Viniyoga © FAQ 453 | Why Politeness Isn’t Spiritual? - 3 - Compliance with Social Conditioning!

Truthful speech is vital in spirituality because it aligns us with authenticity, integrity, and inner clarity—qualities essential for genuine growth. Speaking the truth, even when difficult, honours our deeper self and fosters real connection. Politeness, while socially useful, can mask avoidance, fear, or manipulation. When we confuse politeness with virtue, we risk compromising our truth for the sake of comfort.

Spirituality demands courage, not conformity; it calls us to speak from the soul, not just to please.

Through this series of videos Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five reasons why Politeness isn''t spiritual.

3 - Avoidance of Truth!

Viniyoga © FAQ 452 | Why Politeness Isn’t Spiritual? - 2 - Avoidance of Truth!

Truthful speech is vital in spirituality because it aligns us with authenticity, integrity, and inner clarity—qualities essential for genuine growth. Speaking the truth, even when difficult, honours our deeper self and fosters real connection. Politeness, while socially useful, can mask avoidance, fear, or manipulation. When we confuse politeness with virtue, we risk compromising our truth for the sake of comfort.

Spirituality demands courage, not conformity; it calls us to speak from the soul, not just to please.

Through this series of videos Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five reasons why Politeness isn''t spiritual.

02 - Avoidance of Truth!

Viniyoga © FAQ 451 | Why Politeness Isn’t Spiritual? - 1 - It is Inauthentic!

Truthful speech is vital in spirituality because it aligns us with authenticity, integrity, and inner clarity—qualities essential for genuine growth. Speaking the truth, even when difficult, honours our deeper self and fosters real connection. Politeness, while socially useful, can mask avoidance, fear, or manipulation. When we confuse politeness with virtue, we risk compromising our truth for the sake of comfort.

Spirituality demands courage, not conformity; it calls us to speak from the soul, not just to please.

Through this series of videos Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five reasons why Politeness isn''t spiritual.

01 - It is inauthentic!

Viniyoga © FAQ 450 | Five ways to practice Gratitude - 5 - Gratitude Rituals

Gratitude is essential in spiritual practice, fostering inner peace and joy. In Yogasūtras-s, it aligns with Santoşa (contentment), teaching acceptance of the present, and Mudita (appreciation), encouraging happiness in others’ success.

While there are many ways to practice it, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five practical ways to embrace gratitude daily. Learn, grow and share!

05 - Gratitude Rituals!

Viniyoga © FAQ 449 | Five ways to practice Gratitude - 4 - Turning Challenges into lessons

Gratitude is essential in spiritual practice, fostering inner peace and joy. In Yogasūtras-s, it aligns with Santoşa (contentment), teaching acceptance of the present, and Mudita (appreciation), encouraging happiness in others’ success.

While there are many ways to practice it, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five practical ways to embrace gratitude daily. Learn, grow and share!

04 - Turning Challenges into Lessons!

Viniyoga © FAQ 448 | Five ways to practice Gratitude - 3 - Gratitude Meditation

Gratitude is essential in spiritual practice, fostering inner peace and joy. In Yogasūtras-s, it aligns with Santoşa (contentment), teaching acceptance of the present, and Mudita (appreciation), encouraging happiness in others’ success.

While there are many ways to practice it, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five practical ways to embrace gratitude daily. Learn, grow and share!

03 - Gratitude Meditation!

Viniyoga © FAQ 447 | Five ways to practice Gratitude - 2 - Expressing Gratitude!

Gratitude is essential in spiritual practice, fostering inner peace and joy. In Yogasūtras-s, it aligns with Santoşa (contentment), teaching acceptance of the present, and Mudita (appreciation), encouraging happiness in others’ success.

While there are many ways to practice it, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five practical ways to embrace gratitude daily. Learn, grow and share!

02 - Expressing Gratitude!

Viniyoga © FAQ 446 | Five ways to practice Gratitude - 1 - Gratitude Journal

Gratitude is essential in spiritual practice, fostering inner peace and joy. In Yogasūtras-s, it aligns with Santoşa (contentment), teaching acceptance of the present, and Mudita (appreciation), encouraging happiness in others’ success.

While there are many ways to practice it, Dr Kausthub Desikachar explores five practical ways to embrace gratitude daily. Learn, grow and share!

01 - Gratitude Journal!

Viniyoga © FAQ 445 | 5 Compelling reasons to be a Vegetarian | Enhance Meditation & Spiritual Practice!

The debate about diet is heating up, especially in spiritual circles. Much discussion is going into the benefits of enjoying a plant-based diet. Research studies are starting to confirm what our ancestors always foretold - that a vegetarian diet is healthier and more preferable in our spiritual journey.

While there are so many reasons to shift our eating patterns, this set of five videos offers five compelling reasons to consider becoming a Vegetarian!

Reason 05 - Enhance Meditation & Spiritual Practice!

Viniyoga © FAQ 444 | 5 Compelling reasons to be a Vegetarian | Universal Harmony!

