Category: Anecdotes

The Himalayan Master-Neem Karoli Baba of Kainchi Dham

Kainchi Dham has always evoked a deep, reverent feeling in us. Tucked away from the city and nestled in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, this was the abode of Maharaj Ji, fondly called Neem Karoli Baba.  Certainly, it must a connection from our past lives, like a sacred tie with the land and its people. … Continue reading The Himalayan Master-Neem Karoli Baba of Kainchi Dham

Hello Spring and My Good Old Friends!

Spring is always a wonderful time to watch out for. The world around you comes to life, turning so vivid and colorful. Lanes are filled with pretty flowers and so are the public parks, streets, and boulevards. If you own a garden, you wouldn’t blink before you buy some for yourself. Phlox, Petunia, Pansy, Lily, Dianthus, … Continue reading Hello Spring and My Good Old Friends!

Your Strength and Support, It Matters…

Two months ago, my office shifted to a new location. What was earlier a 5-minute commute is now a 25-minute drive. This means I have time to think, read or listen during that journey. We all have a tendency to keep ourselves busy. Not that it is a bad thing to do. I feel, sometimes, we … Continue reading Your Strength and Support, It Matters…

That Father’s tiny habits liberated a vast world for his daughter

My father taught me to live life with wonder, hope, joy, and self-assurance. I realize that it was never a deliberate effort on his part to impart these lessons to me; they had always been an extension of his personality. He probably never felt the need to teach me anything different. His teachings always reflected … Continue reading That Father’s tiny habits liberated a vast world for his daughter

Make your life 10x happier with 5 simple rituals

Sometimes we don’t know what will make us happy. And this is a feeling that must be universal. It cannot be a single man’s obsession and persuasion of fulfillment and joy. We all are perpetually on a quest for the ultimate purpose of life. Yet, many of us are lost, adrift in complexities of daily … Continue reading Make your life 10x happier with 5 simple rituals

When do you know it is true love?

When two souls entwine and understand each other in thoughts, in words, in sorrows, in joys When two souls see each other’s goodness, promising to take care of the bad ones When two souls don’t give up despite the hurdles When their hearts fear and flutter in days of distance, in times of dispute Carefree, … Continue reading When do you know it is true love?

That One Spiritual Moment

Solitude is like a spiritual experience. It is in this moment when you become acutely aware of the things around you; the filtered sun rays inside your room, the wind, the plants, the flowers, and the tiny insects crawling beneath your feet. Spend some time with yourself. It is a revelation! Img source: Photo by David von Diemar on Unsplash