Kind Kamakhya Devi
During my time with Reliance Industries, I was once having lunch with a senior colleague at the Kolkata office. Our conversation drifted to Assam and the Kamakhya Temple, a revered Shakti Pith near...
View ArticleInconspicuous role of Brahma in God’s creation
By Rajyogi BK Brijmohan In Hindu cosmology, Brahma is the creator of the universe. He stands out in the pantheon of Hindu deities by virtue of his depiction as a whitebearded elderly figure. However,...
View ArticleMahakumbh: Triveni Of Jnan, Bhakti And Karm
By Meena Om The human body is like a pot; whatever exists outside also resides within. That which forms the Brahmand, Universe, also constitutes us. Thoughts sent out to the Universe inevitably come...
View ArticleEmbodying values of Indic philosophical heritage
By Swami Swaroopananda The word ‘bharat’ indicates a place where light prevails over darkness, where spirituality predominates materialism. It is not just a geographical area but a nation of people...
View ArticleAll shades of Kumbh
So, the stampede happened. Each death is a tragedy but there’s also perspective – crores of people were at the Kumbh. VIPs given special access to the holy waters seldom face problems. It’s ordinary...
View ArticleLife is rigged in your favour
In our modern times, one often finds people talking about what kind of energy an individual has, and how it influences his or her life. There is enough research to support that people who have...
View ArticleMaha Kumbh 2025
Maha Kumbh, which occurs after 12 Purna Kumbhs is taking place in 2025. I had longed to visit the Maha Kumbh, and one day, my spiritual teacher, Lord Padmasambhava, telepathically and intuitively—as...
View ArticleHow astrologers undermine astrology
Social media today is brimming with astrology groups and forums where lay people flock and scramble to obtain astrology advice for free. Even those forums started with the intention of promoting a...
View ArticleLessons from Maha Kumbh for scaling Indian heritage tourism
(We need to redesign India’s Heritage tourism as a blend of authenticity, innovation, and sustainability, creating immersive experiences that not only honour the past, but also drive economic growth )...
View ArticleMajestic Mamallapuram & Peaceful Pondicherry
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) I embarked on a journey to this Unesco World Heritage Site from Chennai. Dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries, Mamallapuram is home to a magnificent group of Hindu...
View ArticleThe intriguing story behind the resurgence of the original Somnath Lingam
India’s spiritual legacy is eternal, and history bears witness to its resilience. Over the centuries, our temples, scriptures, and traditions have been attacked by many invaders, yet the spirit of our...
View ArticleExternal circumstances cannot dictate inner peace
Authored by Ananda Tirtha Dasa Individuals often encounter persons whose behaviour challenges patience and principles. These individuals may slander, belittle efforts, or bask in the glow of pomp....
View ArticleWear 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,...
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