This COVID lockdown times have had a few very memorable powerful spiritual experiences. Samvatsari Bhaav Pratikraman, a few Sadhguru sathsangs, Akhand Diya (in a different way).. add to that a Zoom Garba session for this Navratri! (what is garba?) Organized by Dada Bhagwan Foundation, I was intrigued by their Zoom Garba plan. I thought it […]
Spiritual Practices
Finding My Way To Bhaav Pratrikraman, Samvatsari Alochana for Paryushan
“Samvatsari” is the last day of Paryushan for us Shwetambar Jains. The Samvatasarik Pratikraman – a 3 to 4 hour event is a big deal for Jains all over the world. And even those who hardly follow any Jain stuff, will try to do this Pratikraman. This Pratikraman is an event where formal forgiveness is […]
Akhand Diya Benefits After 2 months
I experimented with the proverbial Akhand Diya for the International Day of Yoga on 21st June, 2020. (here’s why & how) Since then the diya has been going strong. I have been able to manage the “akhand” or perpetual state of the diya quite well with only a few down times. I feel it has […]
How To Setup An Akhand Diya
This International Yoga Day, I started on a challenge to set up an Akhand Diya. “Akhand” implies unceasing, so a lamp that remains lit for decades if not longer. But I wasn’t aiming for a decade or anything that grand (Phew!). I basically wanted to keep one lit for a few days. So that I […]
Spiritual Infrastructure: The Indian Heritage
Just a quick note about what I mean with this term because it is not often heard. The dictionary meaning of Infrastructure is: the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. So for spiritual sadhana – what is the infrastructure that […]
Beginner’s Guide to Meditation: Here’s a Start!
A few different people have told me that they want to start meditation but not sure how/where. Obviously, there are multiple options in the market, but people aren’t sure where to start. I thought a bit about it and have come up with a few suggestions. Before that, a quick note on what meditation means. […]