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Throughout history, many distinguished thinkers and philosophers have tried to look for answers to some of the most pressing questions that have confronted humanity. Although a good number of these questions have been answered, there are others that still leave a lot to be desired. Some of these questions have been so profound that they […]

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why1. Born into a Hindu family, I went through a naming ceremony whereby the parents whisper the name into the child’s right ear; the name is repeated a few times, along with a prayer. All

Identity – a well-used word in today’s society indicates many different forms of recognition, with many a meaning. It usually means who you are, the way you think about yourself, the way you are viewed by the world, and the personal characteristics that make you, you. For example, the labels that have been accorded to

I have realised that my whole life has been a living lie!  Full to the brim with this ‘lie’, I have always been frightened to confront it. I looked for any advantage over others. I tried hard to be happy, with a mind that is both fickle and fussy. I even made mountains out of

Who are we, and what is the purpose of our life. These are questions that everyone has asked at some point. The truth is that everybody’s journey is different, but the destination, as Mataji tells us, is the same. The pandemic has been an awakening call for many people around the world. The question –

When David Brailsford took over the British Cycling Team in 2003 as the performance director, the Team’s cycling record was appalling. Not only did it have no record of success, it was also marked with the shameful headstone: hopeless. No reputable cycling manufacturer wanted anything to do with it, for it had failed to make

Knowledge, we are told, is information, while wisdom (Vivek) is the ability to use that knowledge to make correct judgements, and to take balanced decisions in life. This wisdom is the domain of the wise, who listen with Satguru’s ears, walk with Satguru’s feet, speak with Satguru’s tongue, and act with the grace of Satguru.

In forgiveness, I believe there are two things to bear in mind: a show of love or a call for love. If you encounter someone who either offends you or physically attacks you, it is a good idea to step back and go to peace and not break into pieces. You are to ask yourself

Our cognitive behaviour system – i.e. our thinking, feeling and action pattern – is developed through inter-connected layers of core beliefs, mental distortion, and automatic thoughts that ultimately influence the way we see ourselves in the context of the world. Many psychologists suggest that we build biases, rules for living, and thinking constraints, which ultimately

Born and raised in the the Sant Nirankari Mission, I have been constantly guided and inspired by my Spiritual Mentor and the fellowship of Saints to which I belong. And because one of the pillars of the Mission is not just to serve, but to serve one and all selflessly with love and compassion, without