Spiritual Articles

  Religion has long played an important role in human society. For many people, religious customs are inherited through family, community, culture, and tradition. A person may grow up visiting temples, mosques, churches, gurudwaras, monasteries, synagogues, or other places of worship because these practices are part of their family life. Some continue these customs with deep faith, while others follow them mainly as cultural habits or social traditions. However, not everyone relates to religion in the same way. Human beliefs often change over time due to education, personal experience, emotional needs, family circumstances, social influence, philosophical inquiry, or major life events. Some people remain religious throughout life, some become more religious with age, some move away from religious practices, and some choose spirituality without belonging to organized religion. People Who Do Not Follow Religious Customs There are individuals who do not observe religious customs and d...

  In the pursuit of understanding life and existence, the ancient wisdom of Advaita stands as a profound philosophy. Rooted in the idea of non-duality, Advaita teaches that the individual self (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman) are one and the same. This understanding offers a perspective where all beings, all creatures, and the universe are interconnected, where duality and separation are mere illusions. The realization of Advaita brings with it a profound sense of oneness and compassion. However, when this philosophy intersects with activism, especially in areas like animal rights, a critical question arises: Can one truly promote oneness if they are not fully at peace within themselves? Advaita and the Concept of Oneness At its core, Advaita is a path to liberation from the illusion of separation. It teaches that the boundaries we perceive between ourselves and others - whether human, animal, or nature - are not real. When one realizes Advaita, the separation between "y...

  Introduction Sexuality has long been discussed not only as a biological drive or social experience, but also as a subject of spiritual and psychological reflection. In contemplative traditions, the central question is not simply whether sex is “good” or “bad,” but whether it is approached with awareness or with compulsion. From this perspective, the role of sex in consciousness depends less on the act itself and more on the quality of presence a person brings to it. The discussion becomes even more relevant when considering lust, casual sex, desire, and the tendency of strong urges to override self-awareness. A balanced understanding requires caution. It would be inaccurate to claim that sexuality is inherently harmful to consciousness, just as it would be simplistic to describe it as automatically liberating. Sexual desire is a natural human force. However, like any powerful impulse, it can either be integrated consciously or allowed to become addictive, distracting, and emotion...