March 11, 2025: Silence is often misunderstood as mere absence of sound, but in spiritual traditions, it holds a profound significance. One of the greatest proponents of this concept was Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, the 19th-century Indian mystic and saint. Through his life and teachings, he demonstrated how silence could be more powerful than words in […]
December 21st, 2024: Meditation, a practice that dates back thousands of years, has evolved into one of the most popular tools for enhancing mental well-being and achieving inner peace. In recognition of its profound benefits on individuals and society, the United Nations (UN) has designated December 21st as World Meditation Day to encourage people around […]
By – Deva Narayan 5th August 2024: A common thread in our increasingly technological and instant-results society, impatience can best be defined as an overarching sense of frustration that often knows no bounds. And while low levels of impatience can increase productivity and make decision-making more efficient, for the chronically impatient – suffering everything from […]
-Deva Narayan Though the fight-or-flight response is very popular, the freeze response is quite inconspicuous yet vital in dangerous situations. The fight-or-flight response being well known makes the freeze response just as beneficial for a person’s mental and physical health. Recognizing what the freeze response is, why it occurs, and how to manage it can […]
-Deva Narayan One among the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, Sankhya Yoga is an ancient Indian philosophy. Its name was obtained from the Sanskrit word “Sankhya” and it means ‘number’ or ‘enumeration’ which shows its analytical approach in explaining reality. With knowledge and discretion as the main ways to understand the human mind and […]
-Deva Narayan Mantras, rhythmic phrases chanted or sung, have been an integral part of spiritual and healing practices across various cultures for millennia. Often associated with Eastern traditions, particularly Hinduism and Buddhism, mantras are believed to hold mystical powers that promote healing, focus, and spiritual growth. However, modern science is beginning to uncover how mantras […]
By Surya Pillai, Sub-editor, Shreyas Webmedia Solutions Pvt. Ltd. For thousands of years, people have been involved in meditation for various benefits associated with physical, emotional as well as mental health. In the modern world, the rate of meditation is at high increase alongside the number of techniques for doing this activity. It does not […]
By Surya Pillai, Sub-editor, Shreyas Webmedia Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Meditation, despite being an ancient human tradition, has garnered lots of recent attention. Findings from basic science, population studies, and laboratory research suggest strong ways in which a mindful meditation practice can improve human health, by causing changes in the brain and body. This article reviews […]
By Surya Pillai, Sub-editor, Shreyas Webmedia Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Today’s world is one of competition and a constant race to get to the next point. Almost every environment causes some form of stress and has made it part of daily life. It is even harder on those who are forced to balance their work, family, […]
-Surya Pillai 6th April 2024: The skill of clearing the mind and focusing absolute concentration on a single thought has been given great importance in many cultures, whether it be of the Buddhist monks or the Japanese samurai. Concentrating on a single item is incredibly harder than it looks at first glance, for the […]