meditation
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Secret to Magnetic Personality
Have you ever met someone who possesses a natural charisma? A magnetic presence that makes people naturally flock to them? You might wonder what their secret is. Swami Vivekananda attributed this extraordinary power of attraction to a single, vital force called Ojas. What is Ojas and Why Does It Matter? In simple terms, Ojas is… Continue reading
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Master Your Mind with Yoga
When most people think about Yoga, they think about flexibility, balance, and physical postures. But the ancient masters had a much bigger goal in mind. Yoga was never designed simply to make the body flexible. It was designed to make the mind free. Look at the world around us. Our attention is constantly being pulled… Continue reading
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Dealing With Insult
Most of us have experienced it. Someone disagrees with us in a meeting, questions our judgement, or points out a mistake in front of others. Within seconds, the mind becomes disturbed and a wave of embarrassment, anger, or defensiveness appears. What is interesting is that the reaction often feels much bigger than the actual event.… Continue reading
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Don’t Let the Ego Win
Most of us spend a surprising amount of energy defending an image. An image of who we think we are, how others should see us, and how life should unfold according to our expectations. This image is what Vedanta calls the ego. It is built from our name, profession, achievements, opinions, memories, and personal story.… Continue reading
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If I Am the Atman, Why Don’t I Feel It?
One of the central teachings of Vedanta is that the root of suffering is ignorance. We mistake ourselves for the body, the mind, our profession, our relationships, and our personal story. From this mistaken identity, fear, attachment, and suffering arise. The solution, Vedanta says, is Self-knowledge. To realise that our true nature is not the… Continue reading
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Why Does The Mind Feel So Heavy?
Most people believe they are disturbed by the world around them. But if we observe carefully, we often discover that we are disturbed not by reality itself, but by our constant commentary about reality. Throughout the day, the mind is continuously judging. It compares everything against an internal set of preferences, beliefs, experiences, and expectations.… Continue reading
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The Highest State of Mind
Most people can easily recognize when the mind is restless. We feel anxious, distracted, overwhelmed, and constantly pulled in different directions. Yoga calls this state Rajas. Others experience the opposite problem: lethargy, procrastination, mental fog, and a lack of enthusiasm. This is Tamas. But what does a truly healthy mind look like? Yoga calls that… Continue reading
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Why Did Vivekananda Recommend Japa?
One of the biggest challenges people face in meditation is a restless mind. We sit down, close our eyes and immediately discover a flood of thoughts, memories, worries, plans and distractions. The harder we try to stop them, the stronger they seem to become. Swami Vivekananda understood this struggle well. Rather than forcing the mind… Continue reading
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What Does “Going Within” Actually Mean?
“Go within” It is one of the most common pieces of spiritual advice. Yet if you ask people what it actually means, most struggle to explain it clearly. Some imagine it means escaping the world. Others think it means endlessly analyzing their thoughts and emotions. Some assume it means withdrawing from life and becoming less… Continue reading
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Raja Yoga: The Science of Mastering the Mind
Most people spend their lives trying to change the world around them. They work harder, earn more, acquire new skills, build relationships, and pursue success. Yet despite all this effort, many still struggle with stress, anxiety, distraction, and inner restlessness. Why? According to Raja Yoga, the problem is not the world outside us. The problem… Continue reading
