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You have the power to change your life

By Jaya Row In today’s fast-paced world, life can feel overwhelming. Many of us need tranquillisers to get through the night and mood boosters to brighten our days. The thought of self spoils the show....

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Women Sufi Saints – Illuminating the path of divine love

“Women are equally endowed with spiritual power and talent. They are equal to men in spiritual discipline,” said Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, one of the leading Sufi saints of India and the founder of the...

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Simplifying life’s complexity through darshan

By Swami Sukhabodhananda The Bhagavad Gita has a deep focus. Life comprises two domains – the external world and internal world. The external domain is the outside world of office, home, and family....

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Be thankful for hand of God that supports us

By- Sant Rajinder Singh Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for the immense blessings in our lives. We must first and foremost, give thanks to the One who brought creation into being. The Divine’s...

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Seek eternal bliss in the self within

By Paramhansa Yogananda To seek happiness outside ourselves is like trying to lasso a cloud. Happiness is a state of mind that must be lived. Neither worldly power nor moneymaking schemes can ever...

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Why only ‘one in a million’ attains supreme Godhead

Sonal Srivastava Krishn says in the Bhagwad Gita,7:3 – “Manushyanam sahasreshu kashchid yatati siddhaye/Yatatam api siddhanam kaahchin mam vetti tattvatah.” AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada of Iskcon...

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Can we love our neighbours as ourselves?

By Oswald Pereira Why should I love my neighbour like I love myself ? The answer is simple: Because it’s the most sensible thing to do. Loving your neighbour is the first and best choice...

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The Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer: Generous as the river, warm...

The tomb of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti continues to be one of the most popular shrines of religious syncretism and is visited by millions of people from across the world. Heads of states have offered...

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Read this every time life gets hard!

Every so often, life feels like it’s caught up in a storm. When storms arise, we are not ourselves. At such moments, all our cherished values—our faith, our love, our ideals —seem to fall apart....

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Meditation is experiment and experience

Osho Science moves outwards; i move inwards. This inward movement i call meditation. You have to take three simple steps for this inward movement, and the fourth happens on its own accord. The first...

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Navigating turbulent times with Bhagwad Gita

By Sri Sri Ravi Shankar It was on the battlefield that Krishn started teaching Arjun. He didn’t teach him when everything was all right, because Arjun was not ready to listen; he thought Krishn was...

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Purity of writing, purity of soul

The divine word is imbued with deep sanctity and reverence in the Islamic cultural and spiritual traditions. Love and devotion for The Omnipotent and The Omniscient Almighty expresses itself in a...

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Who are these hundred thousand youth serving humanity as Dharma ?

They were attorneys, physics teachers, architects and engineers. Many of them belonged to the best of media houses and many others ran their software or export house businesses. Some of them are...

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Lady with the power and the prayers

The local Kali temple stands as a symbol of power, mystery, and solace, in one corner of our quiet neighbourhood. I often observe the devotees who come to seek Ma’s blessings. Many stand with folded...

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Atman has no gender. Let’s dismantle patriarchy

By Narayani Ganesh Atman, soul – is it male, female or other variations of male and/or female? Is it he, she or they? Atman is none of these; it is neutral. The higher Self, universal...

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Glorifying the words of God forever…

As I stood at the majestic main gateway of the Taj Mahal, I looked up at the words artistically inscribed on it. “O soul, thou art at rest. Return to the Lord at peace with...

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Islam emphasises reconciliation over conflict

By Farida Khanam Islam has again come into focus regarding the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians. These communities face occasional violence,...

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The divine equation: Mathematics route to Anant

Uma Ram and KS Ram Various are the paths that lead to Truth. Indic thought highlights three paths: Bhakti, Jnan and Karm. But each of these highways has countless lanes. Musicians like Thyagaraja and...

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The only antidote you need to bust stress is meditation

We are all part of one global family. Yet, deep down, we sometimes forget this truth as we get caught up in our small worlds, which affects our mental health. This has become the biggest...

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World Meditation Day: Ten scientifically proven benefits of meditation

In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and distractions are constant companions, the ancient practice of meditation is gaining renewed attention as a powerful tool for mental, emotional, and...

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