EXPLAINED: 3 - The Real Truth

Why You Give The Right Advice But Make The Wrong Choices - Krishna Knows

Have you ever given someone excellent advice, only to make the exact opposite choice when the same problem entered your own life? It is one of the most common contradictions in human behaviour. We can see another person’s mistakes clearly, yet struggle to recognise our own emotions, fears and attachments.…

Times Life · Aug 14

Was Karna’s Lie Justified? The Mahabharata’s Hard Truth

Karna’s life is filled with moments that make us question what is right and what is wrong. One of the most debated is his decision to hide his true identity from Parashurama to receive advanced knowledge of weapons. At first, his decision may seem understandable. Karna desperately wanted to become…

MyLifeXP · Aug 14

What If 5 Gita Verses Hold the Clarity You Need?

We live in a world where answers are everywhere. A quick search can give us thousands of results in seconds. Yet, many people still struggle with the same questions: What should I do? What if I fail? Why am I anxious? How can I stay calm when life feels uncertain?…

MyLifeXP · Aug 12

Why Mahabharata Starts with King Janamejaya, Not Bhishma

Ask anyone where the Mahabharata begins, and most people will mention King Shantanu, Bhishma Pitamah, or the rivalry between the Kauravas and Pandavas. But what if the epic actually begins somewhere entirely different? Long before the Kurukshetra war unfolds, a forgotten king, a deadly serpent sacrifice, and a powerful narration…

MyLifeXP · Jul 27

What the Mahabharata Reveals About the Pandavas' Birth May Surprise You

The Mahabharata is filled with stories that go far beyond battles and kingdoms. Many of its most fascinating lessons lie in the traditions, customs, and values of ancient India. One question that often surprises readers is this: If the Pandavas were born through divine blessings from different gods, why were…

MyLifeXP · Jul 23

How Gurbani Describes Waheguru: The Guru Granth Sahib's Formless God Has No Scripture Equal

The Book That Is Not a BookIn 1708, at Nanded in present-day Maharashtra, Guru Gobind Singh did something no religious leader had done before or has done since. He ended the line of human Gurus and installed a book in their place. Not as a memorial. Not as a record.…

Times Life · Jul 22

Why Dharma Sometimes Means Standing Against Your Own

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where doing the right thing meant hurting someone you loved? It is one of the hardest choices anyone can face. This is exactly what Arjuna experienced on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Standing before his teachers, relatives, and friends, he lost the strength…

MyLifeXP · Jul 21

What Arjuna's Chariot Really Represents

Most people see Arjuna's chariot as a magnificent war vehicle from the Mahabharata. But according to many traditional spiritual interpretations inspired by the Bhagavad Gita and later Hindu philosophy, it represents something far deeper than a battlefield chariot. Every part of it carries a symbolic meaning that reflects the journey…

MyLifeXP · Jul 20

Stop Asking Why Me? Krishna's Timeless Answer May Surprise You

There are moments in life when nothing seems to make sense. A relationship ends without warning, a dream falls apart, or success feels just out of reach. During such times, one question naturally comes to mind: "Why is this happening to me?" Lord Krishna's teachings in the Bhagavad Gita offer…

MyLifeXP · Jul 20

Was Bhima the Real Hero of the Mahabharata?

Ask anyone to name the greatest warrior of the Mahabharata, and most people will immediately say Arjuna. He is the archer who received the Bhagavad Gita from Lord Krishna and is often portrayed as the central hero of the epic. But was he truly the only warrior who shaped the…

MyLifeXP · Jul 20