Category: Healing and Spirituality

The Inner Threshold of Awareness

Post author By Priyanka Murarka
Post date 14 December 2025
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We all carry certain thresholds in different walks of life.

From time to time, these thresholds are challenged.

What we often label as fear is actually capacity waiting to be expanded.

Nature has its own quiet way of teaching us this. Often, we seek inspiration or guidance in the wrong spaces, places that are limited. And so, we keep moving in circles.

Like a volcanic eruption or a tsunami, when pressure builds in the inner world, it eventually bursts. That outburst is not destruction alone; it is accumulated inner suffering seeking transformation.

What feels like a breakdown is often the psyche saying; this boundary no longer fits who you are becoming.

Thresholds are the limitations we carry as humans, set consciously or subconsciously through past impressions. Otherwise, we are unlimited beings.

Awareness doesn’t remove thresholds overnight; it softens them first.

With awareness, we can broaden our thresholds, or even tap into the unlimited.

Every threshold crossed in awareness returns us closer to our original, unlimited state.

Tags #Awareness, #Consciousness, #Expansion, #HealingJourney, #HumanCondition, #InnerLimits, #InnerWork, #InnerWorld, #SelfInquiry, #spiritualgrowth, #Thresholds, #Transformation, #UnlimitedPotential

Healing and Spirituality Personal Triumph

From the Curve of C to the Circle of Life

Post author By Priyanka Murarka
Post date 18 September 2025
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I’d been deliberately chasing my purpose when, unexpectedly, a childhood moment of pure awareness came rushing back. I must have been about three years old. Until then, I remember almost nothing — as if my awareness was still asleep. One day, while learning my letters, I wrote the letter C. First correctly, then incorrectly. My mother corrected me with a slap.

It was the first and the last time she ever raised her hand at me.

For me, as a little child, it wasn’t pain that stayed — it was the sudden shock, the imprint. That shock startled me awake; it became the first clear memory etched in my life.

Sometimes awareness begins not in understanding, but in surprise.

Looking back now, I see it wasn’t just about a letter. It was a spiritual initiation, a signal that my soul’s journey had begun.

Every beginning hides itself in an ordinary moment.

The C itself holds a deeper meaning. It is a semi-circle, incomplete. That curve became a symbol of longing, of incompleteness, and of the search for wholeness. What looks incomplete may be pointing us toward wholeness.

For years, I looked outward for the missing half, believing that only someone else could turn my “C” into a circle.

This longing for meaning is not new. Across time, seekers have found depth even in the simplest of things. It reminds me of Arjuna’s story:

It is said that Lord Krishna once gave Arjuna a set of precious gemstones. For Arjuna, anything that came from his Lord was divine. So he held the gems with reverence and began to reflect. Each stone, he thought, must symbolize a truth of life, a hidden lesson.

When he shared his interpretations, Krishna burst into laughter. With his playful smile, He said: “Arjuna, I only gave you gemstones. I never meant them to carry such depth. But you — with your sincerity — have drawn out meanings even I did not place there.”

Meaning is not always in what is given, but in how we choose to receive it.

In the same way, my childhood “C” — a moment of correction, a moment of awakening — became a lifelong gem. What was only a letter turned into a spiritual mirror, teaching me. Wholeness does not come from another. Completion is discovered within.

When we connect with the universal energy, we become a full circle in ourselves. And only then can we meet another — not from lack, but from fullness.

The earliest wound may be a hidden key; what once broke us open might have been the very curve guiding us toward our circle of wholeness.

The circle was never missing — it was waiting to be drawn from within.

Tags #Awareness, #CircleOfLife, #ConsciousLiving, #HealingJourney, #InnerHealing, #InnerStrength, #LifeLessons, #Mindfulness, #SacredStories, #SelfDiscovery, #SoulGrowth, #SpiritualJourney, #UniversalEnergy, #Wholeness

Healing and Spirituality Personal Triumph

In the Embrace of Blessings

Post author By Priyanka Murarka
Post date 17 September 2025
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In the sacred observance of my mother’s Pitrpaksa ritual, I bowed to the Brahmin’s feet, not with hands but by placing my forehead upon them.

As her hands moved over me to bless, I felt something beyond the ordinary. It was as if my mother herself was caressing me – a warmth, a love, a presence filled every fibre of my being. My body trembled with the vibration of that touch, a connection so deep that words cannot capture it. In that moment, I realized that love transcends form, touch, and time.

