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Good health is our greatest treasure. We realised the importance of good health in the last few years, especially when the pandemic paralysed the world. What is the greatest healing prayer? Ever wondered what to pray for good health and how to make the mind stronger when it comes to battling illnesses? Post-pandemic, almost everyone has suffered in terms of their health. For many people, there were prolonged bouts of illness as their immunity seemed compromised.  [Subscribe to Svara's Newsletter for Books, Travel and Creative Living]                               [Source: Pexels Photograph by Phillipe Donn ] If you love reading books,  follow Svara's Bookshelf on Instagram! How do I pray for my Health? Sri Paramahansa Yogananda says, " Catering to sensations is the cause of all suffering and misery. St. Francis called the body 'Brother Donkey'. If one loves one's pet dog with a deep attachment, he will ...

It's September already - wow! That is how I feel about every passing month in 2018. No other year has brought so many changes, month by month, in my life. This is more like, 'you are kidding me, right?' roller coaster ride, with stunning 'UPs' and some heart-wrenching 'LOWs.' [READ: Feeling depressed?]                                                                               {Image: Pixabay}                                 You know, there were days when I felt like there is no humanity left in this world.  Swami often says, "Trust only in God." What a beautiful reminder, isn't it? The silver lining is that the sun never stops shining and life goes on, right?  We have to put ourselves tog...

Just as writers go through a phase known as 'writer's block', spiritual seekers pass through a much dreaded phase called 'Dark night of the soul.' Know what the 'Perfect Masters' say.  ! [READ: Tantra and Tantric Practices: What does Tantric mean?]                           FOLLOW MY BOARDS ON PINTEREST Speaking to Ruzbeh N. Bharucha on this, Dada Vaswani, '' Everyone has to go through it. It is like being stripped naked. There were Spanish mystics such as St. John of the Cross, St Teresa of Avila, Raymond and others who described it as 'dark night of the soul' and even in Christian literature, there is a chapter titled 'The Cloud of Unknowing'.'' This phase is known to visit even the best and most perfect 'Masters' before they achieve a state of ''illumination.'' So, what exactly does a seeker feel and experience during this scary sounding phase called 'Dark night of the Soul'? [ R...

For those who are struggling every day to ''lift" themselves on the spiritual path, it is a constant struggle because there are so many levels to juggle. The relationships that we co-create with others, the experiences of conflict and disappointment that it often brings and the attachment we place on the results of our actions - it is NOT easy at all to balance these things or to stay detached from what is happening. So, how do you embrace a happier self on the path?                                           (Image Credit: Pexels) Meditation Every religion advocates contemplation of God and to bask in Higher Awareness of the Creator who may be referred to in different names and forms. You can call your father ''Daddy" or "Achan" or ''Appa" or "Papa". The important thing is not what you call him but how deep a bond you have while you address him - the energies at play, the t...

Long before sitting in meditation became something fashionable as it is today, meditation was a way of life for spiritual souls who longed  to still the restless mind. The Rishis sat in meditation for hundreds and thousands of years so that they could listen to the Word of God from within them. From the Word of God they heard, we received priceless gems of spiritual treasures in the form of Vedas, Upanishads, mantras. It is said that even Lord Buddha had experimented with over ten thousand techniques in meditation! Okay, I must say that I don't have any "proof" but that's the buzz in the spiritual realm. While many of us struggle with it, it helps to understand what happens inside us when we meditate.  Whenever I meditate, my experience varies from day to day. There is just one exception though. I always see a lotus with baby pink  petals  blossom in my heart region and as I meditate, the petals turn a pale, beautiful gold. Following this, I se...

Doreen Virtue’s book, “Assertiveness for Earth Angels” brings to life the reality of Earth Angels in very easy way. It’s an exciting must-read!   Enjoyed reading this? Then,  do subscribe to my Substack newsletter! Who are Earth Angels? Earth Angels have amazing superpowers in: Music Arts Writing Healing Manifesting miracles for others such as controlling weather conditions and  becoming invisible at will. How to Identify Earth Angels by their Traits To know whether you are an Earth Angel, take a look at their known traits that are explained in this book: You have a graceful and compassionate aura that inspires people . Your presence “lifts” everyone to happier spirits – it is proof of who you really are. You don’t judge others but you overdo the “acceptance” bit. So, you tolerate even those who show no respect for boundaries. You cannot stand anyone suffering or being in pain. You are constantly “rescuing people” because it...

" When you listen to a thought, you are not only aware of the thought but also of yourself as the witness. A new dimension of consciousness has come in. As you listen to the thought, you feel a conscious presence - your deeper self - behind or underneath the thought as it were ." - Eckhart Tolle ( The Power of NOW) You don't change overnight. A series of events build up towards creating an opportunity for change.  And yes,  that's how it all started with me.  Like a bolt from the blue, I started to crave for silence. I began to focus on NOW instead of the past or the future.  [SUBSCRIBE TO MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK] Action Plan: Create a time slot to meditate YES it worked! Here's how silence helped me to understand myself better. The more I began to practice silence, the more peaceful I began to feel. Through silence and meditation, I began to love myself more, be less critical of my actions and become more involved in the present .  There w...

A Hebrew teaching by the sage Hillel the Elder: "If I am not for myself, who will be for me?" (Tiny Buddha) I am not a quiet person by nature. I love to talk. I keep talking with those I am close to. Sometimes I think my mind and voice can never remain still.  I am the chatterbox in the family but family members say that wherever I go, I make it a festive celebration of sorts. So, you can imagine how difficult it can be for some one as talkative as me to practice silence on a daily basis. But if I can do it, be assured that you will be able to do so too.    [READ: What are Tantric Practices? Find out!]                                            [Image: Pexels.com] Lessons from Silence Here are some vital lessons I have learned from practicing silence and I truly hope you find it useful: 1. Silence makes you stronger and it helps you to think ...