Happiness
-
Why External Enjoyments Create Bondage
Most of us seek external enjoyments for a very simple reason. We want to relax, have fun and feel good. After a tiring week, we want good food, entertainment, shopping, social media, travel or other sensory pleasures. There is an expectation that these experiences will refresh us and make us happy. And they often do.… Continue reading
-
The Treasure Within
Most of us spend our lives searching for happiness outside ourselves. We hope that the next achievement, relationship, promotion, or possession will finally give us lasting peace. Sometimes it does, but only for a while. Before long, the mind starts searching again. Adi Shankaracharya explains this beautifully in the Vivekachudamani. He says that the problem… Continue reading
-
Overcoming Sexual Desires
If you are someone who struggles with sexual thoughts and desires and wants to know the knowledge and tools that can help you overcome them, then read on. The Problem Sexual thoughts and impulses can be very distracting. If you are a student, it not only affects your studies but also your focus and energy… Continue reading
-
Desire Makes You a Beggar
In the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, desire is not just an emotion. It is an energy movement. And often, it is the most unnoticed drain in the system. The Misunderstanding We usually believe that objects give us happiness. You get what you wanted and for a moment, you feel peace. But what actually happened? For… Continue reading
-
Vivekananda: The Real Tragedy of Life
There’s a quiet tragedy that Swami Vivekananda often pointed to. We live like beggars… sitting on a box full of gold. We spend years chasing happiness – through success, possessions, recognition. A new job, a new car, a moment of praise. Each one gives a brief high. A spark. But it never lasts. And so… Continue reading
Vedik Mind 