Art of Living

Our emotions and feelings provoke us to think in a certain way. Our thoughts will become pure if our intentions are pure. Pure thoughts inspire us to perform pure tasks. Consequently, pure actions, pure thoughts and pure intentions provoke us to behave well. This is why purity is of utmost importance for the intellect. For…

What should we do when we are filled with disappointment and frustration?

Only your understanding can give you some relief. Understanding individuals can bear the weight of the whole world with self-respect but those who lack discretion complain to God all the time. Only lack of understanding gives rise to misery and we cannot enjoy the joy of life. Therefore, if we want to enjoy the joy…

Our Saints and great people never emphasise on hard work for materialistic happiness. Does this not affect one’s personal growth?

Our Scriptures have laid equal emphasis on Religion, wealth, desires and liberation, which are the goals of human life in Hinduism. However, wealth and desires have been placed within the boundaries of Religion and liberation. This means that we must earn wealth between these two disciplines. We need to make a Dwarka of gold by…

Why do people practice maun or silence?

During the day we waste so much of our energy. Just as we recharge our cell phones when the battery gets low, similarly, the practise of silence renews our mental, emotional and spiritual energies. Practice of silence gives you habit-forming health of mind, body and spirit. However, while practising silence, one should never forget that…

How can we maintain a righteous character in this world filled with selfishness?

Life is never good or bad. This world is filled with different types of people. It is advisable to act skilfully and wisely with other people. To have the expectation that circumstances will always be in your favour, every human will help you and all of your wishes will be fulfilled is completely wrong.

How can we be saved from the alluring influences of the West?

Our life stands on the foundations of the decisions we make. Whether from the East or West, a culture has both its benefits and limitations. We can combine and implement, with discretion, what is beneficial from both. Any person who is either born in India or a Western country can lead a good and noble…

What should be the foundation of education in today’s age? How should one balance between getting an occupation and moral values?

Even in ancient times schools used to have two divisions – Academic and Arts. In Arts, students were taught means of livelihood and in Academic, students were taught life skills. We cannot ignore that one has to gain education to earn wealth and fill stomachs. However, children must also be taught that wealth is for…

What must education be like? Schools have become businesses. Such is the state that underprivileged children, despite being bright, cannot attain any education. What are your thoughts on this?

Schools should not become big shops. Schools run with the incentive of making money will be able to provide society with experts in various fields but they will not be able to cultivate humanity and a good citizen of the country. It is valid to collect the necessary funds to meet the costs of the…

Which activities can we undertake to develop and improve the welfare of the whole society?