Om Swami's Blog, page 3

The Legend of the Goddess

Have you ever felt this itch you can’t suppress when someone has transformed your life and you can’t wait to share it with your loved ones? You want them to experience the same happiness and bliss that you have. It’s ... Read more →

The Paradox of Praise

Someone wrote in the other day, “One has to be a fool to read ur blogs (sic), and pay the premium. You have mastered how to con…” This was the entire message and it was an email sent to the ... Read more →

Psychic Heat – Tummo

“Why this austerity?” Milarepa’s  sister asked with consternation in her voice. “Why are you punishing yourself in the name of self-realization?” The great Tibetan monk Milarepa’s body emitted a green hue as for years at end, he had lived on nothing ... Read more →

An Ace Player

Before I started writing this post, I was absolutely clear in my mind what I was going to write about. I had read a beautiful story in a book and I thought I would share that with my message. But, ... Read more →

Original Settings

“Can I walk the spiritual path without a guru? What is the role of a guru?” a first time visitor to the ashram asked the other day (paraphrased). I wanted to share a brief story in response but held off ... Read more →

Whoever Takes the Son…

There are many stories we read but then there are some that remain etched on our minds forever. Many years ago I’d come across one such story. You may have heard it from me already as I narrated it in ... Read more →

How Old Are You?

Being the youngest amongst the three siblings, I always had a bit of leeway. That my brother and sister were older, helped me get away with so many things. “It’s okay,” they were often told by my parents when talking ... Read more →

Outlive

I have always been fascinated with the science of health. Yes, it is a science for the most part. I grew up reading books on Ayurveda, herbs, rasayana (Vedic alchemy), and similar subjects. Call me nuts but between the ages ... Read more →

C’mon Lobster

I remember what it was like. The year was 1999 when my best friend, who also happened to be a recruitment consultant, took me to a fine Chinese restaurant in Sydney. He had just successfully placed me in a new ... Read more →

Your Story

You know, I was going to write on a topic I’m very passionate about: health. But then, I changed my mind (that’s what the mind is there for anyway, right?) and instead thought of sharing with you something about a ... Read more →