“Let the world bother about its reality or falsehood. First find out about your own reality. Then all things become clear” – Sri Ramana Maharshi
A small tribute to the sage of Arunachala on his 138th birth anniversary (jayanthi).
Warning: excessive sitting can cause death, say scientists. But no need to panic, yoga can show the way out.
The true message of Christmas and the yoga of Christ are largely ignored today. This article takes a look at some of Christ’s pointings and the true meaning of Christmas in the words of Swami Sivananda.
Warm up your kitchen with the most delicious aromas and your stomach with this sumptuous jackfruit biryani. This recipe is as fragrant as it is lip-smacking.
Try this ancient yogic technique to keep away, colds, flus, blocked sinuses, migraines and pollutants this winter.
An overview of ashram life at the Sivananda ashram in Kerala, India while pursuing the Yoga Teachers Training Course. Read about the location, food, schedule at the ashram and more.
A visit to the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple in Trivandrum, Kerala, the abode of Lord Vishnu on the Anantha Shayana.
The Abhyanga or oil bath/massage ritual has been intrinsic to the Indian tradition of physical well-being. Find out more about this natural, inexpensive and highly effective ritual that is especially beneficial for our hectic modern lifestyles.
The day after Diwali is celebrated as Govardhan Puja. The legend of Mount Govardhan serves as an important reminder for seekers of Truth.
The ‘light’ has always been associated in Indian culture with wisdom and joy, with our higher Self – such references can be found in the Upanishads, ancient mantras and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras to name a few.
Shruti Bakshi delves into the meaning of Diwali – from the traditions associated with the five days of Diwali, to the deeper spiritual significance – in the very first LWP Digest released at this auspicious time of Diwali.
How does ahimsa apply to conflict situations? Shruti Bakshi explains how it’s only as we recognise our larger identity with the unity of life, that we can carry out even the most violent action if required of us, without a feeling of malice or intention of causing suffering to others.
One of the earliest goddesses worshipped in India since Vedic times, Saraswati devi, goddess of speech, wisdom, and expression, was believed to have found physical expression on earth also in the form of the ancient river Saraswati. The Rig Veda adores and praises this goddess as the ‘best of all mothers’, ‘best of all rivers’ and ‘best of all goddesses’ as Shruti Bakshi notes.
Should we be happy to remember our birth day or sorry for it? These wise words of Sri Ramana Maharshi (or Bhagavan as he was called by his disciples), show a different perspective and make one think about whether being reborn into ‘samsara’ life should really be a celebration or rather be a reminder for us to enquire into our real nature.
A final call to support the Rally for Rivers campaign before the policy recommendation is submitted on 2 October 2017. Includes the weekly round-up of LWP’s articles (18 – 24 September 2017).
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