Previously, during the Shraadh, as I served food and applied a tilak with red sacred powder, my hand trembled. The gentle touch of my ring finger carried a vibration—a subtle current that spread through me. In that sacred instant, I felt her presence merge with mine, transcending mourning, joy, and every other emotion. It was rapture, as if my soul dissolved in her presence

Sometimes devotion is not in action but in surrender — in feeling, receiving, and recognizing the unseen energy of those who came before us.

The heart remembers what the mind can’t explain. The soul recognizes what the eyes can’t see. Bodily emotions cannot fully convey the essence of feelings.

Tags #Ashirvaad, #BlessingsBeyond, #DivinePresence, #EternalGrace, #HeartRemembers, #InnerStillness, #LoveBeyondTime, #SacredRituals, #SacredTouch, #SoulConnection, #SpiritualJourney, #SpiritualReflections

Healing and Spirituality Personal Triumph

Guided by Grace – My Artistic Ode to Love & Light

Post author By Priyanka Murarka
Post date 14 August 2025
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This painting emerged from a deep, meditative and spiritual experience —a gesture of wisdom and unity. It reflects the soul’s journey in this realm, moving from the gross to the subtle, from the material to the spiritual, returning to the realm where we truly belong.

It is a movement from darkness to love and light—the eternal reality as I have come to understand it. The planet in the painting may be seen as Earth, our present home, or perhaps Mars, my birth number, symbolizing a personal link to cosmic origins.

The direction of this journey is guided by my Guru, who leads me toward inner upliftment and truth. The path moves toward the sun—yet, in my vision, it stretches beyond, into the multiverse, the source from which the Milky Way itself was born, as echoed in the Big Bang.

While much of the emotion behind this work transcends words, it is my humble attempt to depict a soul’s flight toward its highest light.

In essence, this painting is my inner reflection cast into the outer world—a world of love and light, illuminated by the grace of my beloved Lord Krishna.

Tags #ArtWithMeaning, #CosmicArt, #DivineGuidance, #FromDarknessToLight, #InnerAwakening, #LordKrishna, #LoveAndLight, #MeditativeArt, #MysticalArt, #SacredArt, #SoulJourney, #SpiritualArt, #SpiritualJourney, #UniverseWithin

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In the name of friendship – My search ends in Krishna

Post author By Priyanka Murarka
Post date 3 August 2025
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In childhood, I witnessed and encountered many situations I never spoke about—not with friends, not even with family. I carried them quietly, like invisible weights on my young shoulders.

There were moments when I heard people badmouthing my parents and siblings—saying things no child should ever have to process. And I stayed silent. Maybe because I didn’t know how to speak up. Maybe because I feared being misunderstood.

My father sacrificed his life at work, and my mother gave her all at home. Both were deeply devoted, intellectually inclined souls. Yet, the world still found reasons to disrespect them. And I, as a child, didn’t know how to handle that dissonance—between the love I felt and the judgment I saw.

There was also an age gap between me and my elder sisters. While they were growing into their own worlds, I often found myself alone. Not unloved—but lonely.

I didn’t have a friend I could truly call my own.

Back then, that “best friend” label meant everything. It was what every classmate flaunted. It was the norm, and not having that made me feel like I was missing something fundamental.

Looking back now, I realise the root of my loneliness wasn’t just about not having someone to talk to.

It was about not feeling understood.
It was about the emotional burdens I carried silently.
It was about being surrounded, yet unseen.

And most of all—it was about my yearning for true connection, a quiet hunger to be met with presence and compassion.

I gave my all wherever I went—and yes, I expected in return. Because I’m human, not a saint. And human hearts crave mutuality.

But that giving often came with pain.
I was broken, shattered, betrayed, used.
And slowly, life taught me something essential:

That I was seeking at the wrong place.

Along the way, I met different people—friends who felt like answers, soulmates, companions.
Some stayed for a while. Others came and left like seasons.

And they taught nothing is permanent in life.

But with time and reflection, something shifted.

I now understand: it was never about having someone to share everything with.
It was about Being—
Being accepted.
Being seen.
Being held—not in performance, but in presence.

And my seeking ends here.

For I now seek everything in Krishna—
The friend I always dreamt of.
The one who was always there when I felt lonely.
The one I failed to recognise.

