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Dandapani’s Blog

Welcome! Sharing my reflections on the spiritual path.
Join me on a profound journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth.

Dec 2, 2011

Indian Magic Show in Rajasthan

This entertaining local amused us with his magic tricks in Khejarla, a village east of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India during our recent spiritual adventure. He was hilarious and quite good as well. ...

Dec 1, 2011 Spiritual Tools

More about "Doing Nothing"

The following questions were asked to me by a staff writer at Well and Good NYC, an online wellness magazine, about the importance of doing nothing. And here are my full responses. Do you think that it’s important, once in a while, to take time to truly stop going and just do no
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Nov 30, 2011 Spiritual Adventures

Eggplant and Mushrooms with Cumin and Fennel

Here's a simple North Indian style dish made with eggplant and mushrooms. It's very quick to make and can use almost any vegetables you have around. Ingredients 3/4 cup eggplant cut into 3/4" cubes, skin on 3/4 mushrooms cut into 1/2" slices 1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
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Nov 30, 2011 Food & Cooking

Puttu Recipe

Today's dish is called puttu. One of my personal favorites. It is a south Indian and Sri Lankan dish, quite often had at breakfast (but you don't have to limit it to that). On our spiritual and culinary tour to South India in February 2012 we will get to try this in Kerala.
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Nov 30, 2011 News

Can you do nothing for a change?

Recently the online wellness magazine, Well and Good NYC, reached out to me and asked for my thoughts on "the importance of doing nothing". Read the full article here. (Part of the article that appeared on Well and Good NYC is shown below)
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Nov 30, 2011 Speaking

Meditation Class in Manhattan, NYC

Our approach to meditation is simple and systematic. A clear understanding of what is involved is shared, a plan outlined and tools given to create or sustain a meditation practice. The rest is up to you for true progress with meditation lays solely on your consistent effort.
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Nov 26, 2011 Spiritual Adventures

Carrot and Green Bean Thoran

In Kerala, one of the most common vegetable preparations is thoran. Chopped vegetables are cooked with black mustard seeds and coconut for a light healthy dish that is very quick to prepare - it can be ready in about 15 minutes. Thoran can be made with lots of different veget
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