Rishimukh Magazine - October 2020

In this issue

Navratri 2020 - It’s time to Accelerate Inwards, Navratri - A 9-day journey to the Center of Your Self, Wisdom from the Master, The Significance of the Devi Stotra, Navratri - An Immersion in Ultimate Bliss, Healing the Accused, Shramdaan and Tree Plantation by Volunteers in Bilaspur, Q & A and more...

NAVRATRI 2020 It's time to Accelerate Inwards

The sacred mantras chanted during the Homas create vibrations that awaken the auspicious energies and ward off the negative forces, bestowing us with material as well as subtle spiritual accomplishments.

2 mins

Navratri - A 9-Day Journey To The Center Of Your Self

Navratri is celebrated to glorify the spirit in us. It is only the spirit in us that can destroy all negative qualities (inertia, pride, obsession, cravings, aversions, etc). Turning inward during Navratri, and getting in touch with the spirit within, we can overcome these negative tendencies and invoke the positive qualities that are within us, thus feeling elevated and renewed.”

10 mins

Bhagavad Gita - The Song Of The Divine

The universe is a brilliant expression of Consciousness. All that you see here is nothing but an expression of the Divine, in all its radiance. The sense of belongingness that everything and everyone experiences, is nothing but a part of the whole. The Gita begins with this...

4 mins

ANNAPOORNA FROM ‘FULLNESS TO FULLNESS'

Anna refers to ‘food’, Poorna is ‘fullness’. When you eat food, you can immediately experience contentment and fullness at the gross level. Similarly, ‘anna daana’, (offering of food), brings contentment in the person who receives the offering. Whenever you taste this contentment, it takes you to a Higher State of Consciousness.

4 mins

HEALING THE ACCUSED

HEALING THE ACCUSED

6 mins

WHEN THE DEVI UNVEILED INFINITY

WHEN THE DEVI UNVEILED INFINITY

4 mins

THE ETERNAL FLAME OF DEVI

“Jwala ji” Kangra in the lap of the Shivaliks in Himachal, about 50 odd kilometers from Dharamshala. Jwala ji or Jwalamukhi is one of such unique places where there have been Flames burning out of nowhere from the time it is known. The Nine Flames signify the Nine Devis of the “Navaratri”. These flames have been burning for ages, non-stop without any fuel The Eternal Flame of the Devi.

3 mins

Science Of Fasting

Why do people observe fasting? Why is it included in religion - Is it a penance or does it have any benefits?

3 mins

FASTING yet FEASTING

Eat light this season. A warm celebration with a light walk, while the moon is up can be very relaxing, cooling and detoxifying.

1 min

MARY KOM

A world boxing champion and a mother

3 mins

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Rishimukh Magazine Description:

Dedicated to Ancient Wisdom, Universal Love and Human Values

Rishimukh, the monthly magazine of The Art of Living foundation, is a spiritual publication, dedicated to holistic living and spreading Ancient wisdom, Universal love and care for Human values.

Started in 1987 the magazine has come a long way from being a newsletter of the Art of Living to a full fledged Spiritual Lifestyle Magazine. Rishimukh is full of easy to read articles on a wide variety of spiritual themes.

Every month, the issue contains talks by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, on various topics that give the reader simple solutions to life and how to find peace and happiness from within. The magazine also features practical articles on yoga and ayurvedic techniques that can be incorporated in daily life. There are also genuine stories of inspiration from those who have faced and came through adversity to live happier and more fulfilling lives.

News about the organisation, traditions and spirituality, a children’s corner, your questions answered, ancient knowledge and sacred texts are explained in the magazine. Details of upcoming courses and events are also listed in every issue.