Jai Guru Dev It may seem like a greeting. The literal meaning is Victory to the Master, the Guru But Gurudev says it’s much more than that. It is the victory of the big mind over the small mind. In fact when you contemplate on this meaning you realize how much you can get over … Continue reading Jai Guru Dev: Awakening the big mind within
Surfing Life’s Chaos: Prana, Patience, and a Pinch of Wisdom
The nature of life is uncertainty. Like a game of cricket or football, outcomes are unpredictable, but the joy is in finding the energy, the passion and doing your best regardless of the outcome. But sometimes the game becomes too tough or you lose the passion to play the game. How then can you find … Continue reading Surfing Life’s Chaos: Prana, Patience, and a Pinch of Wisdom
The Power Of a Community
When I first did my Art of Living Happiness Program, my teacher Natasha Pratap asked all the participants to take a vow - "we would not miss our weekly Sudarshan Kriya practice with the group". I said yes with a "But". I told her I was travelling to Hong Kong on work and wouldn't be … Continue reading The Power Of a Community
Consistency over Intensity
I recently read the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. It is a best seller and here I outline a summary in my own words. The 3 foundational steps James Clear espouses are (a) Your Identity - The kind of person you wish to be (b) The Process (c) The outcomes. James Clear argues that … Continue reading Consistency over Intensity
Winning small but everyday
Small steps but consistently We are too often obsessed with big impact. However taking on something really small and being consistent can be more effective. The more important element is the process. Here is a diary I now maintain. All I aim for is 5-10 minutes of exercise first thing (most times). And in recent … Continue reading Winning small but everyday
Meditation is not for everyone
Becoming aware of the internal discomfort and then wanting to change the state from within is key
The Significance of the Insignificant
After a busy 60 days that started with the confirmation of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s trip to Singapore, we are past that significant event in our lives. The significance of the significant comes from the insignificant. And so here we are doing the really insignificant, (walk, eat, drink, shop, enjoy each other’s company) that … Continue reading The Significance of the Insignificant
Falling in Love with the Unknown is Spirituality
I am in Blr. I met a few friends from 25 years ago. At my age everyone is experiencing their kids futures unfold. Many of my friends have their young ones now off to university. My friends who themselves are extremely accomplished are naturally seeing their own children pursue greater heights. After the customary exchanges … Continue reading Falling in Love with the Unknown is Spirituality
Shailesh Venkatesh 