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  1. Prakash Padukone’s secret of an Extra Edge for Winning

    Driving, coaching, sports or dealing with kids- Meditation definitely helps! Badminton legend Prakash Padukone believes that meditation adds value in all walks of life. In an interview, he shares how meditation gives you an extra edge in life. Q- Could yo ...
  2. 5 simple rules to correct your meditation practice

      Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says, “Meditation is an art of doing nothing and letting go.” Only when one is effortless and the mind is relaxed can it let go of worries and impressions. Meditation is a personal journey that is necessary for a peaceful an ...
  3. Meditation makes you shine like a Pearl

    Dr Nisha Manikanthan, Doctor, Bangalore My life used to be so different. I used to be trapped in my emotions and thoughts, identify myself with them and often be driven by feelings. Once I started meditating, my mind became a lot calmer. Meditation opened ...
  4. A-Z Reasons to Meditate

    Today, if you want to be happy and peaceful, meditation is a necessity. Here are A-Z reasons why you should meditate as shared by meditators. A- Awareness Meditation is complete awareness. It can happen every moment but it has to start with eyes closed! V ...
  5. Answered: 7 most frequently asked questions about meditation

    “I used to get agitated at little things around me,” said 25-year-old Suneet, adding, “Over time, I have found myself become more patient. I don’t lose my temper as easily.” He attributes this change to the regular practice of meditation for a few months. ...
  6. Popular, smart, talented: Recipe for a perfect college life

    I was sitting in the Café next to my old college, sipping cappucino, when my attention was drawn to an intense conversation between two young girls I recognized as my juniors. Anisha: You have a dance competition coming up, so instead of practicing togeth ...
  7. Srinivas Uppaluri's Success Mantra in Boardroom and Golf Course

    Srinivas Uppaluri, Management Consultant, Bangalore Once upon a time I used to wake up, have a cup of tea or coffee and go off for a round of golf, a walk or swim, before heading to work. Today, I do most of that barring the tea/coffee habit- with one lif ...
  8. Meditation for caregivers

    It Takes Courage to Care with a Smile Vijaya and Natrajan had the picture-perfect marriage till Vijaya was diagnosed with cancer. Hearing the news, I braced myself before meeting them. I pictured them with faces pinched with sadness and uncertainty, quest ...
  9. How to overcome obstacles in meditation

    #1 Drop all desires & planning The hindrance for meditation is the desire and all your planning to do something. Offer the desire through surrender with the trust, “It it is right for me, it will be done.” Just think it will happen and relax. Surrende ...
  10. Love seeks to dissolve the identity

    This is continued from the previous Secrets of Meditation post … Q-1 Can you speak on how devotion can transform the ego in order for the Self to be realized? Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Listen, what is devotion? It is a state of love. What is ego? It i ...
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