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Meditation - Ultimate Freedom Within You

                        According to Lord Krishna ‘we are not this body, but a spirit soul and His part & parcel’. Just as our body needs food for its sustenance and nourishment, we the eternal soul also need food for our satisfaction and nourishment. But how do you get it? Meditation is the answer. ‘Meditation allows the mind, the body, and the spirit to break away a bit from everything that’s going on mentally, emotionally, and physically, and it also helps the body to relax’. What is Meditation? Meditation is a technique used for thousands of years to develop awareness of the present moment. It is a simple process of watching your mind, not fighting with the mind, not trying to control it either. It is a part of yoga, which deals with mental relaxation and concentration. Here attention is focused on thoughts and breath. Being aware of breathing automatically controls the thought process and thus relaxes mind comple...

Must-visit temples from 1000 years ago in India

  India takes pride in the country ’ s rich customs , cultural and religious history.It is a land where people of different religious beliefs live in harmony and brotherhood. Hinduism is believed to be the world ’ s oldest religion.   As one traverses the length and breadth of the country, one finds a rich India that is home to an incredibly beautiful diversity of food, colour, smells, sights and architecture , while for many it is also a symbol of religious significance and history. Apart from these factors, 1000-year-old temples in India are also one of the factors for which India is famous. Listed below are a few of them : 1.  Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu The Shore Temple, located in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, is a structural temple and an architectural marvel. It has three shrines- 2 dedicated to Lord Shiva and one to Lord Vishnu. Built during 700- 728 A.D. using blocks of granite, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple gets its name as it o...

10 minutes can change your perception to life

  "Company matters a lot. The people with which you surround yourself with are your composers. Even if a lion sits with a group of dogs for a long time, he'll start barking instead of roaring" -Tehrreem Saeed " If a drop of water falls in a lake, its density is lost, If it falls on a lotus leaf, it shines like a pearl. The drop is the same, but the company matters" @newsblare 1.          Sit for 10 minutes before a drunkard; you will feel life is very easy. 2.              Sit for 10 minutes before sadhus & saints; you will feel like gifting away everything in charity.   3.                   Sit for 10 minutes before a leader; you will feel all your studies are useless. 4.                   ...

Facts And Science Behind Indian Traditions

  India has a very long history dating back to thousands of years. Indian culture and traditions are something which has now become renowned all across the world.   Most of the Indian customs and traditions like Namaste, piercing ears, married women applying henna/mehndi or Sindoor /vermillon, and many more, are derived from our ancestors. Traditions in Hinduism were considered mainly as superstitions, but with the advent of science, it is becoming evident that it based these traditions on some scientific reasoning . Though the common people did not know the science in it, they were following these customs very faithfully over generations. This interaction with you is an attempt to bring forward the scientific reasoning behind these traditions and rituals... 1.  Why We Touch Feet of Our Elders Usually, the person of whose feet you are touching is either old or pious and respectable. We touch their feet out of respect and reduced ego, and when they acce...