Self-centered
How beautiful is the word "self-centered"—to be truly "established in the self." I take it as a compliment. From an early age, I recognized the importance of financial independence. In my family, earning members were valued…
Self Doubt
Some days, I feel sad and angry for no apparent reason. I become negative, pessimistic, and feel sorry for myself, believing that everyone takes me for granted. I carry these feelings like old baggage, unaware of…
What is Meditation – 2
After practicing meditation for a year or so, people often find themselves feeling more miserable. What is this? It seemed better earlier with smoking, drinking, medication, and restless company. At least it was easier to forget…
Practice Makes Perfect
After seven years of classical dance training, I didn't feel confident enough to teach it. Instead, I spent years teaching semi-classical and contemporary dance, both of which my students and I thoroughly enjoyed. When I became…
What is Meditation?
When I was young, around 25, I had become an angry person. I blamed my family; I had my own reasons. My friends advised me to think positively. It always puzzled me! Why are they asking…
True Companion
My best friend was the most important person during my college years. I shared all my problems with her, and it helped me in many ways. Firstly, talking to her helped me hear my own thoughts…
Just a Little Taste
I often wonder what keeps Kriya Master Per H. Wibe going. Forty years of unimaginable dedication to achieve silence—what fuels such commitment? What motivates him to meditate day and night? One day, I asked him, “Master,…
Fear of Unknown
There was a sage living in a small house near the river Ganga. Every morning, he would go to the river to take a bath. One day, he forgot to close the window while leaving his…
Hard Work for What?
My grandfather was a self-made and successful business man. He was also the backbone of our big joint family. Every day after the dinner, he used to go for long walks, really long…. and I used to accompany him for the ice-cream on the way back.
The Magical Kriya Yoga
I have been in Kriya yoga practice since 2012. Let me tell you that I have never read any book on Kriya Yoga. I thank God for that. I started my practice without much expectation; my…