For several years when I was younger, an image often came to mind of small girl, about 3 years old, with blond hair in pigtails. I didn’t give it much thought at the time, as all of us probably have images and memories that occasionally float through our minds. Some years later I married Jayaji and we had a daughter. … Read More
I Walk with Beauty
One of my favorite prayers comes from the “Blessing Ceremony” of the Navajo people, the largest tribal nation in America. With beauty before me I walk. With beauty behind me I walk. With beauty below me I walk. With beauty above me I walk. With beauty all around me may I walk. Through the returning seasons, may I walk. … Read More
I am Calm, I am Poised: Ananda Yoga and Affirmations
[x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”true” style=”color: hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0.8);”]‘I am free! I am free!’—how affirmations in Ananda Yoga won me over forever![/x_custom_headline] There are many things I remember about my first Ananda Yoga session in Gurgaon some 7-8 years ago–the beautiful room, the peaceful environment, the pace of the class—but most of all I remember, most vividly, the affirmations that … Read More
Shiva, the Great God
In wild and lonely places you may find him even now: Shiva, the Great God. Usually he is absorbed in deep meditation. And you won’t be likely to mistake him for anyone else. His Physical Appearance Well, at first glance he does look something like a beggar. His skin is covered with wood ash. His clothing is poor and skimpy. … Read More
Practices to Reinspire Your Spiritual Life
“Are three hours of meditation possible?” This was a thought running in my mind when we decided our routine in the monastery in Khandala. Three hours of group meditation supported by time for individual meditations! This, to me, didn’t sound difficult, but my concern was: “how can I keep my practices inspiring and regular?” To my amazement, however, it’s been … Read More
Flowers along my Path: A few moments with Swamiji
This month we celebrate the anniversary of Swamiji’s meeting Master and how they touched our lives in profound and lasting ways. I would like to share with you some of my brief interactions with Swamiji and what I learned from those moments.[x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”false” style=”color: hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0.81);”]First Meeting[/x_custom_headline]The first time I saw Swamiji was at the Metropolitan … Read More
