Wear gratitude like a cloak…
Gratitude, or shukr, is a transformative element in Sufi philosophy. Gratitude embodies a profound spiritual practice that blesses seekers with a constant connection with the Almighty. Those who regard...
View ArticlePerfect master serves the whole universe
Selfless service is unaffected by results. It is like rays of the sun that serve the world by shining alike on all creation: grass, fields, birds, mankind; saint and sinner, rich and poor, strong and...
View ArticleMahashivratri: Time to focus on the divine
By Brahma Kumari Asha Several festivals are celebrated in India. We have a festival for almost every occasion, season and spiritual purpose. Perhaps the most significant of these is Mahashivratri, the...
View ArticleHarnessing unpolluted centre of purity
By Swami Sukhabodhananda Sometimes, we do something and then realise it was a mistake. We feel genuinely sorry for having made that mistake. It eases our conscience to think that it was an unwitting...
View ArticleDon’t cling to what has outlived its purpose
By Narayani Ganesh Self-evolution begins with self-preservation and self-love, that is, love of own consciousness. This is the first step towards universal love and peace. An employee who thinks...
View ArticleAnchor in kaifiyat, faqiri of divine love
By Pranav Khullar PM Narendra Modi recently stated that Sufism could serve as a beacon for humanity. “In today’s world, where war is causing immense suffering, this message of unity and peace is more...
View ArticleWhat is the foundational civilizational culture of India that is Bharat? Some...
Our religious and spiritual based culture is best expressed as Sanatana Dharma, i.e., universal and eternal human values, which when imbibed and practiced in daily work and living, lead us on the...
View ArticleSeason of lent invites us to refine our tastes
By Christopher Mendonca Mahakumbh Mela is the world’s largest peaceful congregation of people. Millions of devotees immerse themselves in Triveni Sangam, confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati,...
View ArticleThe nightingale sings His hymn
“Whatever you see, is engrossed in His recollection (Zikr). But their hymns are known to those who have spiritual perception. Not only the nightingale sings His hymn, every bramble is immersed in...
View ArticleColour the world with compassion and empathy
By: Brahma Kumari Shivani Holi, festival of colours, serves as a profound spiritual metaphor, reminding us of invisible hues that paint the soul. Just as we joyfully smear colours on one another, our...
View ArticleTransformative power of gratitude
Authored by Minoru Harada We live in an era of increasing loneliness, alienation, and anxiety. Amidst the chaos of modern life, forging genuine human connections is becoming more difficult. If these...
View ArticleWork that nourishes mind, body and soul
By Narayani Ganesh Why do you work? The obvious answer is: To sustain myself and my family, of course! Some may say they love their profession or occupation, it is their passion, and so on,...
View ArticleCrucial unfoldment of being
By Homayun Taba For many years a retiring person was usually sent off with a gift of a clock, with two implications not wholly unrelated: your time is up, or you now have all the...
View ArticleWith spring in our step, let’s celebrate Naw-Rúz
By AK Merchant It is springtime, a season of rejuvenation in many countries that have severe winter days. This is also a time when two religious communities in 17 countries in Central Asia welcome...
View ArticleKnow supreme reality, sans names and forms
Jayant B Dave One and non-dual supreme reality became the manifested universe comprising subject and object; thinker and thought, ksetrajna, experiencer and ksetra experienced; consciousness and...
View ArticleBe your own devil’s advocate, eliminate bias
Deepak Ranade Human brain has some rather unique features to be able to make quick decisions based on past experiences. This decision-making comes with some limitations. We are more likely to see what...
View ArticleDharm is neither religion nor ideology
Ashok Vohra All beings wish for happiness, peace, and serenity in life. Hindu shastras teach us that it is possible to lead such a life by following the path of dharm. Vivekananda defines dharm as...
View ArticleWhat are you working for?
Jaya Row What is the timeless wisdom in the Bhagwad Gita that inspired Sunita Williams to carry it to space, helped Manu Bhaker win an Olympic medal, and motivated Gandhiji and countless others on...
View ArticleWisdom-nuggets for reflection: 1) Understanding idea of the long-term good 2)...
1) Long-term vision is the foundational wisdom of India: What are your plans for today? next 3-months, 1-year, 5-10-50 years? It is commonsense that higher & loftier our vision, better our...
View ArticleMay your Eid be full of peace and love
Farida Khanam Eidal-Fitr comes right after the month of Ramzan, a sacred time for Muslims to grow spiritually and strengthen their patience. Ramzan is often called the month of patience because it...
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