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NDTV
7 hours ago
- General
- NDTV
Opinion: Beyond The Mat - Yoga, The Return To The Centre
What is Yoga? You hear a familiar answer: a way to stay fit, reduce stress, or maybe a sequence of well-practised postures. You see glossy images: flexible bodies on Yoga mats, people meditating with closed eyes and calm faces. The worn-out cliche rings hollow: the union of mind, body and soul. Suppose Yoga were about the physical demonstrations that we are incessantly subjected to. Why would Arjuna, one of the physically fittest and finest warriors of his time, stand helpless on the battlefield? Why would Shri Krishna, the Yogeshwar, speak at length about Yoga not to someone physically unfit or unwell, but to someone already as physically competent as Arjuna? Yoga must mean something else. Yoga Through Krishna: Five Foundational Verses That Define It Let's turn to the Gita, not through interpretations, but through Shri Krishna's own words. These five verses open a different window into what Yoga truly means. 1. Renouncing attachment, and keeping the same attitude towards success and failure, you must act. This equanimity of mind is Yoga. Krishna isn't saying, "Accept whatever happens." He's asking us to drop the idea of winning or losing altogether. Not detachment after chasing goals-but freedom from the need to chase at all. Yoga here is about being free of the inner compulsion to chase outcomes, unaffected by inner turbulence. 2. True Yoga is when action comes from inner clarity - when actions are performed with equanimity and wisdom, they do not bind one. This "clarity" Krishna speaks of isn't about being sharp or strategic. It's the freedom to act without the ego pulling the strings. Even admired actions, if done with self-interest, stir up inner noise. But when action flows from detachment and understanding, it leaves no scar. Whatever quietens the ego is virtue. Whatever feeds it is sin. Yoga is when your core remains undisturbed, even as you act. 3. He who sees inaction in action and action in inaction is wise among men; he is a Yogi and a true performer of all actions. Krishna redefines action here. Most of our "doing" is reactive, compulsive, anxious movement without clarity. Though outwardly busy, we're inwardly inert. That's inaction in action. And when something shifts quietly inside - not out of emotion, but out of understanding - that's action in inaction. Yoga begins when we're no longer taken in by appearances and start looking at what's really driving us. 4. When the renunciate, having given up all desires and resolves, is no longer attached to sense objects or actions, then he is truly said to be established in Yoga. A yogi doesn't fight urges, he just sees through them. There's no rush to get something or become someone. He acts when there's clarity, and stays still when there is none. It's not suppression, it's the absence of inner pressure. The one who used to be driven is simply not there anymore. 5. He who is satisfied by knowledge and realisation, who is steady, self-controlled, and regards a lump of clay, a stone, and gold alike-he is a yogi. Here is Krishna's complete image of the yogi: one whose knowledge is not academic, but alive. He is not pretending to be calm - there's nothing left in him to be agitated. He doesn't crave applause, nor does insult shatter him. What's valuable or worthless to the world doesn't disturb his vision. His eyes don't flicker. His mind doesn't chase. That's Yoga. So, What Is Yoga? Yoga is not something you do - it's what remains when falsehood falls away. It is the union, through conscious acsendence, of your current (ordinary and lowly) state with your highest possibility. You can hold a pose, repeat a chant, or study scripture. But if your actions are still driven by fear, comparison, or insecurity, it's not Yoga - it's ego in disguise. Even spirituality can become another of the ego's tactics. That's why Yoga begins in honesty: "Why am I really doing this?" "Is it freeing me, or feeding my image?" Yoga is Not an Isolated Practice - It Must Pervade Your Entire Life It's tempting to treat Yoga like a morning ritual: before coffee, before emails. But it's not a wellness hack. Yoga is a fundamental shift in perception - when you begin seeing through the false. You can't spend your day driven by restlessness and expect peace from a few minutes of breathwork. Yoga isn't an act of willpower. It is submission to truth by way of resolute rejection of the false. Not greater effort, but deeper honesty. That honesty must inform your conversations, decisions, and relationships. Otherwise, it remains just another ritual: comfortable, but hollow. The Ego Can Hijack Yoga The ego is cunning. It will use anything, even Yoga, to sustain itself. You may start with good intent. But soon you want to "master" poses, impress others, be admired for being 'spiritual'. And Yoga becomes another project, another chase. But Yoga isn't here to refine the ego. It is here to dissolve it. When you start asking honestly - What am I chasing? That's when the real practice begins. The Inner Victory Krishna uses the term 'vijitendriya', who has conquered the senses. But victory doesn't mean suppression. You don't overcome the senses by fighting them; you outgrow them. When the ego stops craving pleasure and approval from the world, the senses stop rebelling. When the heart finds something real, the rest naturally settles. It's not denial, it's dissolution. When the false drops, nothing remains to control. This Yoga Day, Don't Just Celebrate. Inquire. Mass gatherings will happen. People will pose, chant, and post hashtags. But real Yoga doesn't begin in a group. It begins with honest observation. So take a moment, not to just display stillness, but to truly understand it. Ask: "Am I more at ease than last year?" "Have I moved toward simplicity or complication?" "Do my actions reflect deeper clarity?" If the answer is yes, even hesitatingly, then something false is already dropping. Stay with it. If not, just see that clearly. That seeing itself is the beginning. Because Yoga isn't a display. It's the quiet undoing of all that is false. (Acharya Prashant, a modern Vedanta exegete and philosopher, is a national bestselling author, columnist, and founder of the PrashantAdvait Foundation. An IIT-IIM alumnus, he is a recipient of the OCND Award from the IIT Delhi Alumni Association for outstanding contribution to national development.)
