Social media addiction is a growing concern in our digital age, often leading to distraction, anxiety, and a sense of unfulfillment. Hinduism, with its rich philosophical traditions and teachings, offers profound insights into understanding and overcoming such addictions. By drawing on stories, quotes, and principles from Hindu scriptures, we can find guidance on how to detach from fleeting, unoriginal distractions and focus on more meaningful pursuits. 1. Understanding the Nature of the Mind and Desires Hindu philosophy places significant emphasis on understanding the nature of the mind and its tendencies. The Bhagavad Gita , one of the most revered texts in Hinduism, speaks about the restless nature of the mind and the importance of self-control: Bhagavad Gita 6.6 : "For one who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, the mind will remain the greatest enemy." This verse highlights the dual nature of the mind—it can be ou...

The death of only son or daughter is the worst kind of loss on earth. It is inconsolable. The father and mother will not be satisfied with any kind of reasoning. But how to overcome grief of death of child in a real way, not by blaming on fate or cursing God. Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi once consoled a man whose three year old son had just died. A very devoted and simple devotee had lost his only son, a child of three. The next day he arrived at the Ashram with his family. Referring to them, Bhagavan said: Training of mind helps one to bear sorrows and bereavements with courage; but the loss of one's children is said to be the worst of all grief. Grief only exists as long as one considers oneself to have a definite form; if the form is transcended one knows the One Self to be eternal. There is neither death nor birth. What is born is only the body, and this is the creation of the ego. But the ego is not ordinarily perceived without the body and so is identifie...