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The Art of Speaking Clearly: Insights from Basavanna’s Vachanas


In our fast-paced, digital world, we are surrounded by a constant stream of information—and often, misinformation. Soundbites fill our feeds, and our conversations often resemble a competition for attention rather than a genuine exchange. In this age of “idle chatter,” it is surprising. One of the most powerful and enduring guides to ethical communication isContinueContinue reading “The Art of Speaking Clearly: Insights from Basavanna’s Vachanas”

Friendship: A Redefined Perspective


I know, I know… “friendship” – a vast concept to tackle in a single blog post. But I aim to shed light on a unique facet of this bond, one often overlooked. We glorify friendship as a noble, sacrificial endeavor. Yet, genuine friendship, in its purest form, might not always involve grand sacrifices. Recently, IContinueContinue reading “Friendship: A Redefined Perspective”

Becoming a Leader: Insights from Life’s Elements


Growing up, I was surrounded by portraits of great leaders. These included Mahatma Gandhi, Gopabandhu Das, Madhubabu, Rabindranath Tagore, Jawaharlal Nehru, and my grandfather. Their faces watched over us from our school walls. Their stories of the freedom struggle kindled a wish within me. I aspired to become a leader who positively influences those aroundContinueContinue reading “Becoming a Leader: Insights from Life’s Elements”

The Path to Mental Peace: A Conversation with My Inner Self


“Your mind is like a troubled lake,” my coach once told me. “The more you try to force it to be still, the more it ripples.” Those words echoed in my head as I sat in my favorite coffee shop, wrestling with thoughts that wouldn’t let go. That’s when an interesting conversation began – notContinueContinue reading “The Path to Mental Peace: A Conversation with My Inner Self”

Interference


In a moment of introspection, supported by her wise, non-judgmental neighbor, Rita reflects on her 10-year marriage to Santosh and it’s ups and downs. During this contemplative exercise, Rita realized how her actions and decisions were influenced by proving her husband wrong or avoiding his interference. Her neighbor likens the push and pull in men-women relationships to a river and its bank, each shaping the other, creating a beautiful, albeit sometimes tumultuous, world.

Kindness! Start at home : Meditation Series


“Don’t worry if it is taking time. Make sure efforts are on. Question yourself if you have put in the right amount of effort and try to stretch yourself a bit more than yesterday. You will get it.”, a teacher said to its students who were struggling to get the concept. As teachers teach fromContinueContinue reading “Kindness! Start at home : Meditation Series”

Love yourself to be able to keep calm. And calm yourself to be able to love


‘You look beautiful, I said with the flower arrangement. It is nothing special, but I liked it a lot. I kept looking at it for a while. Marigold at the center smiled and was feeling awkward. I could see it blush, and the flowers around started looking elsewhere. I asked, “What?” with a smile.”Don’t stareContinueContinue reading “Love yourself to be able to keep calm. And calm yourself to be able to love”