unMind - the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi

elephant's stick

the monkey mind will keep doing what it does, how do we gain peace of mind then?

Observation :: Practice

years and years of conditioning makes it hard not to give in to the incessant, unending string of thoughts. But one has to keep on trying. Be at it. Here's how to 'try'.

Flight from the shadow

Stay.

Reading from The Ramayana - Guha's story

Guha, the forest king, narrates the story of his obsession with kicking Shiva's statue. This is a wonderful lesson on the power of constant, obstinate seeking.

The beauty of Lord Rama Pt 1

Ramayana is by far my favorite story of all time and a story that has touched me like no other. Lord Rama's forbearance and selflessness in spite of severe travails and suffering is impossible to emulate but an inspiration that has touched the hearts of millions. I'd like to talk a little about this story, his character and his life in the coming episodes.