The debate about diet is heating up, especially in spiritual circles. Much discussion is going into the benefits of enjoying a plant-based diet. Research studies are starting to confirm what our ancestors always foretold - that a vegetarian diet is healthier and more preferable in our spiritual journey.

While there are so many reasons to shift our eating patterns, this set of five videos offers five compelling reasons to consider becoming a Vegetarian!

Reason 04 - Universal Harmony!

Viniyoga © FAQ 443 | 5 Compelling reasons to be a Vegetarian | Karmic Consequences!

The debate about diet is heating up, especially in spiritual circles. Much discussion is going into the benefits of enjoying a plant-based diet. Research studies are starting to confirm what our ancestors always foretold - that a vegetarian diet is healthier and more preferable in our spiritual journey.

While there are so many reasons to shift our eating patterns, this set of five videos offers five compelling reasons to consider becoming a Vegetarian!

Reason 03 - Karmic Consequences!

Viniyoga © FAQ 442 | 5 Compelling reasons to be Vegetarian | Purity of Mind!

The debate about diet is heating up, especially in spiritual circles. Much discussion is going into the benefits of enjoying a plant-based diet. Research studies are starting to confirm what our ancestors always foretold - that a vegetarian diet is healthier and more preferable in our spiritual journey.

While there are so many reasons to shift our eating patterns, this set of five videos offers five compelling reasons to consider becoming a Vegetarian!

Reason 02 - Purity of Mind!

Viniyoga © FAQ 441 | 5 Compelling reasons to be Vegetarian | Ahimsā (non-violence)

The debate about diet is heating up, especially in spiritual circles. Much discussion is going into the benefits of enjoying a plant-based diet. Research studies are starting to confirm what our ancestors always foretold - that a vegetarian diet is healthier and more preferable in our spiritual journey.

While there are so many reasons to shift our eating patterns, this set of five videos offers five compelling reasons to consider becoming a Vegetarian!

Reason 01 - Ahimsā (non-violence)

Viniyoga © FAQ 440 | Different kinds of listening - Listening to your “Self”!

Listening is integral to our daily life and our more profound spiritual evolution. Life presents us with different circumstances where different types of listening are needed. The same kind of hearing would not work well for all these situations.

We need to adopt various types of listening to benefit from these unique circumstances. Are you aware of these types of listening and when to use which one? Are you curious to know more? Let us find out together!

05 - Listening to your “Self”!

Viniyoga © FAQ 439 | Different kinds of listening - Listening to Follow!

Listening is integral to our daily life and our more profound spiritual evolution. Life presents us with different circumstances where different types of listening are needed. The same kind of hearing would not work well for all these situations.

We need to adopt various types of listening to benefit from these unique circumstances. Are you aware of these types of listening and when to use which one? Are you curious to know more? Let us find out together!

04 - Listening to Follow!

Viniyoga © FAQ 438 | Different kinds of listening - Listening to Ignore!

Listening is integral to our daily life and our more profound spiritual evolution. Life presents us with different circumstances where different types of listening are needed. The same kind of hearing would not work well for all these situations.

We need to adopt various types of listening to benefit from these unique circumstances. Are you aware of these types of listening and when to use which one? Are you curious to know more? Let us find out together!

03 - Listening to Ignore!

Viniyoga © FAQ 437 | Different kinds of listening - Listening to understand!

Listening is integral to our daily life and our more profound spiritual evolution. Life presents us with different circumstances where different types of listening are needed. The same kind of hearing would not work well for all these situations.

We need to adopt various types of listening to benefit from these unique circumstances. Are you aware of these types of listening and when to use which one? Are you curious to know more? Let us find out together!

02 - Listening to understand!

Viniyoga © FAQ 436 | Different kinds of listening - Listening to respond!

Listening is integral to our daily life and our more profound spiritual evolution. Life presents us with different circumstances where different types of listening are needed. The same kind of hearing would not work well for all these situations.

We need to adopt various types of listening to benefit from these unique circumstances. Are you aware of these types of listening and when to use which one? Are you curious to know more? Let us find out together!

01 - Listening to Respond!

Viniyoga © FAQ 435 | Signs of a dominant ego - Disconnected from Self!

Not only is a dominant ego an inhibitor of our spiritual journey, but also a substantial contributing factor to many of the mental health issues that we face in our lives. The first stage in dealing with a dominant ego is to identify them.

This series of five videos explores five different signs of a dominant ego. Learn and Grow!

05 - Disconnected from Self!

Viniyoga © FAQ 434 | Signs of a dominant ego - Self Obsessed & Lack of Empathy!

Not only is a dominant ego an inhibitor of our spiritual journey, but also a substantial contributing factor to many of the mental health issues that we face in our lives. The first stage in dealing with a dominant ego is to identify them.

This series of five videos explores five different signs of a dominant ego. Learn and Grow!

04 - Self Obsessed & Lack of Empathy!