I don’t believe in astrology. How can distant planets affect us? Isn’t our success solely dependent on hard work? These are common questions, but let’s take a closer look. Consider the well-documented phenomenon of increased mental health issues during a full moon. While we may not have definitive scientific proof for every aspect of astrology, […]
Author: Sachin Sharma
Janm Kundali (Your Birth Chart)
Vedic Astrology holds the answers, and they are hidden in your Janm Kundali—your birth chart. This chart is a blueprint of your life, revealing your personality, your strengths, and weaknesses. It shows how you perform in various areas, what you like and dislike, and how your partnerships will shape up. It also tells you about […]
Introduction to Indian Vedic Astrology
How do I know my future? How do I understand why certain things happen in life? Can I discover why specific patterns recur? Astrology is the study of celestial bodies and their influence on human life. It’s a science that helps us understand life’s patterns, predict future events, and gain insight into our experiences. The […]
Dharma vs. Religion
Religion draws boundaries around our lives. It prescribes rules, defining what we should and shouldn’t do, how to live, and how to think. Religion often confines us within these limits. Dharma, on the other hand, is based on our natural tendencies. It provides a platform without restrictions, offering space for growth. Dharma gives us freedom […]
The Dilemma of Life: Dharma
Every life is unique, with its own inherent properties. These properties form our Dharma—the foundation on which our life grows. Dharma is the platform where human life flourishes and ultimately reaches Moksha (freedom from the cycle of birth and death). When our choices align with our properties, life flows effortlessly. Otherwise, we spend our time […]
The Deceptive Nature of Happiness
Happiness Let’s dive deeper into this. When your awareness shifts away from yourself and focuses on something external, you experience happiness. But this happiness is temporary, often leaving you with a sense of emptiness once the moment passes. When something or someone forces you to confront your inner self, you experience sadness. It’s a reminder […]
Our Body: The Illusion of Identity
We often identify ourselves with our body, but this is an illusion. Let’s break it down: if you remove a part of the body—say a hand, an eye, a leg—you still exist. We say, “My hand, my eyes, my face,” but who is this “my”? The truth is, we are pure consciousness using the mind […]
Mind: The Relentless Servant
Our mind is a restless servant. It’s a process, not an object. The mind cannot stay idle; it always needs something to do. If you don’t direct it, it will find its own distractions. The direction your mind takes is shaped by your social, educational, economic, and religious conditioning. The real challenge arises when we […]
Consciousness: The Ultimate Journey
Who am I? Isn’t this the question we all ponder at some point in our lives? What is the purpose of our existence? Why do we often struggle to achieve what we desire? The mind is merely a tool to help us navigate our day-to-day activities, but it’s not the essence of who we are. […]
Love and Lust: Understanding the Difference
Do you truly know what love is? Do you find yourself falling in love often, yet never feeling satisfied? Does your experience of love often lead to sadness, pain, and restlessness? We all encounter something beautiful and immediately feel drawn to it, believing we’ve found love. It starts with joy, but over time, that joy […]