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
R Madhavan lease Rs 17.5 crore Mumbai apartment, earning Rs 1.6 crore rent in two years
R Madhavan and wife Sarita have leased their Rs 17.5 crore Mumbai apartment in Bandra Kurla Complex for Rs 6.5 lakh monthly rent, earning Rs 1.6 crore over two years. Madhavan moved to Dubai for his son's swimming training but frequently travels to India for work and films. R Madhavan and his wife Sarita have leased out their luxurious Mumbai apartment in Bandra Kurla Complex for a monthly rent of Rs 6.5 lakh. The property, valued at Rs 17.5 crore, was officially rented out through a leave and license agreement registered in June 2025, as reviewed by Square Yards. Property Details and Rental Income Located in the Signia Pearl apartment complex, the property is set to generate rental income of Rs 1.60 crore over two years. The lease agreement includes a security deposit of Rs 39 lakh, along with additional costs of Rs 47,000 for stamp duty and Rs 1,000 for registration fees. Purchase and Rental Yield In July 2024, Madhavan acquired a 388.55 sq. m. (4,182 sq. ft.) apartment for Rs. 17.50 crore. The rental agreement offers a yield of around 4.5% in the first year, which rises to 4.7% in the second year, reflecting a steady increase in rental returns over the lease period. Relocation to Dubai for Son's Swimming Training During the COVID-19 pandemic, the actor shifted to Dubai with his family to support his son Vedaant's swimming training, as Mumbai's large pools were either closed or restricted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brass Krishna Idols For Prosperity & Protection In Life Luxeartisanship Shop Now Undo Talking to SCREEN, Madhavan spoke about the move that the larger swimming pools in Mumbai are either closed because of Covid or out of bounds. They are here with Vedaant in Dubai where he has access to large pools. He's working towards the Olympics, and Sarita (his wife) and he are right by his side. Though based in Dubai, Madhavan frequently travels to India for work and appreciates the city's high quality of life while staying connected to his roots. He is also known for hosting celebrities like Ajith, Nayanthara, and Vignesh Shivan in Dubai. Recent and Upcoming Film Projects On the work front, Madhavan recently appeared in 'Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh' alongside Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday. His upcoming project is 'De De Pyaar De 2', directed by Anshul Sharma, where he stars with Ajay Devgn , Rakul Preet Singh , and Jimmy Shergill.
The Print
9 hours ago
- General
- The Print
Ranthambore's queen Arrowhead was an alpha tigress even through illness. ‘She lived a full life'
Eleven-year-old Arrowhead was found dead two days later near Jogi Mahal after fighting bone cancer for months, senior officials from Ranthambore said. She passed away just hours after her daughter, RBT 2507, known locally as 'Kankati', was relocated to the Mukundra Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan's Kota. 'On the evening of 17 June, I witnessed what would be the last walk of the legendary tigress 'Arrowhead' at the banks of Padam Talab, a place she had ruled with grace and strength for many years,' he said. New Delhi: When wildlife photographer Sachin Rai shot T-84, the iconic tigress of the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve—fondly known as Arrowhead—on 17 June, she looked visibly frail. The tigress, who was once rightly titled the 'Queen of Ranthambore' for her larger-than-life presence and precise hunting skills, now gasped after every few steps. As Arrowhead breathed her last Thursday, Rai remembered the 'final walk of a legend' with a hint of grief and a great deal of awe. 'Arrowhead was more than just a tigress—she was the symbol of grace, strength and motherly spirit. Her legacy will live on through her cubs and in the hearts of all wildlife lovers,' Ranthambore Tiger Reserve said in a statement announcing her death. Arrowhead was among India's most well-known tigers. She is the granddaughter of 'Machli' (T-16)—the poster child of India's tiger conservation efforts and once the oldest living tiger in the world, having lived till the age of 20—and the daughter of another popular big cat, Krishna. Also Read: 'Tiger man' Valmik Thapar took train to Ranthambore in his 20s on a whim. It changed his life Early life Born in 2014, Arrowhead was first spotted with her mother and siblings on 23 March the same year, while Krishna was relocating her cubs between zones two and four. Her father is believed to be Star Male, a dominant male tiger in the reserve. She was named Arrowhead due to a distinct arrow-shaped mark on her left cheek. 'She lived a full life. She had cubs, some memorable hunts, and towards the end, a life-threatening illness. She did it all like a queen—the Queen of Ranthambore,' a forest official from Ranthambore said. Final days Every other tourist that boarded the safari jeeps to tour Ranthambore would inevitably ask to see the famous Arrowhead. Even in her final days, when she had grown so weak that her bones started sticking out of her sagging flesh, she would drag herself near safari vehicles, allowing tourists to photograph and admire her at leisure. Her classic pose would be lying down on her side and staring right into the camera lens. On days one would catch her in action, she would walk towards onlookers like she would towards her prey, which was her way of teasing the tourists, leaving the audience guessing her next move. 