Most of us are caught up in our daily routines – the rigmarole of doing things that ought to be … More
Author: Akhilesh Magal
Lover of all things beautiful - nature, classical music, literature, poetry, craftsmanship, books, yoga, meditation, the natural sciences, cooking, carpentry, scrubbing and cleaning dirty floors, walking, breathing, existing.
How to deal with our emotions in these uncertain times?
In these anomalous times, we are plagued with several fears. We do not know what will happen to us and … More
Let us stop the colonization of Coronavirus in our minds
Undoubtedly, the present situation is alarming. As I write this, more than 138,000 people across the globe have been infected … More
Why watch birds?
I am increasingly becoming aware of the fact that I enjoy the activity of bird watching and bird photography less … More
Meditate for nothing
Why should I meditate? This is what I get asked often. The obvious answers are – the release of stress, … More
Dealing with Anger and Irritation
Dealing with anger requires skill, patience and compassion. First, we tend to justify our anger. We may completely right in … More
#PhotoEssay: Swiss Sojourn
It is exceedingly arduous to describe the beauty of the Rhine valley of Switzerland. This is especially true in the … More
#Photo Essay: A Tale of Two Trees
Summer in Gujarat is harsh. The landscape is bereft of any green vegetation, which creates a deep feeling of aridness … More
Understanding the Gita’s Secret
The central message of the Bhagavad Gita is simply this, “Do what you have to do and don’t dwell on … More
Bhakti and Jnana : Two wings of the same bird
In the path of Yoga, people often speak of two distinct types of people. The people of the heart (Bhakti) … More
