Welcome To Ma’s India Blog Friday, October 16, 2009 I remember when I received my first piece of Christian jewelry in the form of a cross with the body of Jesus upon it at my First Communion. I later learned that a crucifix was typical Catholic Christian jewelry as opposed to Protestant Christian jewelry, a … Read more
Welcome To Ma’s India Blog The creation of batik, a word meaning drawing and writing, is an indigenous Indonesian art, although influences from all corners of the world have enriched its inherently beautiful design. Fashions and furnishings are utilizing batik prints in increasing numbers, inspiring the acknowledgement of the beauty and true artistry of an … Read more
It’s Never Too Late September 30, 2011 on 7:06 am Dear Spiritual Explorer: I feel like I’m running out of time to fulfill spiritual aspirations. I’m still dealing with anger, envy, and all other character traits that seem difficult to extinguish. Can you give me some assistance? George R., San Bernadino, CA No Time To … Read more
Welcome To Ma’s India Blog Wednesday, October 7, 2009 Any dog or horse trainer will tell you that what is fed to animal influences its behavior. Although we like to forget this when it comes to ourselves, what we eat has a huge influence not only over our physical well being, but also over our … Read more
The Sanskrit term Om has taken on a humorous quality. Now people swap it for the word home. We now hear it’s Om for the holidays; there’s no place like Om, etc. Yesterday, can you believe, somebody said to me something about “Om on the range?” Om for the holidays is one of our most piquant … Read more
What is Karma? July 29, 2011 on 7:00 am Dear Spiritual Explorer: Could you talk about karma? Joan F., Santa Cruz, CA Dear Joan: When I walked into the store today, I noticed the many Prayer Flags, particularly Sacred Symbols of the World Flags which pays homage to the great spiritual traditions of the world. … Read more
Welcome To Ma’s India Blog Imagine a voice that connects your spirit to God. That is the talent of Krishna Das. Steeped in Hindu spirituality as well as having a remarkable connection to spirit, Krishna Das sings full-hearted to his guru Neem Karoli Baba. In 1968 he was influenced by a group of his friends … Read more
Mas India Archive Page Monday, March 8, 2010 From the Desk of the Spiritual Explorer Sometimes the beauty and elegance of crystal points do not show as well in pictures. Pictures cannot capture the power, radiance and feeling emanating from the particular crystal points we are currently showing at Ma’s India. These crystal points are … Read more
Welcome To Ma’s India Blog Saturday, October 17, 2009 Three types of jewelry serve as the underpinnings of Jewish jewelry. They are the Star of David, the Hamsa and the Chai (to life) symbol. Looking closely within at the symbolism underlying this Jewish jewelry, one is overwhelmed at the depth and breadth of this extraordinary … Read more
When did you last feel that you had inner peace in your life? I asked a friend and she told me it was when she got that job promotion she she had longed for. It meant that she is attaining something that she feels will mean that she is successful. She thinks that the attainment will bring her what we call … Read more