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The mind can be a maze, but the soul is the light that shows the way. Understanding the mind is only the first step; awakening the soul completes the journey. Psychology and spirituality are often seen as two different paths. Psychology helps us understand the layers of the mind, our instincts, emotions, behaviors, and memories. Spirituality carries us beyond the mind into the timeless reality of the Self. In truth, these two are not opposed but are parts of one continuous ascent. The journey begins with the psyche and culminates in the soul. Psychology refines the instrument, while spirituality reveals the music it was meant to play. Psychology heals, but spirituality makes whole. Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, described the psyche as a balance of the id, ego, and superego. His insights remind us of the layered instincts that govern our actions. If we translate his model into spiritual language, the id resembles our lower energies tied to survival and desire, the ego ba...

Mental health has quietly emerged as one of the most pressing concerns of modern times. In a world driven by speed, ambition, competition and constant comparison, many find themselves weighed down by anxiety, stress, and depression. The comforts and luxuries of modern life have not necessarily brought inner peace; instead, they often leave the mind restless and the heart unsettled, leading to despondency and depression. Psychiatry and psychology have their place in addressing such concerns. A psychiatrist can diagnose conditions like neurosis or depression and prescribe medication. At times, sedatives or supplementary drugs are given to calm the mind and provide temporary relief. While such treatments can ease suffering temporarily, over-dependence may only numb the surface without touching the roots of distress. True healing requires something deeper, a return to meaning, purpose, and inner stillness. Among modern therapeutic models, logotherapy shines with timeless relevance. Develop...

Human beings are social by nature. We seek love, compassion, friendship, and the warmth of family. One of our deepest needs is to share life with another, to build a home, and to raise a family. Yet in today’s times, forming and sustaining such bonds has become increasingly difficult. Many young people find themselves anxious, restless, and uncertain when it comes to relationships and commitment. Some carry the pain of broken bonds and hesitate to trust again. Marriage, once regarded as a sacred institution, was upheld through patience, compromise, and sacrifice. Divorce was rare, though joy was not always guaranteed. In contrast, modern relationships are often shaped by individual expectations, whether financial, emotional, intellectual, or physical. When these are not met, the tendency is to “move on” rather than persevere. This is not to say that the past was perfect and the present is flawed, but rather an invitation to pause, reflect, and realign. In the search for companionshi...

Truth often hides behind the veil of our own perceptions. What we take as reality may not be the truth at all. At times it is partly right, partly wrong, or even completely misleading. Each of us sees the world through the lens of our own perception. That is why two people can experience the same situation and yet walk away with very different stories about what really happened. We notice this everywhere. A rainstorm may be a nuisance to a commuter, a blessing to a farmer, and a scene of romance to a poet. A piece of music may move one listener to tears while leaving another unmoved. Even silence in a room may be peaceful to one person and discomfort to another. Reality itself does not change, but our minds interpret, colour, and reshape it. Vedanta explains this beautifully. It says our perception is shaped by avidya , or ignorance, arising from Maya , the great illusion. In simple terms, perception itself is avidya , born out of Maya and coloured by the deep mental impressions ( s...

Life is meant to be lived in a state of happiness, yet it unfolds as a challenging journey where we inevitably encounter emotions like insecurity, fear, frustration, and anxiety, creating moments of imbalance. Alongside these struggles, however, our deeper aspiration is to seek joy, peace, contentment, and fulfilment. What often gives us direction are timeless principles that remind us of the larger dimensions of life within us. Philosophical and spiritual statements such as “This too shall pass,” “What you seek is already within you,” and “Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional,” along with many other such reminders, act as guiding lights, encouraging us to pause, reflect, and not lose hope in the face of adversity. In moments of crisis, such words can be powerful. They reassure us that difficulties are not permanent and remind us that strength lies within. They open a window to view life from a higher dimension, one not bound by immediate fear or despair. Yet there is a chall...

In the beginning, science tells us that what existed was an unimaginably small, dense, and hot point, the singularity. Then came the great expansion we call the Big Bang, and from this primal burst of energy, the cosmos began its timeless journey of unfolding. The ancient seers of India also wondered about this mystery of beginnings. In the Nasadiya Sukta of the Rig Veda , they sang: “Then, there was neither existence nor non-existence. There was no sky, nor any space beyond. What was hidden? In whose protection? Was there water, deep and unfathomable?” Thus, they too spoke of a state where our familiar notions of existence and non-existence simply do not apply. As the singularity expanded, energy cooled into particles, particles combined into atoms, and from atoms arose stars, galaxies, and worlds. The Upanishads describe a parallel vision. The Chāndogya Upanishad says: “In the beginning, this was Being alone, one without a second.” From that One came space, from space air, from air ...