Prarthna Saran, Author at The Sunday Guardian Live

Mind, a sacred space

A mind at rest is a temple of pure joy. Just as one daily cleans and sweeps every particle of dirt out of the...

Mind, a sacred space

A mind at rest is a temple of pure joy. Just as one daily cleans and sweeps every particle of dirt out of the...

Mind, a sacred space

A mind at rest is a temple of pure joy. Just as one daily cleans and sweeps every particle of dirt out of the...

Live in peace, not in pieces

There seems to be no parallel in the memory of man to the fear and anxiety, neurosis and tragic projection of calamity that permeates...

Live in peace, not in pieces

There seems to be no parallel in the memory of man to the fear and anxiety, neurosis and tragic projection of calamity that permeates...

Live in peace, not in pieces

There seems to be no parallel in the memory of man to the fear and anxiety, neurosis and tragic projection of calamity that permeates...

Givers and takers of charity

The Geeta classifies charity into three broad categories. The first is Satvik which is the giving of charity selflessly, respectfully, without expectation, and with...

Givers and takers of charity

The Geeta classifies charity into three broad categories. The first is Satvik which is the giving of charity selflessly, respectfully, without expectation, and with...

Givers and takers of charity

The Geeta classifies charity into three broad categories. The first is Satvik which is the giving of charity selflessly, respectfully, without expectation, and with...

Of Bheekh and Bhiksha

Bheekh is given to a Bhikhari and Bhiksha to a Bhikshu. One is lower and the other is higher than you. The Bhikhari (beggar)...

Of Bheekh and Bhiksha

Bheekh is given to a Bhikhari and Bhiksha to a Bhikshu. One is lower and the other is higher than you. The Bhikhari (beggar)...

Of Bheekh and Bhiksha

Bheekh is given to a Bhikhari and Bhiksha to a Bhikshu. One is lower and the other is higher than you. The Bhikhari (beggar)...

Charity, the great purifier

Wealth is given the pure and noble stature of ‘mother’ Lakshmi in Hinduism. She is worshipped as the mother who nourishes all. A mother’s...

Charity, the great purifier

Wealth is given the pure and noble stature of ‘mother’ Lakshmi in Hinduism. She is worshipped as the mother who nourishes all. A mother’s...

Charity, the great purifier

Wealth is given the pure and noble stature of ‘mother’ Lakshmi in Hinduism. She is worshipped as the mother who nourishes all. A mother’s...

A tale told by Swami Ram: Part III

The king put forth his next question: “ What does God do?” The Pajee asked for his master to be brought to the court....

A tale told by Swami Ram: Part III

The king put forth his next question: “ What does God do?” The Pajee asked for his master to be brought to the court....

A tale told by Swami Ram: Part III

The king put forth his next question: “ What does God do?” The Pajee asked for his master to be brought to the court....

A Tale told by Swami Ram: Part 2

Now with the Pajee comfortably ensconced on the throne, the humbled yet arrogant king repeated his first question, “Where does God sit?” Anticipating that...

A Tale told by Swami Ram: Part 2

Now with the Pajee comfortably ensconced on the throne, the humbled yet arrogant king repeated his first question, “Where does God sit?” Anticipating that...

A Tale told by Swami Ram: Part 2

Now with the Pajee comfortably ensconced on the throne, the humbled yet arrogant king repeated his first question, “Where does God sit?” Anticipating that...

A tale told by Swami Ram

An emperor once summoned a governor (Qazi) to test his religious knowledge. The Qazi had some religious pretentions which helped him to keep up...

A tale told by Swami Ram

An emperor once summoned a governor (Qazi) to test his religious knowledge. The Qazi had some religious pretentions which helped him to keep up...

A tale told by Swami Ram

An emperor once summoned a governor (Qazi) to test his religious knowledge. The Qazi had some religious pretentions which helped him to keep up...

One Guru with true knowledge

Should one have just one personal Guru? Swami Shivanandaji answered: “Drink deeply from one man alone.It is useless to wander from one to another...

