The festival of Shiv Ratri, is celebrated as the Birthday of Shiva and also celebrated as the day of wedding of Shiva and Parvati.  It is intriguing that we celebrate Lord Shiva’s Birthday but we are unaware of when, where and how he was born. At the same time, we...

Confucius has rightly said: “Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.” Humility is performing one's duty and achieving the goal without any attitude of ownership and appreciation. This quality is the natural manifestation of a person, who is selfless and completely free from the vices of anger, greed, ego,...

The Mantra for attaining Liberation and Liberation in Life: “Nirakaari, Nirvikaari, Nirahankaari” (Bodiless, Vice less and Ego less) For Centuries, Mankind had the quench for attaining Moksha or Mukti (Liberation), which is referred to as freedom of the soul/spirit from the bondage of Karma. It has highest relevance in today’s...

Ingredients: A small butternut or half if large – peeled and diced 1 tablespoon oil 1/3 cup white cabbage ¾ cup red lentils 1/3 cup parsley 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper pinch of cayenne (optional) 5 cups water 4 bay leaves Directions: Heat a heavy...

By Dadi Janki AT THIS TIME WHEN WE SEE the condition of the world, many of us want to serve the world. But when our own minds are affected by the conditions of the world, we cannot really serve the world. A mind that is filled with anger or sadness...

Happy Diwali!! Diwali is a special festival when Lakshmi or wealth is invoked into homes and special rituals are performed to welcome prosperity into one’s life. Despite any ritual or efforts we all understand and realize that this physical wealth and richness is only transient and ever fluctuating. It can...

Ingredients: Dry Ingredients: 2 ½ cups flour (whole wheat flour or all purpose flour) 1 ½ teaspoon salt 1 ¼ teaspoon baking soda Wet Ingredients: ½ cup oil ¾ cup brown sugar 2 cups mashed bananas (over ripe bananas preferred) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional ingredients:  ½ cup chocolate chips...

We are living in a world where anything is possible. A very close relative can kill their relative for wealth, an earthquake can eradicate an entire city, or a deadly disease can kill thousands of people. Day in and out we hear these kind of horrific real stories, and it...

In this modern fast paced world where technology is at our finger tips, we cannot imagine a day without our smart phone or computer. Being able to connect any minute of the day from anywhere in the world has become a basic necessity, not just a luxury. With this prolific...