That divine presence within me—the quiet wisdom guiding me through the chaos—was Him.
He was assisting me in silence, watching over my broken moments, holding space in my solitude.

I thought I lacked a best friend.
But truly—I’ve always had the best one anyone could ever ask for.

My eternal companion. My Krishna.

Tags #BrokenButHealing, #ChildhoodReflections, #DivineCompanion, #EmotionalHealing, #FaithInKrishna, #FriendshipLessons, #FromLonelinessToLove, #HealingJourney, #HumanExperience, #InnerJourney, #KrishnaConsciousness, #SeekingWithin, #SoulfulConnections, #spiritualgrowth

Healing and Spirituality

The Fire Within – A Journey of Inner Transformation

Post author By Priyanka Murarka
Post date 22 June 2025
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My intention behind this painting was to portray the Sun — the ultimate source of light and love in the universe. Just like love, sunlight is warm and nourishing, making us feel held and alive from within.

But when I looked at images of the Sun from NASA and ISRO, I noticed something deeper — explosions of fire constantly erupting within it. That visual struck me.

The Sun burns itself to give light to others. It sacrifices itself so that life on Earth can exist. That selfless act became a symbol for me — of inner fire, of love, and of transformation.

From the perspective of the five elements, especially Agni (fire), this element represents transformation. And so, I chose to reflect that intense, almost desperate urge for inner transformation — which then radiates outward as the beauty we see in the world.

This painting is a reminder:

The fire within — though explosive, painful, and raw — is what gives rise to light, life, and outward beauty.
Our inner world, with all its chaos, becomes the very reason the outer world begins to shine.

Tags #AgniElement, #ArtWithMeaning, #DivineLight, #EmotionalAlchemy, #EnergyHealing, #FiveElements, #HealingThroughArt, #InnerTransformation, #MindBodySoul, #SelfDiscovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #SunSymbolism, #TheFireWithin, #YogaPhilosophy

Healing and Spirituality

The Universe Within Us: From Darkness to Radiance

Post author By Priyanka Murarka
Post date 22 June 2025
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For the longest time, I held a vision — a desire to paint the silent, stunning dialogue between the soul and the cosmos. Finally, it found its voice on this canvas.

This artwork is more than colors or shapes.
It’s a whisper to the grieving heart. A call to those who feel lost, heavy, or too weary to take another step.
It’s a reminder that there’s beauty within you — as vast, radiant, and luminous as the universe.

As a Mudra Therapist, I often share that our body is a replica of the universe. What we hold inside — be it pain, peace, or potential — reflects outward. When we begin to heal, reflect, and realign within, our external reality transforms in response.

This painting is a celebration of that sacred alignment.

I could picture the skies in a place near the Himalayan range. Sometimes, thick clouds and rain hide the beauty. But we wait. Because we know — once the rain stops and the skies clear, magic happens.

We finally get that breathtaking glimpse we came for — the snow-capped peaks, the sparkling stars, the vast, open sky. That one clear moment makes all the waiting worth it.

Life is the same.
The grief. The chaos. The numbness. These are temporary clouds. If we sit with them, breathe through them, and gently honor their presence, our inner sky begins to clear too.

Healing is not a destination — it’s a homecoming to your own light.

So, if you’re feeling broken right now, pause. Breathe. Look within.
Like in the painting — the airplane doesn’t run from the dark; it moves toward the light. And that’s our path too.

Face your storms. Fly through them.
Because beyond the darkness… a new sun is always waiting to rise.

Healing and Spirituality

Spiritual Growth: Not Just Upward, But Inward and Outward Too

Post author By Priyanka Murarka
Post date 15 June 2025
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Spirituality often begins not in peace, but in pain.

It’s in those moments of discomfort and challenge that something deeper awakens within you.

The resilience and perseverance to simply be—despite the discomfort—is the true starting point.

And a deeper shift begins when you start seeing opportunity within the pain, or the constraints life places on you.

“Spirituality deepens when wisdom emerges from resilience.” – Priyanka Murarka

You begin by gaining wisdom and slowly start using it in your day-to-day life.

The next step is learning to understand those who may not be where you are yet in their journey.

And then comes a deeper challenge—translating your wisdom into a language they can relate to.

Because while you and they look at life through different lenses, true connection lies in helping them see the bigger picture through their own perspective.

