Compassion is a spiritual quality that is unique to mankind. The ability to see the suffering of others and take actions to help alleviate that suffering is central belief of Sikhism. This noble human trait…
#UnwrapChristmas Doing a Little Something Extra
It only takes a spark to get the fire going. And soon all those around can warm up in its glowing. That’s how it is with God’s love, Once you have experienced it You want…
Vipassana Diary : 10 Learnings from 10-Day Course
10 days without phone and internet. 10 days of complete silence and no talking, except for asking questions to the teachers. 10 days of no reading or TV or writing. 10 days just of meditation,…
Vipassana Diary : Code of Discipline
Vipassana is a technique that helps eradicate suffering. It is a method of mental purification which allows one to face life’s tensions and problems in a calm, balanced way. Now, this process of self-purification by…
Vipassana Diary : Taming the Mind
They say that the key role in achieving progress in any sphere is played by the mind. Mind is the forerunner of all that we are. It is the mind that makes and shapes our…
Vipassana Diary : The Expectations
Last month, I went for a 10 day Vipassana course. Vipassana is a mediation technique which was re-discovered by Gautam Buddha some 25 centuries ago. It is a technique in which one learns to observe…
Travel Tales
After having woken up at an unearthly hour to catch the first flight of the day, I am now sitting in the airport lounge. With the breakfast done and out of the way, I am…
Padharo Mhare Des
We all need a timeout from time to time, to get away from pressures of work and mundane life at home. From time to time, we all need to step away to recharge, relax and…