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What is Gratitude in human values?

Gratitude, thankfulness, or gratefulness is a feeling of appreciation (or similar positive response) by a recipient of another's kindness.  We express gratitude when someone shows kindness, provides help, gives a gift, or offers encouragement. Expressing thanks is also appropriate for both big and small gestures, as it strengthens relationships and creates positive feelings.  It is beneficial to show gratitude whenever you genuinely feel it, as this makes interactions more meaningful and strengthens your connection with others. In spirituality, gratitude shifts towards a deeper recognition of life's interconnectedness, such as meditating on the gift of breath, the universe's order, or inner peace as expressions of divine presence. Practices include affirmations such as "I am grateful for this moment" during breathwork or reflecting on personal growth as unseen blessings, aligning with present-moment awareness from traditions like Hindu philosophy. This form trans...

Parents' Role in Shaping Children's Behaviour.

Good behaviour is the outward expression of an inner order — it reflects a person's character, values, and consciousness. It is not just about manners or external politeness; it is the natural fragrance that arises from a well-cultivated mind and a pure heart. At the human level, good behaviour means living with respect for oneself and others, showing kindness, honesty and self-control in all interactions. In short, good behaviour is living in harmony with dharma, with a mind filled with love and a heart tuned to the higher purpose of life.  It is the bridge between human life and divine life.  In the fast-paced life of today, the meaning of good behaviour often gets blurred by ambition, technology, and competition. Children are quick to learn digital skills but slow to learn emotional sensitivity. The old foundation of respect for parents, teachers, and elders is weakening, not because the young are bad, but because guidance through examples has become rare.  Sri Ra...

Food for the Spiritual Life.

Ancient texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, and Ayurveda describe a  "sattvic"  diet as the most correct and beneficial food for humans. The core teaching is that food influences one's mental and physical state, as well as their spiritual consciousness. The texts categorise  food  into three qualities, or Gunas. Satvic food  is the ideal diet for a peaceful, healthy and spiritual balance. It not only nurtures the body but also elevates the mind and spirit, guiding towards a more balanced and harmonious life. The diet includes fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, whole grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, honey, fresh herbs and dairy products free from animal rennet.    Rajasic foods  are overly stimulating and include items that are excessively spicy, salty, sour, or bitter. Onions, garlic, coffee, and tea are also considered Rajasic and can lead to agitation and restlessness. Tamasic foods  are stale, heavy, processed, and impure. This catego...

Grace of Sadguru

  A Sadguru or spiritually elevated person is distinguished by several exceptional qualities that set them apart from ordinary guides.  The Sadguru embodies self-realisation, impartiality, and lives without attachment or aversion, serving purely out of compassion and wisdom for their disciples. He removes the darkness of ignorance of the unenlightened disciples through his spiritual knowledge. This is a Mantra from the Guru Gita, chanted in praise of the Sadguru, who removes darkness from our hearts and takes us to the Infinite Self.                       " Om Brahmanandam parama sukhadam kevalam jnanamurtim                     Dvandvaateetam gaganasadrusham tatvamasyadi lakshyam                     Ekam nityam vimalamachalam sarvadheesaakshibhuutam                 ...

Living in the present.

Living in the  present moment   is not just a psychological trick; it is the essence   of spiritual life according to Hindu scriptures. The Rishis, the Bhagavad Gita, and even the Upanishads all emphasise this as the path to peace, clarity, and realisation of the Self. We must live in the present.  The past is dead, the future unborn. Only the present is real.  He who lives in the present lives in Reality.  In other words, living in the present means training your attention to rest on what’s happening here and now — your breath, sensations, surroundings, or activity — instead of being caught up in past regrets or future worries. Mindfulness is the most effective way to cultivate this awareness. It is the art of touching life deeply in each moment and  involves a moment-to-moment awareness that is often cultivated through meditation but can also be integrated into everyday activities.  The goal is to observe experiences without gett ing overwhelmed...

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