What I learned about Religion and spirituality-As a Practising Monk
The French Catholic writer Charles Péguy said, “Everything begins in mysticism and ends in politics.” I’ve always harboured the greatest mistrust and suspicion towards all…
Be a Rebel With a Cause – Chant Hare Krishna
I considered myself to be quite the rebel in my teens and early twenties, and I was proud of that label. I thought I was…
What is mantra meditation and its benefits?
You are not alone in your endeavor for peace and harmony in a beautiful world clouded with darkness and confusion. Actually, we want to congratulate…
Who is actually meditating?
It may seem like a strange question, with an obvious answer (I am!). But in order to understand how mantra meditation can be effective at…
From Mindfulness to Heartfulness
During kirtan, experienced chanters often call us to chant from the heart, not just the mind. We are called to go from mindfulness to heartfulness.…
Why mindfulness and meditation should not be optional during a crisis
“Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing – your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.”…
How Lifestyle Affects Consciousness
Chanting Is A Journey To Higher Consciousness Chanting is a journey towards realizing your spiritual nature and achieving higher consciousness. Part of this journey is…
The nature of suffering and how to overcome it
The first step to solving your problem, is to admit that you have a problem. So, here it goes: My name is Radha Vinode, and…
From Unconscious to Spiritual Success: Chant Now’s Yoga Roadmap
Introduction When you think of yoga, what comes to mind? For many people, yoga is about stretching and flexibility. But did you know that there’s…
Alignment 3
The following is the third and final in a series of 3 articles titled Alignment, about aligning the body, mind, and heart so that one…
Narasimha Chaturdashi
A protector like no other. Have you ever wanted or needed someone like that? Well, I guess externally it may not look like it. It…
Alignment 2
The following is the second in a series of 3 articles titled Alignment, about aligning the body, mind, and heart so that one can better…
Sing your Way to Meditation
Among many benefits, mantra meditation brings deep joy to our hearts, and one of the most blissful experiences I’ve had since I began to practice…
Alignment
The following is the first in a series of 3 articles titled alignment, about aligning the body, mind and heart so that one can better…
The Truth About Being Spiritual But Not Religious: It’s All in Your Head
“God and the devil were walking down a path one day when God spotted something sparkling by the side of the path. Picking it up…
Ekadasi – The intermittent fasting protocol suggested in ancient Indian Yogic texts to maximise health and spiritual benefits!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard of intermittent fasting. While it has only recently caught the attention of mainstream scientists and…
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