Machine and the Operator

The one who has realised God feels: I’m the machine,  and Thou, O Lord the Operator. I am the house and Thou art the dweller. I am the chariot and Thou art the Driver. I move as Thou movest me; I speak as Thou makest me speak.  –  Sri Ramakrishna. Hello friends, a very warm

Morning Shows the Day or….

Painting courtesy: Riya, a birthday gift to me. Hello friends, we all have heard that morning shows the day but it was proved literally wrong in my case. Today when I got up in the morning about 7.45 am (it was the weekend afterall), there was no sign of bright sun trickling in. I apprehensively

The Elevation of Mind

“It is not necessary to worship inside the temple every day. Gopura Darshanam will itself elevate the mind ” – Sri Chandrashekharendra Saraswati. Hello friends, whatever faith we happen to follow, visiting the place of worship whether a temple, church, gurudwara or a mosque, it provides us with a sense of peace and happiness. In

To Search for a Mirage!

Cover photo painted by my daughter, Riya “When we are able to stop we can pay attention to everything that is happening in our bodies and in our minds; this way we can begin to take care of ourselves. We already have enough conditions for our happiness. We just need to stop and recognise them