'Her area of movement was around zone two, but towards her final days, her daughter Riddhi became the dominant tigress,' the official from the reserve said, adding that after being diagnosed with bone cancer, Arrowhead had limited her movement around Jogi Mahal, near zone three. But despite her deteriorating health, the reigning 'Queen of Ranthambore' showcased alpha characteristics even through her last few days. On 16 June, just three days before her death, Arrowhead successfully took down a crocodile. She jumped into the Padam Talab, grabbed a chunk of meat from the crocodile's neck and dragged it out. The videos of the hunt were widely circulated because of its symbolism. Machli, her grandmother, was known as a 'crocodile killer' in her time, and after her, the only two tigers to have killed a crocodile in Ranthambore are Riddhi—Arrowhead's daughter—and then Arrowhead herself. (Edited by Mannat Chugh) Also Read: Nauradehi to be cheetahs' new home in MP. It's preparing by expanding prey base, relocating villages
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Govt committed to offering best training, infra to new recruits: UP DGP
Lucknow: Director general of police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna on Wednesday said the state govt was committed to offering the 60,244 newly recruited constables in UP Police the best training and infrastructure. He said this while inspecting the police lines at Kalli Paschim, Lucknow, where the new recruits are undergoing training. He evaluated the barracks, mess facilities, academic setups, logistics and overall infrastructure available at the site and gathered feedback from trainees. "The recruits are highly motivated and proud to join the UP Police. Most of them reached here after great effort, and we are committed to offering them the best training and infrastructure. Senior officers are regularly visiting training centres to ensure that all facilities are in place. Through structured training and access to experienced instructors from the directorate, these recruits will be shaped into capable and responsible police personnel," the DGP said. Krishna directed officials to ensure that all basic facilities are provided to the recruits in accordance with the directives of the police training directorate. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like San Rafael: Ecuatorianos: generen un segundo ingreso con Amazon CFD. InvestIQ Registrarse Undo This includes timely allocation of police number order (PNO), uniform kits, bank account creation, issuance of identity cards, and registration on the Manav Sampada HR portal. He instructed that training be conducted as per the prescribed schedule to maintain high standards of discipline and professionalism. Krishna emphasised the importance of training and said this period would serve as the foundation for the policing careers of the new recruits. He also commended the aspirants for their hard work and the dedication they showed in making it through the competitive recruitment process. Lucknow police commissioner Amrendra Sengar and other police officers were also present on the occasion.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘My mom is a big Krishna bhakt…meri beti ka naam Radha hai': Inside Shriya Saran's family home, which she shares with husband and parents
When Shriya Saran greets you at her door with a laugh, you immediately get a sense of who she is. Friendly, spontaneous, and refreshingly honest. Her home feels the same way. This isn't a house designed by a team of professionals. It was built slowly, with love, by her parents. 'It's simple and sweet,' she says, looking around the space that holds pieces of her past, present, and the things she holds close. 'A lot of my mom, a lot of my dad, maybe a bit of me, and a lot of my daughter now.' Spirituality has a quiet but strong presence throughout the home. Her mother is a Krishna devotee, and paintings of Krishna and Radha appear in different forms, from Rajasthan to Tanjore. 'My mom is a big Krishna bhakt, so of course you start with this beautiful painting…It's so beautiful that these art forms still exist… It feels so precious.' One special painting stands out—it's something Shriya made when her daughter, Radha, was born. 'Meri beti ka naam Radha hai. So when she was born, I painted this. It took months to finish… I actually forgot about it. But it's layered, traditional, and different people worked on different parts—one did the eyes, one the colour, one the sketch. It's a process.' Art is a big part of this home. Shriya is proud of how rich India is in its crafts. 'I love that India has so much art to offer, so most of the art that we buy and we have in the house is Indian,' she says, showing us works by local artists—Ganesh statues from Panaji, hand-painted pieces, and even a wall done by Radha's art teacher. 'He won't even tell us how much he charges… because for him, art doesn't have a price.' But there are also touches of her husband Andre's Russian roots—an old samovar tray used for tea, and porcelain that belonged to his grandfather. 'This is a mix of new and old… part Germany, part Russia.' Every corner tells a story. A Kashmiri painting made in memory of her grandmother. A doll her father gifted her when she was 25. A clock from Mexico that tells her 'inner calendar.' Prayer wheels from Ladakh. Even toys and books in Radha's room carry memories from different travels. 'This house is messy, a work in progress,' she laughs. But that's what makes it feel real. In a world of minimal, picture-perfect celebrity homes, Shriya's house is full of life.