“Spiritual growth is not just upward, but inward—and then a reflection of that inward journey outward.” – Priyanka Murarka

This is where I find myself right now—learning to meet others where they are.

That, I feel, is the real essence of growth.

Tags #ConsciousLiving, #EmotionalResilience, #GrowthMindset, #HealingFromWithin, #InnerJourney, #LightWithin, #MeetThemWhereTheyAre, #PainToPurpose, #SoulEvolution, #spiritualgrowth, #TransformationalJourney, #WisdomPath

Healing and Spirituality Personal Triumph

Smile: Your secret Superpower

Post author By Priyanka Murarka
Post date 13 June 2025
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Smile is Underrated 😊
– By Priyanka Murarka

Have you ever noticed how easily we forget to smile, especially when life throws a curveball?

We often look for complex solutions to manage our emotions.
But what if I told you that one of the simplest, most magical tools is right under your nose—quite literally?

Next time you’re upset—no matter what the reason or even in the worst-case scenario—try this simple practice:

Close your eyes
Consciously smile
Consciously observe the impact of that smile on your face, your mood, and your physical body

You’ll be amazed.
Your jaw relaxes, your breathing deepens, and a quiet warmth spreads across your being.
A smile softens the sharp edges of pain.
It’s like an inner sunshine that peeks through even on the cloudiest days.

I do this often.
It doesn’t mean I’m ignoring my emotions—
It means I’m choosing to meet them gently, with grace.

Smile is magical ✨
Smile is therapy 💆‍♀️
Smile is enlightening 🌟
Smile is love and light 💖✨

And the best part?
It’s free, effortless, and always available.

So today, give yourself that gift.
Smile—not for the world, but for you.

Tags #ChooseJoy, #EmotionalWellbeing, #Gratitude, #HealingJourney, #InnerPeace, #LoveAndLight, #MentalHealth, #Mindfulness, #PositiveVibes, #SelfCare, #SimpleJoy, #SmileMagic, #SmileTherapy, #WellnessMatters

Healing and Spirituality

Finding Divinity Within

🌸 A couple of days ago, I returned from Jagannath Puri—a place I had longed to visit ever since my mother’s soul departed from the hospital that had this sacred temple of Lord Jagannath within its premises. I used to wait there, seeking solace, as I visited her and consulted with the doctors.

Despite my deep desire, I couldn’t find the connection between my visit and the message I sought. The air carried purity, and the atmosphere offered peace, yet the experience felt like a riddle I couldn’t solve. 🤔✨

Why this urge to visit?
What was the mystery behind it?
Why did every step feel like a hurdle, and yet, why was I so drawn to it?

💫 Today, during morning meditation, a profound truth unfolded before me:

Moko Kahan Dhundhere Bande
Mein To Tere Paas Mein
Na Teerath Mein, Na Moorat Mein
Na Ekant Niwas Mein
Na Mandir Mein, Na Masjid Mein
Na Kabe Kailas Mein
Main To Tere Paas Mein

The divine has always been with me—not in the physical spaces I sought but within me. 🌟

For so long, I was blind, unable to see the light within because I believed myself impure, unworthy of holding the divine presence. But today, I was guided to embrace a truth I had long hesitated to accept:

✨ The divine resides within me, as it does in all of us. 🙏✨

The peace I felt in Puri wasn’t external—it was the divine’s gentle reminder to look inward. 💖 And when I did, I realized that my mother, whom I have always considered divine, was my guiding light to this realization. Through her, I found a connection to her essence and something far greater—the infinite presence of the divine within. 🕉

✨ The journey to divinity is not one of distance but one of realization. ✨

With a heart full of gratitude, I bow to my Guru and the divine Lord for blessing me with such a profound realization and for gifting me this beautiful start to the new year. 🌸🙏

May we all awaken to the light within us and carry it forward into every moment of the year ahead. ✨💫

What about you? Have you ever experienced a moment where the divine revealed itself within you? Share your story below—I’d love to hear it! 🌸

Tags #DivineAwakening, #DivinePresence, #DivineWithin, #FindingDivinity, #InnerLight, #InnerPeace, #InwardJourney, #JagannathPuri, #MeditationInsights, #SacredConnection, #SelfRealization, #SoulfulLiving, #spiritualgrowth, #SpiritualJourney