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Swati Chopra writes on spirituality and mindfulness. Blog: swatichopra.com

Dharma palana disciplines the seeker, guides him to the path of virtue, and takes his mind to right thinking and right action. (Representational Image)

Mystic Mantra: Wisdom in no-thing

Koans cause a unique spiritual tension that forces the mind to break out of the trap of logic.

31 May 2018 1:26 AM IST

Shri Ram is always seen wielding a bow and arrow.

Mystic Mantra: In the name of Ram

The journey of life begins with Ram and ends with Ram.

24 March 2018 12:26 AM IST

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Mystic Mantra: The sacred word

A modern-day twist to mantra yoga, in my view, lies in affirmations .

28 Feb 2018 2:58 AM IST

In the run up to International Yoga Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has suggested setting up of yoga parks where people can find inner peace in the lap of nature. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Spiritual changemakers

Women spiritual masters, poets and yoginis have been harbingers of change.

3 Feb 2018 5:27 AM IST

God always wants us to triumph over our karmic hurdles because only then will we fulfill the purpose of life, which is to grow into better human beings.

Mystic Mantra: A mindful New Year

The Mahatma encouraged inmates to follow frugality as a life-choice, not out of a sense of deprivation, but because it...

30 Dec 2017 12:50 AM IST

According to experts one should give equal importance to working out and feeling good for a better life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Seeking spirituality

Most wisdom traditions emphasise recognising and eliminating the ego , for this might just be the tightest blindfold of...

30 Nov 2017 1:55 AM IST

Lord Ram (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: The Ram within

Most epics and myths have a subtext that encourages people to look within.

19 Oct 2017 2:59 AM IST

Navratri is divided into sets of three days to worship different aspects of the supreme Goddess.

Mystic Mantra: Nine nights, 10 goddesses

Bhuvaneshwari is goddess/ruler of the created world where all beings exist.

22 Sept 2017 5:56 AM IST

Devotees participate in a procession transporting giant idol of Hindu god Ganesha to a worship venue in preparation of Ganesha Chaturthi festival in Mumbai. (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: Ganesh God of good beginnings

A god like Ganesha offers the all-important promise of a good beginning.

25 Aug 2017 12:39 AM IST

Exposure to highly idealized representations of peers lives on social media sites may make a person feel isolated. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mystic Mantra: Mindfully connected

To be mindful, to live mindfully, means to find this state of natural rest in each moment of the day.

1 Aug 2017 12:01 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: Lit by laughter

Osho makes a distinction between ordinary laughter and laughter that can aid our spiritual practice.

28 Jun 2017 2:46 AM IST

Devotee praying (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: Holy dispassion

A sadhu is not quite a part of worldly holiness, which underlies a basic need that human beings have for auspiciousness.

31 May 2017 2:40 AM IST