By Meetu Verma Nayyar on February 10, 2014
hindu calendar, magh purnima 2014
Customs/Traditions
Wanting to find out the Purnima falling in the month of February, I stood before the calendar. Suddenly I realized that it is ‘Magh Purnima’ in the month of February. I was suddenly reminded of strict orders from to take bath early on this day and even add Gangajal to the bucket of water. Immediately […]
By Meetu Verma Nayyar on January 28, 2014
Featured
“Be silent, and know that I am God” (Plasms 46:10) yet how many of us like to find the gemstones in the labyrinth of solitude. Infact it is normally the other way round and we try to avoid it. Does being alone scare you as well? Stop being intimidated and make friends with yourself. Start giving […]
By Meetu Verma Nayyar on January 3, 2014
Meditation, New Year Meditation retreats, stress reduction, yoga
Editorial, Featured, Miscellaneous
New Year is a time that is associated with celebrations, music, eating, drinking and partying. Irrespective of the culture and region from which one is drawn, we all like to spend this time with our friends and families. How about spending this time with oneself? Wondering how this can be done? Continue reading………
By Meetu Verma Nayyar on December 12, 2013
gifts of imperfections, living happily
Featured, Miscellaneous, Spirituality
Happiness is the ultimate goal towards which most of our actions are manifested either consciously or unconsciously so it is not surprising that a lot of myths and misconceptions have shrouded the concept. One of them being the concept of finding happiness in perfection, which leads one on a path similar to a mirage, yet […]
By Meetu Verma Nayyar on December 5, 2013
forgiveness, forgiveness quotes, how to forgive
Featured, Miscellaneous, Spirituality
We all get hurt all the time. Someone’s words, actions can tarnish our experience, feelings, thoughts and actions. A mother’s scolding, a friend’s comment, colleagues behavior it could be anything that could make us feel wounded. The wise say that instead of remaining embroiled in anger and bitterness embrace forgiveness. Forgiveness can lead one to […]
By Meetu Verma Nayyar on November 24, 2013
quiz, test yourself
Do You Know?, Featured, Miscellaneous
By Meetu Verma Nayyar on November 20, 2013
mantra meditation, shanti path, vedic philosophy
Featured, Miscellaneous, Spirituality
My grandmother will be completing her 100 years in February 2014. I cannot say that she is in the pink of her health but definitely she is pretty good for the years that she has walked on this planet. Probably she has studied till 5th standard and rest all of her education has been a […]
By Meetu Verma Nayyar on November 16, 2013
anti gravity yoga, Christopher Harrison
Featured, Miscellaneous, Yoga
You must have heard about Yoga of Patanjali which is an entire system consisting of components such as dhyana, dharana, pranayama and so forth but have you ever heard about anti gravity yoga. If not then let us discuss about this concept which is gaining immense popularity specifically in the continent of North America. What […]
By Meetu Verma Nayyar on November 12, 2013
Japuji Saheb, Sikh Japji Sahib, Sikh religion
Featured, Miscellaneous, Saints & Deities, Spirituality
The Japuji Sahib or Japji Sahib can be easily termed to be a universal hymn. It was composed by Guru Nanak Dev Ji the founder of Sikh religion. The glory of Japji Sahib can be gauged from the words of Professor Puran Singh Ji – “JapuJi Sahib has in it the inimitable rhythm of life […]
By Meetu Verma Nayyar on October 19, 2013
soham, Soham mantra, Soham meditation, vedic philosophy
Featured, Miscellaneous, Spirituality
‘Soham’ is an integral part of Vedic philosophy. It is the Sanskrit word for “I am He/That”. There is a line of thinking that believes that when a child comes in the universe he cries by making a sound ‘Koham’ to which the universe replies back ‘Soham’.