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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Times Ultraluxe Hyderabad kicks off today at Novotel HICC: Luxury homes, wellness & lifestyle on display; top builders, experts to join 2 day showcase
I explored a sophisticated Indian venue showcasing premium real estate projects. Elegant attendees networked amidst modern high-rise models and vibrant displays. HYDERABAD: The Times Ultraluxe Hyderabad, organised by The Times Of India, will be held on June 27 and 28 at Novotel HICC. The two-day event will feature a curated display of premium real estate projects along with segments on wellness and high-end lifestyle. The event - open between 12pm and 9pm on both days - is expected to draw homebuyers, investors, CXOs, and industry professionals. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Several prominent developers from Hyderabad will showcase their luxury residential offerings in the Signature Spaces section, while the Lifestyle Lounges will offer insights into wellness and design trends. Panel discussions and more Panel discussions, scheduled across the two days, will feature "The Swing Factor" on June 27 at 7pm, which will explore golf, wellness, and work-life balance. On June 28 at 5pm, a panel discussion - titled "Owning Luxury - Status or Strategy?" - will delve into changing attitudes towards luxury real estate. The event will also feature a session by Swami Sukhabodhananda on June 28 at 6pm, focused on the theme of "Inner Luxury". The event is supported by Aparna Constructions, Cybercity Builders, Candeur Group, Rajapushpa Properties, Vertex Homes, The Trilight, Srias Life Spaces, Sri Aditya Homes, Real Plus Homes, Organo Eco Habitats, Lexus Hyderabad, MAK Projects, iSprout, and HETVI Luxury.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Vedanta supports authentic thinking
By: Swami Sukhabodhananda If your mind is constantly branding and labelling, you begin to control your mind. You start saying 'i should not label.' You superimpose a thought on a thought of labelling. This is often referred to as positive thinking. This kind of thinking may be functionally sound, but it is not transformative. You are unhappy, but you keep saying, 'I am happy…' You are substituting unhappiness with happiness. Thoughts are just a shadow. Why do you fight with a shadow? The Lord says, vijatmanah, to the one who has mastered his mind. He says that person is prashantasya, in profound silence, peaceful. No thoughts disturb him. He is only an observer of all thoughts; for him, life is joy, full of adventure and thrill. There lived a sadhu who regularly gave discourses. One day, at the end of the discourse, he spoke about being grateful for existence. 'Operate from a space of gratitude – kritajna. This will allow us to expand.' A beggar was sitting in a corner and listening to this discourse. After the discourse, he came up to the sadhu and said, 'Maharaj, your talk was great. However, there is one thing I am unable to do. You said to be grateful to existence because it has always showered benediction on you. Sorry, but existence has not given me anything.' The sadhu said, 'I will give you ₹2L, will you be grateful?' The beggar was thrilled. 'But I want something in return from you,' said the sadhu. 'I do not have anything, what can i give you? If i have something i shall give you,' the beggar replied. 'I won't ask you for anything you don't have,' said the sadhu, and an agreement was made. The sadhu said, 'I shall make arrangements for ₹2L, you give me your eyes.' The beggar was astonished. 'I don't agree to this deal,' he said. We are typically focused on what is missing in life. Vedanta talks not of positive thinking but of authentic thinking. If you're upset, you're upset. Stay with the upset. If your mind is tormented by lust, what should you do? Authentic thinking is – if there is lust in your mind, be with lust. Observe it; experience that observation. It is called being a sakshi, a witness to lust. Don't label or brand it; don't be manipulative and cover lust. By being a witness, you are aware of lust, and there is a quality of understanding; there is an awakening of intelligence. All myths about functioning of mind drop off. In Vedanta, emphasis is on authentic thinking that enables observation, which in turn, brings about understanding. The moment there is understanding, misunderstanding drops. Such a quality of relatedness is called mastery of mind. You are not then fighting with your mind, but you are observing it. You are not at war with the mind. Swamiji will conduct a 3-day residential retreat, Existential Laboratory (E-Lab), along with the Mysuru Yatra, Sep 11-13, 2025. For details, contact: +91 99017 77003/+91 91080 70452 Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
