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The Story of Sukanya and Sage Chyavana

Introduction In Sanatan Scriptures, Sukanya was the daughter of King Sharyati, son of Vaivasvata Manu, and later became the wife of the great sage Chyavana. The sage had spent so many years in deep meditation that his body was covered by an anthill and a bird’s nest had formed over him. One day, the young and curious Sukanya noticed two shining objects inside the nest. Unaware that they were the sage’s eyes, she playfully poked at them, causing him to lose his sight. Enraged by this act, Chyavana cursed the kingdom, but Sukanya’s father pacified him by offering his daughter’s hand in marriage. Despite Chyavana’s old age and blindness, Sukanya accepted her role as his wife and devotedly cared for him with cheerfulness and loyalty. One day, the celestial physicians of the gods, the Ashwini Kumaras—twin brothers renowned for their beauty and healing powers—saw Sukanya and were struck by her radiant charm. Believing her beauty was better suited for heaven, they asked her to abandon her hus...

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra

Introduction There are various definitions of success and therefore, there are many principles given by people to attain success. Deepak Chopra has given the seven spiritual laws of success in his book that we can apply to attain any goal. These laws can be applied to any aspect of life including success. Nature uses the same principles to create everything that we can see, smell, hear, taste, or touch in material existence. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success Law 1: The Law of Pure Potentiality The first law of the seven spiritual laws of success is the Law of Pure Potentiality. The ability to fulfill any dream lies in knowing our essential nature and knowing who we are. We are the eternal possibility with an immeasurable potential of all that was there, is there, and will be there. One can develop true potentiality and access the first law through Silence, Meditation, and Non-judgment. Law 2: The law of Giving The second law of the seven spiritual laws of success is the Law of Giving...

Power of meditation and solitude

There was one lumberjack who used to work for a very reputable wood company. He spent almost one decade in that company while dedicatedly giving his best. One day a new lumberjack came to his company and also started working with him. The first lumberjack observed this new person and found that both lumberjacks used to put the same amount of effort in their day to day work still this new person used to get double output. In just a span of one year, the new lumberjack got a promotion and special appreciation from the board directors. Old lumberjack became so much frustrated that he decided to argue with his boss as he thought that it's not fair but then he decided to ask this new person about his secret sauce. Old lumberjack went to the new lumberjack and asked how you have achieved so much in just a matter of one year and had achieved double output. Then the second lumberjack answered that I used to sharpen my hatchet for 5 minutes "do you sharpen your hatchet daily? Sim...