One Guru with true knowledge

Should one have just one personal Guru? Swami Shivanandaji answered: “Drink deeply from one man alone.It is useless to wander from one to another...

One Guru with true knowledge

Should one have just one personal Guru? Swami Shivanandaji answered: “Drink deeply from one man alone.It is useless to wander from one to another...

How does a Guru help?

Can the guru carry you to the goal? No doubt that the guru purifies and uplifts the mind from its previous dross enabling the...

How does a Guru help?

Can the guru carry you to the goal? No doubt that the guru purifies and uplifts the mind from its previous dross enabling the...

How does a Guru help?

Can the guru carry you to the goal? No doubt that the guru purifies and uplifts the mind from its previous dross enabling the...

What about the fake gurus?

There is a whole bevy of fake ‘God-men’, in India and the world over, in the fancy dress of spiritual masters ,as it helps...

What about the fake gurus?

There is a whole bevy of fake ‘God-men’, in India and the world over, in the fancy dress of spiritual masters ,as it helps...

What about the fake gurus?

There is a whole bevy of fake ‘God-men’, in India and the world over, in the fancy dress of spiritual masters ,as it helps...

Why do I need a Guru?

The word ‘Guru’ forms a market vocabulary today. There is a ‘ Style Guru’, a ‘Diet Guru’, ‘ Management Guru’ as well as a...

Why do I need a Guru?

The word ‘Guru’ forms a market vocabulary today. There is a ‘ Style Guru’, a ‘Diet Guru’, ‘ Management Guru’ as well as a...

Why do I need a Guru?

The word ‘Guru’ forms a market vocabulary today. There is a ‘ Style Guru’, a ‘Diet Guru’, ‘ Management Guru’ as well as a...

The ‘Me’ that wasn’t

Things are important so long as you give them importance. Free yourself from judgement and peace will flow through you. People around you suddenly...

The ‘Me’ that wasn’t

Things are important so long as you give them importance. Free yourself from judgement and peace will flow through you. People around you suddenly...

The ‘Me’ that wasn’t

Things are important so long as you give them importance. Free yourself from judgement and peace will flow through you. People around you suddenly...

A visit to Bankey Bihari temple

In a narrow alley, precariously perched on the seat of a cycle rickshaw, we jostled through the crowded street of Garland sellers. Champa, Rose,...

A visit to Bankey Bihari temple

In a narrow alley, precariously perched on the seat of a cycle rickshaw, we jostled through the crowded street of Garland sellers. Champa, Rose,...

A visit to Bankey Bihari temple

In a narrow alley, precariously perched on the seat of a cycle rickshaw, we jostled through the crowded street of Garland sellers. Champa, Rose,...

Please mind the gap

You are mature when you learn to ’let go’ mentally. The warning announcement by the London Tube, “PLEASE MIND THE GAP “ , made...

Please mind the gap

You are mature when you learn to ’let go’ mentally. The warning announcement by the London Tube, “PLEASE MIND THE GAP “ , made...

Please mind the gap

You are mature when you learn to ’let go’ mentally. The warning announcement by the London Tube, “PLEASE MIND THE GAP “ , made...

Why is camphor lit for arati?

According to Vedanta the body takes birth to fulfill desires.These desires are subtle , like the mental fragrances of the individuality. Therefore they are termed as...

Why is camphor lit for arati?

According to Vedanta the body takes birth to fulfill desires.These desires are subtle , like the mental fragrances of the individuality. Therefore they are termed as...

Why is camphor lit for arati?

According to Vedanta the body takes birth to fulfill desires.These desires are subtle , like the mental fragrances of the individuality. Therefore they are termed as...

A mad man’s story

A well decorated delicious cake may tempt your tastebuds, but if you are told, “No, stop, don’t eat that, there is poison in it”,...

A mad man’s story

A well decorated delicious cake may tempt your tastebuds, but if you are told, “No, stop, don’t eat that, there is poison in it”,...

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