What Unfolds in Nature, Unfolds in You
What Unfolds in Nature, Unfolds in You As a Vedic astrologer I always pay close attention to what is happening in the world, and with the planets. I observe astronomical events, analysing their impact on man and nature. Today is a significant day - the September...
As Above, So Below
I always tell my students that nature dictates our lives to a large extent. There have been very interesting things going on in the sky lately. Some of you might already know that September 13th and 14th were special days for Astrology enthusiasts. What made this...
Lessons on Faith, Hope & Connection from Saint Mother Teresa
Lessons on Faith, Hope & Connection from Saint Mother Teresa Recently, during one of my international lectures online, we were discussing Saint Mother Teresa’s remarkable life and her struggles with her connection and faith in God. I have always admired her; she...
Pitru Paksha-Homage to our Departed Ancestors
Shashi Dubey performing his own private prayer, rituals & offerings to the ancestors during Pitru Paksha Pitru Paksha or Shraddh ceremony is a 16-day period when we pay homage and respect to departed ancestors, parents and relatives through...
You Reap What You Sow – Plant Seeds of Honesty and Integrity
Recently, I was giving a lecture via ZOOM to my international students on the importance of “honesty and integrity”. I used the following story as a teaching tool - “A successful businessman was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the...
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times
It is said that India’s greatest contribution to the world was the discovery of the spiritual law of eternal values called Sanātana dharma (eternal law). Throughout the ages, India has given birth to highly evolved souls who have made it their life’s work to renew...
Lord Krishna, the Modern-Day Management Guru
Lord Krishna and the Bhagavad Gita have intrigued and compelled the Indian mind for centuries. Today it continues to inspire millions of people across the world. For readers of this blog, the Bhagavad Gita, or simply, the ‘Gita,’ is one of the most important religious...
The Story of Dhruva- Surrendering to the Divine
Surrendering to the Divine As human beings, every day we are looking for love and connection. We are searching to overcome our insecurities, our self-doubts, criticisms, and fears, and realizing that the love most of us seek on the outside already lies within...
COVID-19 – How Meditation can benefit your Mental Health during this Pandemic
The COVID-19 worldwide health crisis is having a major impact on us medically, socially, and economically, with significant disruption to our lives and daily routines. It’s a cause of immense stress anxiety and newfound fear. During the last number of months, we have...
Life is Like a Train Ride
Life is Like a Train Ride For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by trains and rail travel. My father was a railway engineer, so as a young boy, I was very fortunate to travel the length and breadth of India with my family, exploring the varied...