Rākhī derives from the Sanskrit rakṣikā, a join: rakṣā protection. On this day, sisters of all ages tie a talisman, or amulet, called the rakhi, around the wrists of their brothers, symbolically protecting them, receiving a gift in return, and traditionally investing the brothers with a share of the responsibility of their potential care. Raksha…
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and…Celebration!
The very fact that you are alive and breathing, is a cause to celebrate, isn’t it? The mesmerising moments captured at Pandharpur Wari, the annual pilgrimage to the town of Padharpur, which is the seat of Lord Vithoba in the Indian state of Maharashtra, in honour of the deity. Palakhis (palanquin processions) carrying the paduka (foot prints) of the deity and various…
Thin Slices of Anxiety…and how to break free
Kierkegaard called anxiety “the dizziness of freedom” and believed that it serves to power rather than hinder creativity. For Darwin, it was a paralyzing lifelong struggle — he accomplished his breakthroughs not because of anxiety but despite it. “Anxiety,” Anaïs Nin wrote in her diary, “makes others feel as you might when a drowning man holds on to you.” Read more on…
And we complain…
Life seems pretty unfair to a lot of us, doesn’t it? Always be dissatisfied, claim some motivational speakers – it powers you ahead, they say. And so we complain about money, work, family, where we live, the weather, even ourselves! How many of us wake up with a smile, and say a silent prayer of…
Where India gets its money from
And…bliss
I don’t see religion here…nor ritual… All I see is the pure joy of living:)
What is Yoga?
Ever since 21st June was declared as International Yoga Day, there has been an increased awareness about yoga. Many schools have cropped up in the past few years, offering everything from power yoga, to hot yoga, aerial yoga, quantum yoga and even…hold your breath (pun intended)…basketball yoga! There are also many terms floating around –…
Joy
When was the last time you felt this way? If you had the choice, wouldn’t you be this way every day of your life? Isn’t that what life is…a celebration? Then what stops us from being our natural self? Whatever be the circumstances… Think about it… and YOGA…
Happy Diwali!
The festival of lights…let us celebrate it by bringing a new light to our thoughts and actions. Lessen the sound…brighten the vision. Here is wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous Diwali!