Tag Archives: Life of seeker

When and why does healing work?

This morning as I was walking to Babajaan’s dargah in Pune, I felt I was dragging my aching legs as I walked. In my mind, there seems to be a belief that I have had a physically demanding and tiring time the past week. And that thought, of course, is experienced as real by theContinueContinue reading “When and why does healing work?”

❤️ I am only here to be truly helpful❤️

From the past few years the role of a seeker has been the predominant identity I wear in front of the world. Does this mean I am an enlightened one? Far from it! People usually get on the path when they battle some inner demon or physical challenge. Anxiety has been my bane – IContinueContinue reading “❤️ I am only here to be truly helpful❤️”

Action is conscious choice

How does one work without attachment? You told me action is conscious choice and to let the heart guide it. But I am not sure I got it. Sai Baba :- When you choose what is not meant for you, your body and your energy will let you know that you have made a wrongContinueContinue reading “Action is conscious choice”

Lesson 1: Nothing I see means anything

The whirring of the mixer startled me. I had just sat down to meditate! Ignoring the irritation trying to make space in my mind, I tried to focus on my breath. No. It wasn’t working. Walking to my desk, I picked up the headphones and turned on my favourite meditation music. Ah, this was nice.ContinueContinue reading “Lesson 1: Nothing I see means anything”

Bulbul’s words

I found myself in nature today. I wanted to believe she had missed me…was waiting for me to come. But I know I was deluding myself with such thoughts. In my absence, she was herself all along. A colour here, a texture there, she had not changed her habits a bit. If anything she hadContinueContinue reading “Bulbul’s words”

The quest for perfection

For a few days now, I have been restless about judging my dad for something. Spirituality brings with it the awareness that judgements we have about others is usually something we judge ourselves for. But it is never easy to look at the things that make you uncomfortable, and so, for a few days nowContinueContinue reading “The quest for perfection”