Prarthna Saran, Author at The Sunday Guardian Live

Providing is not parenting

Most parents today are busy providing, not parenting. The inculcating of obedience and discipline in children is a major part of parenting. Children must...

Can one really ‘see’ God?

During one of Swami Chinmayanandaji ‘s visits to Delhi we were sitting around him and basking in his divine presence, when a ten-year old...

Can one really ‘see’ God?

During one of Swami Chinmayanandaji ‘s visits to Delhi we were sitting around him and basking in his divine presence, when a ten-year old...

Can one really ‘see’ God?

During one of Swami Chinmayanandaji ‘s visits to Delhi we were sitting around him and basking in his divine presence, when a ten-year old...

The ten headed demon

The ten headed and twenty armed Ravana is a biological monstrosity. No such human being ever existed. So, what was he? A representative caricature...

The ten headed demon

The ten headed and twenty armed Ravana is a biological monstrosity. No such human being ever existed. So, what was he? A representative caricature...

The ten headed demon

The ten headed and twenty armed Ravana is a biological monstrosity. No such human being ever existed. So, what was he? A representative caricature...

Ravana’s Trikoot, the mount sans fear

The fabled Trikoot mountain on which the megalomaniac Ravana had built his gem studded golden capital called Lanka, had three peaks. It was legendary...

Ravana’s Trikoot, the mount sans fear

The fabled Trikoot mountain on which the megalomaniac Ravana had built his gem studded golden capital called Lanka, had three peaks. It was legendary...

Ravana’s Trikoot, the mount sans fear

The fabled Trikoot mountain on which the megalomaniac Ravana had built his gem studded golden capital called Lanka, had three peaks. It was legendary...

Why do we need to pray?

Do we pray ‘let thy will be done ‘ or do we pray ‘ let my will be done?’ Is prayer an administrative advice...

Why do we need to pray?

Do we pray ‘let thy will be done ‘ or do we pray ‘ let my will be done?’ Is prayer an administrative advice...

Why do we need to pray?

Do we pray ‘let thy will be done ‘ or do we pray ‘ let my will be done?’ Is prayer an administrative advice...

Of rivers and waters

The quiet rippling Ganges unripples the nerves. Incessantly flowing like the mind, unidirectional, disciplined, seeking a single destination, the Ocean. So should be the...

Of rivers and waters

The quiet rippling Ganges unripples the nerves. Incessantly flowing like the mind, unidirectional, disciplined, seeking a single destination, the Ocean. So should be the...

Of rivers and waters

The quiet rippling Ganges unripples the nerves. Incessantly flowing like the mind, unidirectional, disciplined, seeking a single destination, the Ocean. So should be the...

Fasting and feasting

“No religion will last very long if it does not understand the common needs and desires of people and keeps insisting only on strict...

Fasting and feasting

“No religion will last very long if it does not understand the common needs and desires of people and keeps insisting only on strict...

Fasting and feasting

“No religion will last very long if it does not understand the common needs and desires of people and keeps insisting only on strict...

Teachings from an ancient tale

Once a courtier happened to see the beautiful princess. A mad desire to possess her totally possessed him. Desperate and enslaved by his desire he...

Teachings from an ancient tale

Once a courtier happened to see the beautiful princess. A mad desire to possess her totally possessed him. Desperate and enslaved by his desire he...

Teachings from an ancient tale

Once a courtier happened to see the beautiful princess. A mad desire to possess her totally possessed him. Desperate and enslaved by his desire he...

Japa: Chant the name

Japa, or chanting the name of the Lord with total devotion and regularity is one of the most useful tools for mind control. Learning...

Japa: Chant the name

Japa, or chanting the name of the Lord with total devotion and regularity is one of the most useful tools for mind control. Learning...

Japa: Chant the name

Japa, or chanting the name of the Lord with total devotion and regularity is one of the most useful tools for mind control. Learning...

Shraadh: A tribute to ancestors

In youthful irreverence and educational pride a young person asked Swami Chinmayanandaji to explain how the offerings of food and water and charity in...

Shraadh: A tribute to ancestors

In youthful irreverence and educational pride a young person asked Swami Chinmayanandaji to explain how the offerings of food and water and charity in...

Shraadh: A tribute to ancestors

In youthful irreverence and educational pride a young person asked Swami Chinmayanandaji to explain how the offerings of food and water and charity in...

The meaning of surrender

“Do with me what you will. Only give me ever increasing love for your feet.” This is how Raman Maharshi described surrender. We crystallise...

The meaning of surrender

“Do with me what you will. Only give me ever increasing love for your feet.” This is how Raman Maharshi described surrender. We crystallise...

The meaning of surrender

“Do with me what you will. Only give me ever increasing love for your feet.” This is how Raman Maharshi described surrender. We crystallise...

The ever smiling Krishna

The biography of Krishna is full of tears, yet Krishna was always joyous and bubbling with enthusiasm. Adversities unlimited, yet he refused to be...

The ever smiling Krishna

The biography of Krishna is full of tears, yet Krishna was always joyous and bubbling with enthusiasm. Adversities unlimited, yet he refused to be...

The ever smiling Krishna

The biography of Krishna is full of tears, yet Krishna was always joyous and bubbling with enthusiasm. Adversities unlimited, yet he refused to be...

All about greed

Wealth falls into three categories , (Artha) is wealth earned piously, spent on your needs and in the service of society. The second category...

All about greed

Wealth falls into three categories , (Artha) is wealth earned piously, spent on your needs and in the service of society. The second category...

All about greed

Wealth falls into three categories , (Artha) is wealth earned piously, spent on your needs and in the service of society. The second category...

The happiness story

Gurudev Swami Chinmayanandaji was a master teacher. Driving a point home with an interesting story or an unforgettable example was one of his great...

The happiness story

Gurudev Swami Chinmayanandaji was a master teacher. Driving a point home with an interesting story or an unforgettable example was one of his great...

The happiness story

Gurudev Swami Chinmayanandaji was a master teacher. Driving a point home with an interesting story or an unforgettable example was one of his great...

Early hurdles in meditation

A spiritual seeker’s difficult path is called “walking on a razor’s edge” by the kathopanishad. This is because the seeker is trying hard to...

Early hurdles in meditation

A spiritual seeker’s difficult path is called “walking on a razor’s edge” by the kathopanishad. This is because the seeker is trying hard to...

Early hurdles in meditation

A spiritual seeker’s difficult path is called “walking on a razor’s edge” by the kathopanishad. This is because the seeker is trying hard to...

The significance of Aarati

The common Hindu ritual of Aarati is done at the end of all pujas. Aarati is done by the lighting of camphor and moving...

The significance of Aarati

The common Hindu ritual of Aarati is done at the end of all pujas. Aarati is done by the lighting of camphor and moving...

The significance of Aarati

The common Hindu ritual of Aarati is done at the end of all pujas. Aarati is done by the lighting of camphor and moving...

Ekantam is solitary bliss

Someone asked Gurudev, Swami Chinmayanandaji, as to why one should cultivate withdrawal, do Japa or practise mauna ( silence) to quieten the mind for...

Ekantam is solitary bliss

Someone asked Gurudev, Swami Chinmayanandaji, as to why one should cultivate withdrawal, do Japa or practise mauna ( silence) to quieten the mind for...

Ekantam is solitary bliss

Someone asked Gurudev, Swami Chinmayanandaji, as to why one should cultivate withdrawal, do Japa or practise mauna ( silence) to quieten the mind for...

Significance of Pradakshina

Village belles living close to the deserts walk miles every day to fetch water .They usually carry 5 to 7 pots , balancing them...

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