The Within, Without

It is common observation that one who is clear within (with regard to his priorities, objectives and concepts) is also one who obtains around him those situations, persons and things which contribu.. Read full story

Clarity within and time management

Drift and procrastination and the consequent listlessness and drag can be counted as the major causes for poor time management. Often, this state within manifests without as hurry, frenzy and busy-.. Read full story

Check drift and procrastination

Truths that are only too obvious to common sense are not often given their due attention because this ‘common sense’ is not always that common! Simple issues stand out, as if calling for a.. Read full story

Attend to details and reap rewards

Benjamin Franklin recounts a tale of negligence for want of just a nail, the shoe was lost and later, in consequence, the horse, the rider, the battle and ultimately the kingdom too were lost.The &.. Read full story

Small things are sometimes big

The steps to "victory over oneself" and thus to true spiritual progress would naturally vary from person to person, depending on the individual make-up of personality.

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Steps to victory over oneself

Progress towards the ultimate spiritual objective of 'victory over oneself' involves also skill, commonsense and intelligence.

Through new-found right living that would generate.. Read full story

Speech is silver, silence is golden

The virtue of speaking well, rightly and effectively also includes the capacity to stay silent, when situation demands so.

Besides earning respect and acceptance, needless probl.. Read full story

Power of words, said and unsaid

Progress to 'victory over oneself' also necessitates right and proper speech.

In this lies that uncanny power for good living.

The well-known actress, Jane Fo.. Read full story

Pursue excellence, and be contented

One of the signs in a seeker, pursuing the objective of 'victory over oneself', is contentment (santushta).

The great Tamil saint Avvaiyar observes that the mind which says to it.. Read full story

Signs of victory over oneself

Harmony, fulfilment, inner control, consistency and focus, which attend on the aspirant in his spiritual progress, bring about, finally, that art of right action (karmasu koushalam). This not only lea.. Read full story