I heard that the UK is being afflicted with more psycho-emotional conditions during COVID. This could be the same in India but because of the social taboos, they don’t get recorded. I can’t comment on other countries. According to Ayurveda, social health is integral to overall health. For those of you who are getting affected […]
Does the charity have to be given from the heart? In the Vedic scriptures, we were told to donate a percentage of our income to charity whether we liked it or not. It was also said that we are not to make a show of our charity, that it was wise to do it anonymously. […]
This is the motto of Swami Shivananda, a great saint who was based in Rishikesh. We have so-called spiritual organisations and charitable organisations. Can u tell me one where there is no political conflict? If we are really working for the greater good, the utilitarian perspective, as promoted by John Stuart Mill, then why the […]
Prayer is not the only way to freedom from suffering. Many people, both new age and traditional are praying for the welfare of the planet. Prayer has its place say the sages but so does practical action. The latter is also prayer and meditation though I personally think practical action at a time like this, […]
Sitting here in my middle-class surroundings with air conditioner and food in abundance, I feel for those who are less fortunate more than ever before. Now it’s in my face, the starvation, the suffering and the medical COVID situation. What can I do? I speak/chat with friends across the globe. Some are merrily getting on […]
At 16, I went to India for a visit with my parents and sisters. I was a rebel, wanted to dye my hair purple, wore tight jeans and had no idea about Hinduism, or the desire to find out. As soon as I got off the plane I felt at home. I was happy that […]
There are over 300 yoga centres and 100 Ayurveda centres in Rishikesh which has become the Yoga Capital of India. Yoga became popular here under the auspices of Swami Shivananda Saraswati who settled in Rishikesh in 1924 and practised and taught authentic spiritual and Yoga practices. Ayurveda and natural living were also promoted and practised by Swami Shivananda. There are many texts written […]
Amenorrhea, also known as Anartava in Ayurveda, is the absence of menstruation. It is becoming increasingly common these days. Anartava not only affects fertility in women but can lead to a whole host of other mind-body related diseases. Anartava can be considered normal before puberty, after menopause, during pregnancy and lactation. According to Charaka Samhita, an ancient […]
There are special practices governing women’s wellness in Ayurveda. When practiced along with the general wellness guidelines given by Ayurveda, our chances for better health are greater. The practices relate to menstruation and pregnancy. Very little is said about menopause except the age at which one might expect it. Any complications/ conditions arising from menopause […]
Flu is more likely to hit at the change of seasons due to fluctuating weather conditions. If we keep our diet light during this time and wear appropriate clothing during this time, we are less likely to get flu. Here are simple Lifestyle tips if you do Avoid bath & wrap up warm all the […]
