spiritualkhazaana.com Mother Teresa, a name synonymous with compassion and service, offers a unique perspective on spirituality in her book, “Everything Starts from Prayer”. Compiled by Anthony Stern, this collection of meditations transcends religious boundaries, offering profound wisdom of this beloved figure, revealing insights into the transformative power of prayer across diverse … Read more
Rabindranath Tagore, a name synonymous with Bengali literature and the first Asian Nobel laureate, gifted the world with a timeless masterpiece – Gitanjali, meaning “Song Offerings”. This collection of poems, originally written in Bengali, captures the profound conversations between Tagore and God. The simplicity of Tagore’s language allows hope and … Read more
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Aaravratri, is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated with immense devotion across India. It falls on the third day (Tritiya) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month of Vaisakha. This auspicious day usually falls in April or May according to the Gregorian calendar. … Read more
“The Hunger of the Soul” by Nancy Pope Mayorga is a captivating exploration of the human spirit’s quest for meaning and fulfillment. This spiritual diary chronicles her intimate journey from 1948 to 1980, offering a fascinating glimpse into the inner experiences, profound struggles, and sublime ecstasies of a Vedantist and … Read more
Venus, the Roman goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and prosperity, reigns supreme in Vedic astrology as well. It represents not only romantic relationships but also artistic talents, pleasures, and material wealth. In Vedic astrology, Venus is revered as Shukra, the teacher of the demons, and is considered a benefic planet, … Read more
In Vedic Astrology, Mercury (Budha) is known as the planet of communication, intelligence, wisdom, and analytical abilities. It governs the Earth element and plays a crucial role in shaping an individual’s personality, i.e.how we express ourselves, process information, and interact with the world around us. The impact of Mercury in … Read more
In Vedic astrology, Rahu and Ketu are two celestial bodies shrouded in mystery and intrigue, weaving their influence through the twelve houses of the birth chart. They are not planets in the traditional sense, but rather shadowy points representing the head and tail of a mythical serpent. Rahu and Ketu are believed … Read more
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, a luminary of 20th-century Jewish thought, invites readers on a transformative journey in his seminal work, “God in Search of Man.” Born in Poland to a lineage of Hasidic rabbis and mystics, Heschel’s life experiences—marked by persecution, exile, and scholarship—infuse his writing with depth and passion. … Read more
In splendidly candid and beautifully written volume, “One Hundred Days of Solitude: Losing Myself and Finding Grace on a Zen Retreat,” Jane Dobisz, the guiding teacher of the Cambridge Zen Center in Massachusetts, takes us on a deeply personal introspective journey of self-discovery during her 100-day solo retreat in the … Read more
In the realm of spiritual literature, few works have had as profound an impact as Evelyn Underhill’s ‘Mysticism: A Study in the Nature and Development of Man’s Spiritual Consciousness’. Published in 1911, this seminal work has remained a cornerstone in the study of mysticism for over a century. This groundbreaking … Read more