Why does man compromise with his ideals, engage in actions which are below the dignity of a human being or perform deeds that have a negative impact on his mind, thereby creating more sorrow for himself? Why does it happen? In the Read More >>

Compromising our ideals is also a form of paapam. We have a mental picture of an ideal life; but are we ready to make the necessary sacrifices to actualise it? Let us take the simple example of deciding to get up early in the morning. However, when the alarm rings, I Read More >>

The last question posed by Arjuna to Sri Krishna in Chapter three is one that is of great relevance to all of us. Why does man commit sin? Even though he does not want to (anichchena), still, in spite of himself, he does so. What is that force, factor, or entity that Read More >>

Whatever a great person or a Shreshta Purusha (leader) does, his example is followed by others (Bhagavad Gita 3.21). For instance, if you admire someone in the field of sports, music, theatre or spirituality, there is a tendency to imitate the behaviour of that personRead More >>

The Bhagavad Gita contains two slokas which encapsulate the principles of leadership. Sri Krishna reveals how a leader should himself act and how to lead or guide others. Spiritually ignorant people are attached to results (saktah)Read More >>

Prakriti at Play SWAMI TEJOMAYANANDA Spiritually ignorant people are attached to actions (karma) and the results of action (karmaphal). The man of wisdom remains totally unattached to both.  What makes one person attached and the other so Read More >>

ACTION TO PERFECTION   BLOG   14 A Responsible Leader SWAMI TEJOMAYANANDA Whatever a great person or a ShrRead More >>

ACTION TO PERFECTION   The Art of Selfless Action   SWAMI TEJOMAYANANDA Read More >>

Online link : http://www.speakingtree.in/blog/the-wheel-of-creation In the Gita, Sri Krishna counsels Arjuna to do his duty and not run away from the battlefield. He gives an impRead More >>

Online link :http://www.speakingtree.in/blog/life-is-share-and-care The Gita, declares that a person who repeatedly takes from the totality, but never contributes to it, is a thief. Here, Sri Krishna has used a very powerful word. A Thief The commonly understood meaning oRead More >>