Idanim Inspirations: Conversations for a more mindful you!

Raman Mittal reflects on how easily devotion can shift into expectation. When the idea of a “better” darshan or greater blessings enters the mind, it raises an important question: are we trying to connect with God, or are we trying to get something from Him? When you visit a temple, what are you really seeking true devotion, or fulfilment of your desires? Is your idea of bhakti driven by rituals,...

Raman Mittal explores a question many people have when they begin meditation: how do you know if it’s actually working? Meditation does not come with clear milestones or checkpoints. Progress is often subtle, personal, and non-linear. Instead of dramatic changes, the shift happens gradually in how you experience your thoughts, emotions, and everyday life. Through your practice, you may begin to ob...

Raman Mittal reflects on a common expectation many of us carry: will meditation solve all my problems? We assume that meditation will remove difficulties, bring constant calm, or fix everything in life. But meditation does not work by changing every situation around you. Instead, it begins to change how you relate to what is happening, both outwardly and within. Often, the weight we feel does not...

Raman Mittal shares a simple and honest understanding of how life unfolds, and why trying to control every outcome often leads to stress and anxiety. We often believe that if we plan enough or try hard enough, life will go exactly the way we want. But in reality, life rarely follows our expectations. It moves in its own way. This does not mean you stop putting in effort. It means understanding wha...

Sakshi Bhav is the practice of witnessing without judgment. It is not about fixing, reacting, or pushing anything away, but about learning to observe your inner world with awareness. Through this, you begin to: Notice your thoughts without being pulled into them Stay with emotions without resisting or escaping See the distance between what you experience and who you are Live with greater clarity a...