Guru Purnima - The full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashadh - is designated to honor one's Guru, Spiritual Teacher. While I am not formally initiated into any Guru-Shishya tradition, Pujya Swami Dayanand Saraswatiji (Arsha Vidya Gurukulam), Swamini Svatmavidyanandaji (Asha Vijnana Gurukulam), Pujya Swami Chinmayanandaji (Chinmaya Mission) and their teachings continue to inform… Continue reading Shubh Guru Purnima!!
Category: Hinduism
Revisiting Gauri Vrat And A Renewed Appreciation For Rituals
Today, I've been reflecting on a phase of my life growing up in India. When I was much younger growing up in Gujarat, my sister and I used to observe the annual Gauri Vrat. The Gauri Vrat this year starts today July 4 till July 9, 2017. This particular vrat (fasting with intention) is predominantly… Continue reading Revisiting Gauri Vrat And A Renewed Appreciation For Rituals
I am a Board Certified Chaplain!!!
During the last week of September 2016 on a windy day in the windy city, I dressed up to go and meet my Board Certifying committee. I was nervous. Very nervous. A lot had gone into the journey leading up that day. A lot of tears, a lot of random bursts of laughter and lots… Continue reading I am a Board Certified Chaplain!!!
Shama Mehta 