Parth Sawhney
philosophy: a homecoming for the soul
The more we fill our days with work, content (both constructive and destructive), and constant activity, the further we find ourselves drifting away from our core, losing touch with our true selves. We fall into a rhythm, engrossed in the pursuit of money, achievement, stimulation, and just “being plain old
hanuman: the eternal savior
“You brought the Sanjivani herb
And saved Lakshman’s life.
Brave scion of the Raghu clan (Ram)
Cheerfully embraced you with his heart full of joy.”
(Quatrain 11, Hanuman Chalisa)
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In the ancient Indian epic Ramayana, the demon-king Ravan abducts Sita and takes her away to his island kingdom of
fasting > fast food (part 2)
Fasting comes with some psychological benefits as well. First of all, it helps us cultivate mental toughess and resilience. Seneca once wisely stated, "Fasting is the greatest self-discipline that a human being can impose on themselves."
One of the prominent voices in the realm of discipline and leadership,
fasting > fast food (part 1)
In today's fast-paced world, we often find ourselves caught up in the whirlwind of our busy lives. It's common to prioritize convenience over health when we're out and about, resorting to quick and easy fast food options. However, let me introduce you to an
the transformative power of toil
In the grand scheme of life, our greatest gift does not come from the external fruits of our labor, but it actually lies in the profound transformation we undergo within ourselves. As John Ruskin puts it, “The highest reward for one’s toil is not what he gets for it,
discipline builds self-worth
"Here is the greatest value of discipline: self-worth, also known as self-esteem. Many people who are teaching self-esteem these days don't connect it to discipline. But once we sense the least lack of discipline within ourselves, it starts to erode our psyche. One of the greatest temptations
don’t lose yourself in the senses
One of the profound spiritual lessons we can learn for working and living to our highest capacity is: “Keep thoughts of sense-enjoyment in check.” You must always ensure that you have a focused, non-distracted mind.
The Sanskrit term for this state of mind is Ekagrata, meaning "one-pointed" or
24 quotes to help you choose forgiveness in love
When two people come together in a relationship, they are bound to make mistakes and unintentionally hurt each other. It's natural because we're all imperfect. But forgiveness allows us to heal and rebuild the bond that love creates.
Forgiveness is an essential ingredient in love. It
