Every year, the Ganesh festival is celebrated. Every year, the arrival of Lord Ganesha and his ten-day festive stay is filled with joy and excitement. But the farewell—his immersion and the heartfelt plea for his return the following year—leaves a deep ache in the heart. It feels as though joy and sorrow are meant to…

Being able to communicate with a loved one that you haven’t talked to in a while because of some communication break makes their life and your life in a much better place. 1. The Absence of Communication When conversations with a loved one stop, an emptiness forms within. Their absence gnaws at the mind with…

There is no substitute for hard work. 1. The True Meaning of Hard Work Hard work is not just about physical exhaustion, but also about mental perseverance. The real essence of it lies in the consistent investment of time, focus, and dedication towards achieving a goal. Even when faced with failure, the true test of…

The greatest mistake you can make in life is continually fearing that you’ll make one. 1. Mistakes – An Inseparable Part of Life There is not a single person in the world who has never made a mistake. From childhood itself, the process of learning is built upon mistakes. Falling while learning to walk, scribbling…

If you had to give up one word that you use regularly, what would it be? Even in Hindu scriptures and spirituality, there is a call to let go of the word ‘I’. It urges us to abandon the word ‘I’ permanently. ‘I’ is an egotistical word, signifying that I am the supreme being in…

Anger is like a storm rising up from the bottom of your consciousness. When you feel it coming, turn your focus to your breath. 1. The Fundamental Nature of Anger Anger is one of the most intense and immediate human emotions. It often arises from experiences of injustice, insult, or helplessness. The intensity of this…

In India, the reading public is comfortable, pampered, and somewhat fastidious, whereas the community of writers appears to be worshippers of pain—weak and half-fed. Perhaps my opinion may not appeal to many, but it is what I believe. 1. The Comfort of the Reader The reading community in India is largely of a relaxed mindset.…

When we meet someone for the first time, we look at them with great expectations. But after a few more meetings, we realize that the person is quite shallow in their thinking. Since it was our own misjudgment in understanding them, we are left with the distress of having to tolerate them up to a…

It’s always interesting to challenge yourself to say, ‘Is this the best you can do?’. 1. The Power of Self-Reflection Asking yourself questions is the very first step toward growth. Continuously asking, “Is this truly my best potential?” increases our seriousness toward work. This habit of self-reflection helps us avoid carelessness, laziness, and complacency. 2.…