. You develop the irresistible urge to give. You start thinking beyond yourself. Gratitude opens your mind. Sparks creativity. Makes you dynamic, driven, and destined for success. The more thankful you are, the more you grow. And the more you grow, the more you give. That's the cycle of abundance. Start it today - just by noticing how rich you already are. In which field should you give? In your zone of genius. Your talent, your passion. That's where you give - and shine. A musician contributes through music. An architect builds for the world. A businessperson creates value through enterprise. You don't need to change fields to make a difference. Just use your passion to uplift others. Give through your gift. Want more happiness? Here's the secret: The more people you include in your circle of love , the happier you become. Feel one with your family and friends; you are happy. Connect with your community; you are happier. Love your country; your happiness multiplies 1.4 billion times. Feel one with the whole world; you experience limitless bliss. When your heart expands, so does your happiness. When you become a giver, you stop obsessing over your wants, ambitions, and career. Instead, you start working for lokasangraha - well-being of all. Here's the twist. When you forget your desires, they start getting fulfilled in ways you scarcely imagined because the universe takes care of those who care for the universe. Give with the feeling - thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve. Your income and money will start growing. You will have serendipitous experiences - sudden, unexpected moments of intense joy. You will steer clear of unnecessary indulgences and focus on the big picture. You will live a rich and happy life. Authored by: Jaya Row Why Arjun Was Chosen: The Untold Secret of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4, Verse 3
Time of India
27-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Beyond Ego: Why Future Demands An Ecocentric Worldview
Rene Descartes, one of the foremost rationalists, famously proclaimed 'Dubito, ergo cogito, ergo sum,' which means 'i doubt, therefore i think, therefore i am.' Ethically speaking, besides pointing to importance of critical thinking, which is fundamental to existence, the phrase carries weight of 'i', the self: i doubt-i think-i am, intensely focusing on 'i', representative of ego. Self-centredness reflects a lack of ability to understand different perspectives on the same truth, an inherent cognitive bias towards the self to exclude all others, and a lack of empathy. This self-serving approach is egocentric, where 'i' wants to manipulate the world, modifying its environment at the cost other beings for whom the Earth is a shared home. An egocentric approach considers existence self-serving. It does not accept the environmental crises and treats rivers, lakes, forests, and mountains merely as resources to be exploited for ego's aggrandisement. This attitude must be transcended to save the planet. Transcendence of ego comes from expanding the sense of self to include rest of the world – species on the brink of extinction, polluted rivers, plastic-filled oceans and toxic air. It requires a paradigm shift – from being egocentric to becoming ecocentric. With being and becoming a constant exercise in inclusion resulting in expansion of self that ultimately leads to realisation of the Self. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Krishn says in the Bhagwad Gita : 'Earth, water, fire, air, ether, mind, reason, and also ego; these constitute My nature divided into eight parts. This, indeed, is my material nature. Other than this, by which the whole universe is sustained, know it to be My higher nature in the form of Jiva.' Everything that we see or feel, in a way, is Krishn. There is no duality. Krishn and nature are not separate; they are one. Krishn is both within existence and outside of it, but he is not limited to it, because he is representative of the Supreme Self. He says in Gita: 'There is nothing else besides Me, Arjun. Like clusters of yarn-beads formed by knots on a thread, all this is threaded on me.' Krishn challenges Arjun's egocentricity by enabling him to see beyond the self and fulfil his dharm. In the 21st century, our dharm is to become eco-centric, that is, to acknowledge and value all living beings, not just by how useful they are to us. Buddhists believe in dependent origination , that is, nothing exists without causes or conditions that enable its existence. All phenomena are interdependent, and realising this is shunyata, emptiness. Our existence is relative to causes and conditions and dependent on many other factors beyond our control. Even an empty bottle, which we toss nonchalantly in the bin, carries unseen labour of hundreds of people who worked to ensure it reached us. These things may not occur to us when we discard bottles, clothes, gadgets, utensils, and other things and reach out for new ones. An egocentric model will not sustain us; we need an ecocentric model for a brighter tomorrow that nourishes our being and the environment. Authored by: Sonal Srivastava Why Arjun Was Chosen: The Untold Secret of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4, Verse 3
Time of India
21-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Yog: The Art of Attention In A Distracted World
"Yog is the journey of the self, through the self, to the Self" – Bhagwad Gita 6.20 On this , as yoga mats unfurl across continents and millions synchronise their breath to a timeless rhythm, let us pause and reflect—not merely on posture or flexibility—but on the inner posture of the mind, the quiet alignment of attention with the divine. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the sixth chapter of the Bhagwad Gita, Krishn elevates the discourse on yog from the external to the internal. He asserts that Karm Yog —performing one's worldly duties without attachment—is nobler than renunciation. But beyond all, the yogi who meditates with unwavering devotion to the Divine is supreme (6.47). This vision of yog is not escapism, but a precise alignment of our attention, energy, and time with spiritual realization. The Age of Scattered Attention Modern life is not short of stimulation, but it is starved of stillness. In an era of infinite scrolling, attention has become our rarest resource. And as the Gita proclaims, 'Elevate yourself through the power of your mind, not degrade yourself; for the mind is both friend and enemy' (6.5). This internal war—between the distracted and the disciplined mind—is where yog truly begins. Focus: The Spiritual Muscle often emphasised the role of disciplined attention as the core of spiritual training . He said, "The difference between an ordinary man and a great man lies in the degree of concentration." Yog is the ancient art of winning that battle. It is the practice of bringing the mind back—again and again—to the Divine, as described in Gita 6.26: 'Whenever the mind wanders... bring it back under control.' The Kundalini, the rising serpent, symbolizes this precise power—of awakening focus, of uncoiling our spiritual energy toward its highest possibility. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Attention as Enlightenment Modern psychology echoes these ancient truths. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, in his seminal work, Flow , observes: "The best moments in life occur when a person's body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile." This is Yog: not relaxation, but immersion. Not escape, but engagement with our highest self. The Lamp That Does Not Flicker A mind trained in yog becomes like a flame in a windless place (6.19)—still, unwavering, full of light. It sees gold, dirt, and stone as equal (6.8), and beholds the Self in all beings and all beings in the Self (6.29). This is not poetic fantasy, but a lived transformation, attainable by persistent practice and joyful detachment. From Self-Help to Selflessness Real yog is not about helping ourselves—but transcending the self. The Gita teaches that the yogi lives in the world but is not of it. He works, sleeps, eats, and interacts in balance (6.17), free from the turbulence of likes and dislikes. He becomes a mirror, not a mask—a presence that reflects love, impartiality, and inner bliss. The Way Forward As we honour Yog on this day, let us honor not just its physical elegance, but its spiritual essence. Let us strive not just to stretch our limbs, but to still our minds, not just to master poses, but to master attention. In a world of noise, the yogi is the silence that sings. In the storm of desires, the yogi is the center that holds. And above all, in a civilization distracted by consumption, the yogi is a reminder that being is enough. Shivoham, Shivoham – I am He, I am He. Not the doer, not the doing, but the undying awareness behind all. Happy International Yoga Day. Authored by: Shambo Samrat Samajdar and Shashank R Joshi Why Arjun Was Chosen: The Untold Secret of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4, Verse 3
