Good Company..
7/31/26 There is an old story about a wise man who was asked how a person should live during difficult and uncertain times. A traveler came to him and said, “How should I act when nothing makes sense, people seem angry and divided, and no one knows what will happen next? I have to cross […]
The importance of Guru
7/30/26 In this Guru Purnima week, let me share a tale on the importance of a Guru or an advisor in our life. When Swami Vivekananda first visited Ramakrishna Paramahamsa he asked ‘I have read the Bhagavad Gita and other scriptures several times, I lecture and give discourses on the Gita and Ramayana. Do I […]
Happy Guru Purnima
7/29/26 This day marks the birthday of Veda Vyasa, the sage who authored the Mahabharata and complied with the Vedas. Guru Purnima is dedicated to honor all the Guru’s, mentors & teachers. While both teachers and gurus guide & impart knowledge, they differ in their approach and goals. A teacher focuses on providing knowledge and […]
The home feels different….
7/29/26 Familiar rooms have grown quieter. Everyday routines—once unnoticed—have become painful reminders of a presence that fille the space with comfort and meaning. Even the smallest things stirs memories: an empty chair, a favorite cup, her folded handkerchief, titbits put away in the corner of her drawer, the photo that she saved and tucked away […]
Live life : The best is yet to come
7/18/26 Recently, I sat in my favorite chair and looked back. I realized I was entering the final leg of this beautiful journey. Slowly, the illusions I had held onto for decades began to fade, replaced by quieter, sharper truths. One of my hopes is to age into a better mindset. The general trend […]
Learn not to complain – Be grateful
7/17/26 I love this line, which comes from a quote by Melodie Beattie: “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into […]
The Power of Prayer
7/16/26 Don’t use your energy to worry, use your energy to believe, to have faith, that whatever will happen, will be for everyone’s good and will reduce the suffering and pain. As it is said in the Gurbani: “Dukh Vele ardas, Sukh Vele shukrana, Har Vele simran.” (During times of hardship, practice prayer, During times […]
His Plans are better
7/15/26 God’s plans are always better than ours. We can only pray for a small favours and limited blessings whereas his blessings don’t have any limits. Let me illustrate with a parable: A king was once roaming the streets of the city as part of an annual religious procession. As the king walked, an attendant […]
Focus on God
7/14/26 A daughter went to her father and said,“I won’t be going to temple anymore..” The father asked: “why?” She said:“when I go there, All I see is people on their mobile phones during service & bhajan,some are gossiping, others are just hanging around.” Father became silent, and then said:“OK, can I ask you to […]
Are You a Giraffe Talking to a Mouse?
7/13/26 The sun shimmered on a silver lake one bright morning. A group of animals gathered at its edge, curious and cautious. Two giraffes stepped in first, their long necks slicing the sunlight, eyes calm, voices warm. “Come in, friends! It’s not deep at all,” they called, laughing as the water brushed their knees. The […]