Author: Satya Is

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“You looks like Indian” – The Fine Balance of Being an Indian from the West, While Living in India

February 23, 2017

I have both travelled through and lived in Mother India several times, anywhere from three months to a year at a time, and each time I still find myself working on the balance of being an Indian born in the west, while journeying in the east. Because you see, I know better. Or at least, I should. Or so that’s what I’m told, in various direct and indirect forms. … More “You looks like Indian” – The Fine Balance of Being an Indian from the West, While Living in India

Diwali ~ The Festival of ((( Light )))

October 29, 2016

Diwali (or Deepavali, the “festival of light”) is an Indian festival celebrated in the autumn (northern hemisphere) annually. It is by far the biggest and the brightest festival in India. It’s as important to Indians as Christmas is to to the west. The occasion literally illumines the entire nation with its brilliance, and dazzles all with its delight! … More Diwali ~ The Festival of ((( Light )))

Karma Yoga as noted in the Bhagavad Gita

September 10, 2016

Karma yoga refers to “discipline of action.” It is a form of yoga based on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Sanskrit scripture from India that is widely used in jnana yoga, including Advaita Vedanta. Of the three paths to self realization, karma yoga is the process of accomplishing perfection in action. Many teachers impart that karma yoga is the most effective way to evolve spiritual life. … More Karma Yoga as noted in the Bhagavad Gita

Ardhanarishvara: Perfect Synthesis of Male & Female

August 25, 2016

Ardhanarishvara expresses the unity of masculine and feminine energies of the totality (Purusha and Prakriti), and illuminates how Shakti, the female principle of the Divine, is integral to Shiva, the male principle of the Divine. The union of these principles is honoured as the essence and womb of all creation. … More Ardhanarishvara: Perfect Synthesis of Male & Female