Can your business card attract success?
In today’s digital age, many people believe the traditional business card has become obsolete.We exchange phone numbers through mobile devices, connect instantly on LinkedIn, andshare company profiles with a single click.Yet despite these advances, one small item still carries remarkable influence in the businessworld: the humble business card.A business card is far more than a […]
When the unexpected carries a message
Life rarely unfolds exactly as we plan.We carefully arrange our schedules, set goals, and imagine how events should take place.Yet, despite our best efforts, an unexpected delay, a chance encounter, a sudden challenge, oreven a few words from a stranger can completely alter the course of our day, and sometimesour life.I was inspired to reflect […]
The sacred science of naming a child
In today’s fast-paced world, names are often chosen because they sound fashionable, have modern appeal, or simply reflect parents’ personal preferences. This is nothing unusual, but ancient Vedic wisdom views naming a newborn more deeply. A name is not merely an identity or a matter of style, but something that carries meaning, vibration, and significance. […]
Creating a simple and sacred home altar
One of the most frequently asked questions in Hindu homes today is: “There are so many deities in Hinduism. Which ones should we keep on our home altar?” Over the years, many families accumulate numerous framed pictures, statues, calendars, laminated images, prayer cards, and idols received from temples, relatives, and friends. Eventually, the altar becomes […]
Vedic sciences honour for Dr. T. Selva
Malaysia Nanban Vasthu Sastra columnist Dr. T. Selva was honoured by the Malaysian Astrological Society (MAS) recently for his outstanding contribution to the growth and promotion of Vedic sciences in Malaysia and internationally. He received the society’s Felicitation of Meritorious Service Award for Growth of Vedic Sciences at the society’s annual general meeting in Kuala […]
The divine call of Mount Kailash
The Aug 26th catastrophe along the Nepal–Tibet border has brought immense sorrow to families across the world. Among those caught in a glacier collapse and an ice-rock avalanche that unleashed destructive flash floods and mudslides were hundreds of pilgrims, including 55 Malaysians travelling to or returning from Mount Kailash, the sacred mountain revered as the […]
Applying Vasthu to high-rise living
One of the most common questions I receive from readers is: “Does Vasthu Sastra apply to apartments and condominiums?” Many people assume that because they do not own the land beneath their home or have little control over the building’s design, Vasthu principles become irrelevant. Fortunately, this belief is far from the truth. Vasthu Sastra […]
Building a bungalow that nurtures life
Many people spend months choosing the perfect location, engaging architects, comparing designs and selecting expensive finishes before building their dream bungalow. Yet, surprisingly few consider one of the most important aspects of all, the invisible energy that will surround the family for decades to come. According to the ancient science of Vasthu Sastra, a house […]
Where music became a gentle healing
Some concerts entertain. Others linger in the heart long after the final applause. Lisa Ono’s maiden performance of the Love to Love Asia Tour in Malaysia at Zepp Kuala Lumpur on July 3rd was undoubtedly the latter. It was an unforgettable evening as the internationally acclaimed Bossa Nova Queen transported the audience across continents and […]
When the unseen heals
The Mor Lam Phil ceremony, conducted by spirit healers from Thailand, unfolded not as a cultural performance but as a powerful spiritual invocation. What began as a public ritual soon became an intense encounter with the unseen, drawing those present into an ancient tradition where healing, ancestral spirits, and sacred chants converged. It was a […]