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One Who Knows Not – Poem
One who knows not and knows that he knows not is a child – teach him. One who knows not and knows not that he knows not is a fool – shun him. These are a couple of versus from a poem I read during my school days. Here’s what these verses mean. 1. One […]
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The Story of Ganesha and Muruga (Subjective & Objective Realities)
Here’s a story from Hindu Mythology that I find really fascinating. I have known this story all along (since I was a kid), but only recently did I realize the deeper meaning behind it. So here’s the story: Lord Shiv is married to Lord Parvati and they have two sons – Ganesha and Muruga. One […]
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Lessons You Can Learn From the Lotus Leaf (About Beliefs)
Take a look at the lotus leaf. It floats on water. It is surrounded by water. It even has droplets of water on its surface. But it is still untouched by water. The lotus leaf has a coating that acts as a shield between the leaf’s surface and the water. This shield helps it stay […]
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Is Sleep a Form of Meditation?
Can sleep be considered a form of meditation? The short answer to this question is No. Sleep is not a form meditation. So how exactly does sleep differ from meditation? Let’s dive a little deeper and find out the exact differences between sleep and meditation. What is the purpose of meditation? Let’s start by first […]
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Difference Between ‘Being Conscious’ and ‘Realizing Your Consciousness’
For the sake of clarity, the words ‘Awareness’, ‘Consciousness’ and ‘Attention’ all mean the same thing. I use these terms interchangeably in this article. There are some who might claim that ‘attention’ and ‘awareness/consciousness’ are two separate aspects of the mind, but I disagree. This is because, when you give attention to something, you bring […]
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Eliminate Social Anxiety By Becoming Aware Of Thought Patterns and Associated Emotions
Social anxiety happens when we become ‘self conscious’ in social situations. So what does being ‘self conscious’ mean? Contrary to what the word ‘self conscious’ seems to imply, it has nothing to do with having a high level of consciousness. In-fact, it is the opposite. When you are self conscious, your awareness/attention is lost in […]
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Powerful Meditation Technique To Train Your Attention
Imagine riding a horse without reins or blinders. Without the reins, you pretty much have no control over the horse. You go where the horse takes you. Your motion will be highly zig zag as the horse gets distracted by every small thing that it sees. And there is a huge possibility that you will […]
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What Exactly Is A Spiritual Awakening? (Based on science)
There is a lot of mumbo jumbo surrounding the term ‘spiritual awakening’. Let’s trash all the woo woo stuff and learn exactly what it is from a scientific perspective. To start with, there is nothing spiritual about a spiritual awakening. It is one of the most natural states to be in. The reason why we […]
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Every Belief is Like a Little Entity (The Truth About Subconscious Beliefs)
Every single belief that you hold in your mind is like a little entity. And just like an entity wishes to survive, every belief wishes to survive. From a scientific perspective, a belief is a neural network (a collection of neurons). Once a neural network is formed, the neurons in the network try their best […]
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Becoming Conscious of Your Attention (True Awakening)
The mind can essentially be divided into two – the conscious mind and the subconscious mind. The subconscious mind is nothing but a collection of ‘automated programs’. This includes your ego construct, your self beliefs, thought patterns, habits etc. The conscious mind on the other hand is the seat of your ‘attention’ or ‘awareness’ or […]
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