Contemplating Aloud

  Every now and then, we will face things that we cannot control. The untrained person might feel an increase in heart-rate, faster breath rate, restlessness and irritation.  Irregularity and volatility in heart rate has a far more harmful effect than one imagines because heart along-with the mind controls all functions of the body. It is therefore wise to know methods to stay calm in stressful times.  A lot of people have overcome difficulties, but blessed is the man who can face them without falling prey to restless thoughts. At an age where humans are hungry for truth, it is best to study the divine teachings with a scientific mind.   The divine teachings say - center within yourself and you will be able to remain in joy amidst crashing worlds. I would like to write about instructions given by Krishna in the Gita, which can help deal with some difficult situations. He talks about surrender. Unfortunately, the concept of surrender is often clouded or confused ...

  I meant to write this yesterday, but my laptop got slow when I wanted to start writing. I want to write about my moments of peace and traces of joy I experienced at the beginning of this week. One morning this week, I felt peace took over me. I could perceive within myself complete absence of fear, jealousy, hatred, anger, grief, excessive pride and contempt towards another person. It was a complete state of equanimity in body and mind. It led to calmness. I was able to carry it into all my personal and professional activities throughout the week. The small joy felt like someone caressing the hair gently.  My sincere wish is that everyone experiences something similar because it is beautiful! It feels like everyone who will come in contact with you will experience joy and peace in their own time, there is no second guessing that.  Of-course these do not come without work. Just like flowers and fruits sprout from a plant after you sow the seed and water it regularly, exp...