Chanting The Hare Krishna Maha Mantra: A Path to Reducing Stress and Finding Inner Peace In the fast-paced and often chaotic world we live in, stress has become a common companion for many. The demands of work, relationships, and the daily grind can leave us feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained. In search of solace … Read more
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 forms of organised religion. I’ve also forever been seeking – “truth” and “meaning” and “purpose”. Today, I’m a monk in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. It has been a … Read more
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 you. Well done. You are AMAZING. Just a little further, and the hankerings of the innermost chambers of your heart will be fulfilled beyond all expectation. The following is an … Read more
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 controlling the mind, we need to make a distinction between the mind of the meditator and the meditator him-/herself. It is a subtle distinction, but a very important one, because … Read more
Opportunity in Crisis This pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives. Millions are infected and hundreds of thousands have already died across the world with no end in sight still. A staggering number of jobs have been lost and almost all major economies are facing the prospect of a protracted recession, potentially the worst … Read more
“Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing – your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.” ― Victor E. Frankl If you’re anything like me, you’re probably struggling to stay focused and mindful these days. And by “mindful” I mean paying attention to what’s happening at … Read more