Blog tagged as Poem

The Bhagavad Gita teaches: “Elevate yourself through the mind; do not degrade yourself; it is both friend and enemy.” It tells us “I can,” yet creates fear and doubt. With positive thinking, good company, and willpower, we overcome challenges. Mental strength begins with a self-aware, open mind.

Swami Vivekananda reminds us that art is feeling expressed—through words, color, or sound. This month we celebrate self-expression as a source of joy. Our readers share poetry, art, and music that unburden the heart and connect deeply with the world.

For this year end special edition we ran a survey within the VIVA team. We asked simple questions on spirituality and many gracefully responded, expressing themselves with vulnerability and beauty. Let's read what they have to say and learn from each other.

The blog centres on the theme of the Divine Mother. It features a video message from Swami Shantatmananda, a Hindi poem, a short history of mother worship in Bengal and a reflection. It also highlights inspiring women saints from India through a short quiz.

Friends can enter our lives in unexpected ways and at different times. There are friends who listen patiently, friends who comfort us in distress, friends who hold up the mirror, friends who partner with us in our goals and friends whose very presence delights our soul.