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Learning the art of renouncing and rejoicing
October 11, 2024, 7:18 AM IST
By Swami Sukhabodhananda The Bhagwad Gita’s message encompasses a twofold instruction: learn how to renounce and know how to rejoice. It emphasises the two ‘R’s – the art of renouncing and that of rejoicing. We…
October 11, 2024, 7:18 AM IST
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Graduate from a mindset of taking to one of giving
October 10, 2024, 9:27 AM IST
Today, mental health has emerged as one of the biggest concerns in the world. Youth had something to look forward to in the previous generations. They explored the world and gradually discovered new things. Today,…
October 10, 2024, 9:27 AM IST
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Does God depend on us for existence?
October 8, 2024, 6:33 AM IST
This is the unasked question underlying the theme of the 2023 film, Freud’s Last Session, which recounts a fictional meeting between Freud and the Oxbridge scholar and author, CS Lewis, which takes place in London…
October 8, 2024, 6:33 AM IST
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Devi Is The Primal Force Underlining All Existence
October 7, 2024, 7:09 AM IST
Devi is the supreme Shakti of the Supreme Being. When Vishnu and Mahadev destroyed various asuras, the power of Devi was behind them…Devi is the creatrix of the universe. She is the universal Mother. Durga,…
October 7, 2024, 7:09 AM IST
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Sufism encapsulates collective empathy and bonhomie
October 5, 2024, 7:07 AM IST
Rumi introduced himself, saying: I am neither Christian nor Jew, Neither Persian nor Muslim. I am neither the East nor West, Neither from land nor from water. He refused to be confined to any faith…
October 5, 2024, 7:07 AM IST
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Durga is creator, sustainer, and destroyer
October 4, 2024, 9:09 AM IST
Goddess Durga, with her eight arms, holds eight weapons. The gesture of Durga’s first hand signifies blessings, assuring the seeker not to worry. One hand holds a lotus, symbolising joy. Another holds a conch, representing…
October 4, 2024, 9:09 AM IST
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One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest
October 3, 2024, 7:53 AM IST
During his election campaign rally recently, US presidential aspirant and former US President Donald Trump reportedly called his opponent and current US Vice President, Kamala Harris, as “mentally impaired” and “mentally disabled”. There’s more. Trump…
October 3, 2024, 7:53 AM IST
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Gandhi’s concept of trusteeship promotes equity
October 2, 2024, 7:18 AM IST
M K Gandhi regarded the notion of trusteeship as ‘India’s greatest gift to the world.’ The underlying principle of trusteeship is the belief that everything in the world is a creation of God and belongs…
October 2, 2024, 7:18 AM IST
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Honouring our ancestors with gratitude
October 1, 2024, 8:50 AM IST
By Yogi Ashwini During the 16 days of Pitru Paksh, it is believed that portals to the Pitrulok, the realm of ancestors, open so that they can visit us. It is believed that during this…
October 1, 2024, 8:50 AM IST
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Hunting for happiness in a material world
September 30, 2024, 7:07 AM IST
By: Narayani Ganesh No one says, “I do not want to be happy.” Everyone is looking for happiness in different places. Consuming as much as possible is also a source of happiness, points out Prof…
September 30, 2024, 7:07 AM IST
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Can we truly love everybody?
September 28, 2024, 7:35 AM IST
By Neema Majmudar The Upanishads and Bhagwad Gita talk of universal love. Is it possible? How can I love a child on the street as much as my own child? Love my parents or spouse…
September 28, 2024, 7:35 AM IST
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Transcendence of ego and a quest for profound joy
September 27, 2024, 7:43 AM IST
-By Ganesh Kolambakar In essence, all human beings are seekers, driven by an innate and profound desire to uncover meaning and purpose in life. This search is not a superficial quest but a deep-rooted yearning…
September 27, 2024, 7:43 AM IST
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Can your guru rescue you from death?
September 26, 2024, 7:31 AM IST
Authored by Narayani Ganesh Due to uncertainty, people are full of fear. Apart from different kinds of natural and human-made crises, there is the eternal fear of death. Every individual is sure to die, it…
September 26, 2024, 7:31 AM IST
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How to live ordinary lives in extraordinary ways
September 25, 2024, 7:23 AM IST
By Jaya Row The world is a wonderful place to live in. Technology has made it even more alluring. But behind the facade of fabulous lifestyles and high-end cars are loneliness, depression and sorrow. Even…
September 25, 2024, 7:23 AM IST
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Is it even possible to have a work-life balance?
September 23, 2024, 8:53 AM IST
-By Raseshwari Devi The recent tragic death of a young woman working for a prestigious firm has evoked anguish, with so much being discussed about having a reasonable work-life balance. This highly qualified individual worked…
September 23, 2024, 8:53 AM IST
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Are homo sapiens worth saving?
September 21, 2024, 7:01 AM IST
Sonal Srivastava Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh said in a statement on Climate Change for the United Nations that all civilisations are impermanent and must come to an end one day. “But if we…
September 21, 2024, 7:01 AM IST
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Seeking refuge from strains of everyday life
September 20, 2024, 7:32 AM IST
By Sant Rajinder Singh At every stage of our lives, we set goals for ourselves and spend time working toward these goals. We may seek to establish ourselves in the world, become physically fit and…
September 20, 2024, 7:32 AM IST
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A note of enlightenment to enrich your thoughts
September 19, 2024, 9:16 AM IST
By Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha The mind is always given to thoughts. Just as the blood in our body is constantly in circulation, the lungs breathe in and out, and the mind, too, will always be…
September 19, 2024, 9:16 AM IST
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Rise above biases to a higher way of thinking
September 18, 2024, 7:58 AM IST
By Namita Devidayal Recently, a child in Uttar Pradesh was suspended by his school principal for bringing biryani in his lunch box. Around the same time, an elderly man on a train in Maharashtra was…
September 18, 2024, 7:58 AM IST
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Adi Shesh is anant, limitless and endless
September 17, 2024, 8:19 AM IST
By Satish K Kapoor The snake or serpent stands for subliminal nature or innate wisdom, trickery or temptation, evil power or fertility, sexuality, spirituality, death or rebirth, fear, fascination or both, in different religious traditions….
September 17, 2024, 8:19 AM IST
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