Divine Count

Date: A quiet morning that turned magical. "Hard work is a reward in itself." This thought stayed with me as I tried to anchor myself amidst my daily chaos. And to stay focused, I realized I must repeatedly remind myself of my responsibilities—my tasks—and visualize them with clarity and gentle intention. --- The Importance of Meditation in Today’s Life Meditation has become more than a choice now. It feels like a necessity if we want to survive meaningfully and live joyfully in today’s fast-paced world. It is no longer a spiritual luxury—it is an emotional and mental need. --- The Lost Habits of Childhood and the Need for Inner Discipline I often feel the need to remind myself: Why is hard work so essential? It’s because I wish to bring my life back on track—to live peacefully and joyfully. But to do that, I must revive the habits that once came naturally in childhood. Those simple gifts that were once instinctive—like being calm, living in the present moment, not overthinki...

"Visualization is not just imagination—it's focused, intentional, and transformative." In today’s fast-paced life, we often hear about the power of thoughts and intentions. But the real transformation begins when imagination takes a conscious form— this is what we call visualization . What is Visualization? Visualization is a systematic way of imagining . It’s not just daydreaming or idle fantasy. When we visualize, we are not only imagining a scene, a goal, or an outcome, but we are believing in it, feeling it, and living it in our inner world. While imagination is open-ended and uncertain, visualization is rooted in conviction. You may or may not believe your imagination—but with visualization, belief is essential . It’s a deliberate process where the mind and energy align toward a specific goal. The Ideal Posture for Visualization To begin with, find a posture that is comfortable but not too relaxing . If your body is too cozy, you may drift into sleep instea...

This morning, I tried to sit in meditation again. In some moments, I could feel the awareness arise—calm, clear, present. But in other moments, it just wouldn’t happen. And I’ve realized, that’s completely natural. Meditation doesn’t occur for 24 hours a day. It doesn’t even occur for a full hour without effort. What we can practice is concentration—ekagrata—but dhyan… true meditation… it arises on its own. I am just a simple woman, a mother immersed in the rhythm of a household. I'm bound by my responsibilities, especially to my little one—my three-year-old toddler. And anyone who’s raised a toddler knows that managing them is far from easy. Her endless energy, her jumping, her mischief—this is my reality all day. But I’ve started doing something quietly powerful—I try to observe her chaos with Sakshi Bhav, the attitude of a witness. I try to transform that watching into meditation. That’s what my entire day has started to look like lately: an attempt to remain conscious and aware...

 A Glimmer of Hope Amidst Financial Strain and Unwavering Faith Date: June 14, 2025 Today, that familiar suffocation lingers, the unspoken pain that greets me first thing in the morning. Financial scarcity is no longer just a problem; it's become a monster that has gripped every aspect of our lives. When my child's eyes long for something more at the dinner table and I feel helpless, my heart sinks. The wardrobe feels empty too, and during festivals, a quiet ache rises, wishing we could buy something new. This isn't just an external lack; it's an inner void that hides behind every smile. What stings the most is the humiliation I face due to not being able to earn. Sometimes, it feels like my entire identity, my self-respect, is buried under the weight of this inadequacy. People's glances, their unspoken taunts, or sometimes even direct words – they pierce my heart like arrows. For a moment, I wonder, am I truly useless? This pain is so profound that many nights are ...

  We often chase elusive answers, seeking external validation or struggling through challenges, yet the profound truth is, the power you already possess, what we also call energy, is enough to amaze you. While tiny compared to divine powers, even a fraction of your awakened inner strength can bring every kind of comfort and facilitate countless tasks. One of the core purposes of a soul taking on a body is to awaken all its inherent powers, utilize them fully, and become adept in all abilities. This isn't just about earthly success; it's part of a grander, divine curriculum. Why Were We Given These Powers? A Cosmic Classroom Analogy Consider this: when your child is ready for school, you choose the best one within your means. Your expectation is that they complete their entire education there, right up to the final class – say, 12th grade – before leaving. In a remarkably similar way, a soul, according to its inherent predispositions (sanskars), enters a particular planet. Our...

  Have you ever had a moment when an answer to a problem just clicked into your mind, quiet and clear, only for you to ignore it and follow a more obvious, nagging thought? Later, when that first choice proves wrong, a sudden realization hits: "Oh, that quiet thought was right all along!" You wonder, how did that wisdom arrive so peacefully, almost as if someone whispered it then vanished? What about those times you're on the brink of disaster, and a sudden, undeniable impulse screams, "Do this!" You obey instinctively, and just like that, you're safe. Afterwards, a lingering question remains: Who was that? Who saved me? Or perhaps you were driving, lost in a haze of worry, when suddenly, just before a collision, your mind snapped to the present. Your hands, seemingly on their own, steered the car to safety. You breathe a sigh of relief, thinking, "My time wasn't up yet!" But did you ever consider who truly helped you? And then there's the...

  Hey everyone, Ever feel like your life is just one big, beautiful, chaotic zigzag? Like you're constantly navigating twists, turns, and unexpected detours? If so, you're not alone. I’ve met so many people, and if you just peek a little into anyone's life, you'll quickly realize: everyone's got their own brand of delightful chaos. And guess what? If you're on a spiritual journey, buckle up, because your spiritual life is just as gloriously zigzagged. Beyond the Monk in the Mountains: Real Spirituality When we think of spirituality, many of us picture serene saints or enlightened beings meditating peacefully in a mountain cave. We imagine a life free from worldly worries, a constant state of elevated consciousness. But let's be real: how many people truly live that way? A handful, maybe a few thousand out of billions. And even fewer of those are actually living amidst the everyday hustle and bustle of family life, practicing spirituality in the real world. M...