The Silent Bedroom

Dr. Anu Mehta delves into the complexities of diminished intimacy among urban couples, examining both the biological and psychological factors that contribute to this phenomenon.

THE WAY OF THE SPIRITUAL WARRIOR

When a patient of Dr Saroj Dubey, a Delhi-based senior consulting gastroenterologist, died, it propelled him into a profound spiritual journey that culminated with his eventual discovery of the spaciousness and presence of his true Self. This landmark event has now found expression in his newly released book, Rx for Resilience, an excellent guide to coping with life's storms

THE CHRYSALIS OF EDUCATION

I was impressed when I came across Anandalaya Public School which works diligently to improve the mindset of young people. I volunteered to teach English online to their teachers in Jharkhand and I found them to be very committed.

A tale of true grit

Cancer afflicts many, but very few turn this adversity into a saga of strength, renewal, and inspiration. Jagriti Verma, 68, a resident of Gorakhpur, not only beat cancer but went on to learn Kathak as well as martial arts, defying the belief that sickness and ageing can destroy your dreams.

Trading pleasure for peace

In the lively streets of Gujarat, there’s a story that’s spreading warmth and hope.

Poetic peaks at Ramgarh

As the summers descend Rashi is transported to the fond memories of time spent in Ramgarh, a picturesque town nestled in the lap of Uttarakhand

Broaden your horizons

On the insistence of her family, and motivated by her guru, Meghana Acharya steps out of her comfort zone to discover herself

Let's drink to our health!

From the array of beverages offered by Naini Setalvad, choose the ones most appropriate for nourishing your body every day

Live Lite to its Fullest

Life Positive's video editor Himanshu Kumar, writes his first article for the magazine which is a compilation of insights gathered from his life experiences and his tenure at a spiritual publication

EMPTY YOUR CUP

When we let go of the past by releasing the emotions associated with it, we invite the Universe to bless our life with positivity, truth, and spiritual growth,

Thrice at heaven's Door

A Muslim army officer'sbrush with Near Death Experiences changed his outlook towards life as well as the afterlife

Yoga and Sacred Geometry

This International Day of Yoga Nitya Rajagopal looks at this ancient science from the prism of sacred geometry and concludes that it helps the yogi connect with higher cosmic energies

The 20 Best Postmillennial Spiritual Memoirs

If you are a spiritual seeker, then you will find that the list of books recommended here by Ashish Virmani will save you the time and effort of googling for modern spiritual classics to further your journey. And if you are not, perhaps it's time to start the process with these gems

Who says healing is no laughing matter?

In January 2016, Sheetal Agarwal from Delhi heard about medical clowning for the first time.

Zealous healer provides an alternative to allopathy

Satyendra Singh from Mumbai has had a remarkable journey.

Reaching Out with Kriya Yoga

Sanghamitra Chatterjee from Thane was initially inspired by her maternal grandmother and Swami Vivekananda to tread the path of spirituality.

Bavarian Beauty

Rashi Bunny’s decision to visit Bamberg instead of the more touristy cities in Germany gives us a taste of a historical town seeped in picturesque beauty as well as its gory witch-hunting past

The Power of the Gayatri Mantra

Navni Chawla explains the deeper significance of the 'most powerful mantra' by referring to quotes from the late Swami Veda Bharati, whose intuitive wisdom brings forth its splendour

From Squalor to Splendour: Reviving Puducherry

An inspiring tale of a feisty woman's fight to clean up a decaying city. Shivi Verma interviews Kiran Bedi, the formidable former IPS officer, who leaves an indelible impression wherever she goes

What does leading a good life mean?

A life well-lived is one that truly makes you happy and not one where you live according to someone else’s or the world’s idea of happiness.

Messenger of the masters

In a conversation with Pradeep Krishnan, Ann Shaw reveals how her spiritual journey led to her awakening at the feet of her master, Sri Ramakant Maharaj, a direct disciple of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

Freedom from Mind

As Suma Varughese embarks on freeing herself of the mind, she finds her allies in her inner Spiritual Warrior and her Vast Higher Self

BANYAN TREE

TEACHING STORY

Joie de vivre at Jeju Island

This month, we travel with Meghan to a beautiful island in South Korea, to see how the women have broken the mould to become the breadwinners of their families.

Be a Kitchen QUEEN

Learn how to make healthy dips, jam and sauces at home to perk up the flavours in your food and avoid buying off-the-counter products high on processed sugar and preservatives,

Embrace Mother Earth

Let's not forego the environmentally friendly practices that we adopted during the pandemic and continue to embrace them for the sake of a healthier and more livable planet

Lord Rama Shows The Way

Jarna Kantaria finds Lord Rama in her heart after reading the Ramayana and following the valuable lesson of accepting the inevitable, taught by Him through example

Find your gateway to happiness

Transformed by the grace of Nichiren Buddhism, Ashish Virmani stresses the importance of adopting a spiritual path on life's journey

Cultivating Vairagya

Vanitha Vaidialingam talks about how the scriptures guide us in gaining mastery over our desires, to live life with equanimity

Meet your Facilitators

Four special interviews curated just for you. Get to know your favourite facilitator through their insightful conversations with bright LP writers.