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Below are some sayings on the nature of auspiciousness from various Hindu and Buddhist masters that I have compiled for better understanding of the subject from the perspective of eastern philosophy. So from here, we can see that it is the agitated mind that is productive of negative...

The divine is there within everyone, but it is only in the realized master that the divinity is totally unveiled through virtuous conduct, worship, meditation and spiritual exercises of awareness/ mindfulness and compassion. Such enlightened sages are considered auspicious, hence the reason why...

Insightful article by the Brahmakumaris on creating a methodical roadmap to overcome old negative habits and addictions, as well as making new positive and productive habits along with character development. This can be useful for those making new year resolutions for the coming next year...

Brahmakumaris on how a vegetarian lifestyle supports the environment at multiple levels, enhancing food and water security, preventing air and water pollution, global warming as well as deforestation. eco.brahmakumaris.org/vegetarian-diet

Informative article by Sister Shivani of the Brahmakumaris on using willpower to overcoming negative sanskars (habitual tendencies) into positive ones...

Insightful article by Sister B.K.Shivani of the Brahmakumaris on practicing traffic control of the mind with respect to unhealthy thoughts and emotions... https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20230116-sister-bk-shivani-practise-traffic-control-of-the-mind-2318376-2023-01-06

Insightful article by spiritual teacher Eknath Easwaran on the still mind as perceived from the Hindu and Christian religious philosophies...

When the mind is strong, external difficulties stay external – they do not shake me inside and rob me of my stability. The mind stays peaceful, free from sorrow and worry. ~ Dadi Janki (Administrative head of Prajapita Brahmakumaris) No matter what is happening around you, pay attention to...

The Bhagavad Gita states that mental equanimity is yoga. However it is a challenge for most people to be calm and mentally equanimous in the midst of chaos and adversity. I found this informative article by Sister Pratibha Daya of the Brahmakumaris on staying calm in the midst of chaos...

An insightful article by Sister Jayanti Kirpalani, an administrative leader of the Prajapita Brahmakumaris, on cultivating values in everyday life... https://svbrahmakumaris.org/1859/ The main points of the article can be summarized in sequential order as... Morning meditation and...

The Indian prime minister Narenda Modi flagged off 7 year long initiatives of the Prajapita Brahmakumaris on Jan 20, 2022. Narendra Modi delivered the Keynote address at the national launch ceremony of `Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav se Swarnim Bharat Ke Ore` on Thursday at 10:30 am via video...

The ancient Thiruvathira festival in south India which celebrates the cosmic dance of Shiva as a golden red-flamed light, was celebrated this month on December 20. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiruvathira The cosmic dance of Lord Shiva represents five activities – Creation, Protection...

Namaste all, A great article by HistoryExtra , on the Hindu-Arabic numeral system and mathematics which originated in India, and its evolution down the centuries. https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/hindu-arabic-numerals-history-evolution-mathematics/?utm_source=pocket-newtab-intl-en...

Only a powerful soul can offer love. Only a powerful soul can afford to be humble. If we are weak, then we become selfish. If we are empty, we take; but if we are filled, we automatically give to all. That is our nature. ~ Dadi Prakashmani Victory is about being victorious over our own...