thoughts for an awakened living

By Sri Guru & the SRM Team

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Which Victory?

When we hear the word ‘Dussehra’, the first image that comes to mind is probably a burning effigy of Ravan — the age-old symbol of the victory of good over evil. But would one of the greatest epics of Indian culture really stop at a moral lesson?If there is good in the world, the law of duality demands the existence of evil too. Burn one...

The Other Garba

Every year, Navratri presents an occasion to celebrate. But have we ever paused to ask: what exactly are we celebrating? What is it about the descent of Devi that is truly worth celebrating?Celebration merely for enjoyment is a self-centred attempt to grab a little temporary pleasure. True celebration is an outpouring of joy from within, which...

Someday

Someday, may the eyes open to the heart’s longing For one glimpse of the Beloved And close again To see only Her in every direction.Someday, behind closed eyes, may the heart see How the Beloved-Moon, though eclipsed by illusion, Remains ever full and shining. Then, where is the need to fear any distance?Someday, in such fearless...