Sister Nivedita’s call for a spiritual India
By Pranav Khullar The lockdown led me back to some childhood classics like ‘Cradle Tales of Hinduism’, and the story of the Buddha in ‘Footfalls of Indian History’. Abstruse philosophical readings of...
View ArticleCricket, IPL 2020, life and Vedanta
By Dileep Balakrishnan The IPL 2020 final is drawing closer, with players doing their best to ensure that their respective teams qualify for the playoffs. Cricket is more than a game; it offers many...
View ArticleTheology and rationality
MAULANA WAHIDUDDIN KHAN Modern theological science substantiates religious dogma with due regard for contemporary intellect; like presenting Islamic teachings with modern rational methods. Contemporary...
View ArticleManaging people
MICHAEL PLATT I’ve been fascinated with monkeys since I was a kid. We’ve learnt a lot from monkeys. We have learnt a lot about what is core to our nature as primates in terms of...
View ArticleMadrasas as highways of rich learning
By Masha Hassan Recently, media reports said that a decision was taken by the BJP government to close all state-run madrasas in Assam. When you hear the word ‘madrasa’ perhaps what flashes before your...
View ArticleWhy not find out who really you are
By VS Krishnan While walking through the streets of Madurai, the young Venkataraman happened to meet an elderly relation. When asked why he was not being seen around and where he had been, the relative...
View ArticleUnconditional Divine Love
-RADHANATH SWAMI David Richo, an eminent psychotherapist, defines the characteristics of love as five As: Acceptance, Attention, Affection, Appreciation and Allowing. God accepts us always, whatever...
View ArticleWe can mitigate challenges through cooperation
By Arup Mitra & Debdatta Saha Indic tradition always believed in collective welfare which encompasses not only humans but also all species, fauna and flora. Since all are interconnected, a shock at...
View ArticleThe whys and hows of mourning the dead
By Narayani Ganesh When large numbers of people die, due to the coronavirus, for example, we discuss the growth or decline in the number of infected cases and deaths, the shortage of hospital beds and...
View ArticleThe light when fireflies synchronise their glow
By Anil K Rajvanshi What is consciousness, where is it located in the brain? Recent scientific research may provide possible answers. There are several definitions of consciousness, but the most...
View ArticleRecalling the buddha as eternal troubleshooter
By MN Kundu The global corona crisis and consequential lockdowns have undoubtedly convinced us that we are miserable victims of unmanageable disease, death and impermanence in the existing...
View ArticleExperience fearlessness, become totally free
By Sant Rajinder Singh We are fearful of many things. As children, we fear and worry about how long our parents are going to be there to support us. As students, we live in fear...
View ArticleThe Story of Ahoi Vrat
BY SATISH K KAPOOR Fasting is meant to purify body, mind and soul through self-discipline and restraints. Periodic fasting is conducive to spiritual growth. Ahoi ashtami is observed for the well-being...
View ArticleThe Gita on the matter of reincarnation
By Swami Chidananda Interestingly, major religions that originated outside India – Judaism, Christianity and Islam – as well as those that originated in India, like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and...
View ArticleGiving back to life selflessly is beneficial
By Pulkit Sharma Whatever be the level of our spiritual development, deep down, all of us have a sense about the true purpose of life. We must know that our existence is not to be...
View ArticleWhen Kamala Harris spoke of her nation’s soul
By Narayani Ganesh At the start of the US presidential campaign, the media, especially in India, went rah-rah over the Democrats’ vice-presidential candidate, Kamala Devi Harris’s India connection....
View ArticleCan Biden do a Lincoln in his resolve to heal?
By Pranav Khullar Listening to the all-embracing tenor of the new US president-elect Joe Biden’s acceptance speech, one was reminded of the stirring second inaugural address of Abraham Lincoln. The...
View ArticleBoost your capacity
Sant Rajinder Singh We are all interconnected. As members of one large family, when one of us suffers, we all suffer. The global community is experiencing an unprecedented challenge during this...
View ArticleWorry Dolls, Gobbling Monsters & Ouch Buddies
By Marguerite Theophil Which of us isn’t anxious these days? Like adults, children too, often feel worried and anxious. These days, otherwise carefree children are showing signs of distress and...
View Article‘Burst’ the ego and remove ignorance with Jyoti
By VS Krishnan Diwali marks the beginning of a season that delights and brings warmth and cheer to all. Children and elders dress in their best, the house is illuminated with lights, and there is...
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