Old part of Bombay. Defunct cotton mill, large and cavernous. Car left in a lane. Waiting alone in the mill for someone late. Supine on a wooden cot by the…
Category: Mind and Body Contemplations
Rational, liberal, atheist Hindu?
I am a Hindu, a Brahmin, a vegetarian and all for animal rights. Yet my first and instinctive reaction when I heard about the beef ban in Maharashtra was one…
How Meditation Made a Powerful Positive Change in Me
It came late to me but has been totally worth it.
Before I started meditating there was hardly any guarantee how I would react to people and situations. Or I should admit there was a guarantee I would most likely respond…
Reflections on Meditation – III – How to Get it Right
Techniques and tips from my experience.
Meditating is hard. It is not a natural trait of ours. While we are awake, the brain naturally keeps thinking, at some level. I have been attempting to achieve a…
Reflections on Meditation – II – What is its Ideal State of Mind?
Empty? Focused on something? Filled with light?
When I started meditating I assumed that the aim is to achieve a state of thoughtlessness. However, I know that there are allusions in many places to meditators achieving nirvana,…
Reflections on Meditation – I – Value
The value of meditation.
I started meditating recently and have been asking myself — What is the value of meditation? In looking for an answer, I considered the possibilities in the usual 4 areas…
The State of Grace that Blesses Us Sometimes in Life
Rare states of bliss to savour and recall.
One day I was walking along on a footpath next to a green field. The trees were in bloom, the air was clear, and it was peaceful all around, with…
Why We Need To Be Pro-active To Achieve Bliss
Happiness for ourself and those we love is in our hands.
Without practical action, there can only be a false bliss or false Ananda. Many respected people are writing and teaching us how to become aware of and control one’s mind…