Being Alone Is Not Loneliness
We often confuse being alone with being lonely. But aloneness is a space of strength — a doorway through which life, or God, invites us to grow. Loneliness is a…
We often confuse being alone with being lonely. But aloneness is a space of strength — a doorway through which life, or God, invites us to grow. Loneliness is a…
After completing my water fasting for Kanda Sasthi Viratham, my body and mind began to feel lighter than ever. There was a deep sense of clarity, calmness, and energy flowing…
My Pepper Water Fasting journey with Lord Muruga became a sacred experience of self-discipline, surrender, and divine energy. Each day began before sunrise — waking up at 4 a.m., bathing,…
Life has taught me that waking early is not merely an act of discipline, but a dialogue with existence itself. As a fitness trainer and a seeker of balance, I…
My father was not only my hero—he was a living embodiment of life’s paradox: born without the privileges of parents, yet becoming a parent who gave everything. He grew up…
By Sivasankar Venkatakrishnan (oshovenkat) I belong to what the world now calls the X Generation—a bridge between tradition and modernity. We were born in a world that still held the…
By Sivasankar Venkatakrishnan (oshovenkat) Whenever I let my beard grow long, something deep inside me starts shifting. I begin to feel more connected to my inner self. My thoughts slow…
By Sivasankar Venkatakrishnan (oshovenkat)Last evening, I embarked on what was supposed to be a routine journey from Thimphu to Phuentsholing. But little did I know, it would turn out to…
By Sivasankar venkatakrishnan ( oshovenkat) Since childhood, films have been more than entertainment to me—they’ve been silent teachers. Growing up watching both Indian and Western movies, I was always drawn…
By Sivasankar venkatakrishnan (oshovenkat) Some names are not just names — they are lifelines. For me, Ilaiyaraaja is not just a music director. He is the pulse of my emotions,…
by Sivasankar Venkata Krishnan (OshoVenkat) Life is unpredictable. It gives, it takes, it uplifts, and sometimes breaks us completely. Some people keep fighting the current, trying to hold on. But…
By Sivasankar venkatakrishnan (oshovenkat)For six months, I have been living in Bhutan, a land where time slows down, and life moves in harmony with nature and spirituality. As a college…
எண்ணமும் எழுத்தும்: சிவசங்கர் வெங்கடகிருஷ்ணன் திருக்குறள் என் வாழ்வின் வெளிச்சமாக மாறியது ஒரு காலத்தில் என் வாழ்க்கை சிதறிக்கிடந்தது. என் தாயார் புற்றுநோயால் வலியுடன் போராடி இறந்துவிட்டார். அவரைப் பார்ப்பதற்கே முடியவில்லை. இரண்டு மாமாக்கள், என் சகோதரியின் மகன்—குறைந்த காலத்திலேயே எல்லாம்…
By Sivasankar venkatakrishnan (oshovenkat) Ajay was a young dentist, just 23 years old, with a heart full of dreams and a determination that set him apart. After losing his father…
By Sivasankar venkatakrishnan (oshovenkat) In January 2021, our family’s life changed forever when my mother was diagnosed with cancer. What followed was a year of immense pain, resilience, and love.…
By Sivasankar venkatakrishnan (oshovenkat) Life has a way of unfolding in the most unexpected ways. Sometimes, it blesses us with moments of joy, and at other times, it throws us…
By Sivasankar Venkatakrishnan (oshovenkat) At the age of 20, I started asking myself a deep question: “Who am I?” That was the beginning of my search. I began reading many…