Indian proverb of the day: 'Preserve the thread of love carefully, for once broken, it may be tied again but the knot always remains' - Why relationships change forever once trust gets brokenAbdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan, popularly known as Rahim, was a prominent poet, scholar and noble in Emperor Akbar’s court, remembered for his s...
Indian proverb of the day by Kabir Das: 'I went in search of evil, but found none. When I searched within myself, I found no one worse than me'; Mystic poet Kabir Das' lessons on self-reflection, ego and inner truthCenturies ago, Kabir Das offered profound insights into life, ego, and truth. His simple yet deep dohas encourage looking inward. A famous ...
- Sant Kabir is for all
Sant Kabir, a key figure in the Bhakti movement, offered solace through his simple verses, critiquing social injustices and religious hypoc...
Maharashtra govt approves renaming Pune airport to Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj AirportThe Maharashtra government has approved a proposal to rename Pune airport as Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj Airport, a decision made during...
Guru Ravidas Jayanti today: Everything about the popular saintGuru Ravidas is considered one of the members of Bhakti movement, who worked against social division based on caste through his verses and ...
Bhakti Rasa in Urdu poetryAltaf Hussain’s poetry is all about bhakti rasa akin to that of Hindi poets of Bhaktiwaad.
For songs of Kabir come to Bengaluru todayBhoomija Trust is organising an evening of Kabir music, titled 'Shabad Dhun Laagi - Struck by the Word' in Bengaluru today.
Sudheendra Kulkarni for promotion of Urdu to bring India, Pakistan closer"Urdu is also a force for secularism, communal harmony and national integration. Its promotion is the common responsibility of Hindus and M...
PM Narendra Modi prays at Sant Ravidas templeModi drove to the temple at Seer Govardhan, considered the 'karma bhumi' of the mystic poet-saint, from the Banaras Hindu University.
PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Sant Ravidas on his jayantiHe tweeted: "I bow to Guru Ravidas ji on his Jayanti. His thoughts and emphasis on social reform and equality transformed our society and e...
It's joyful to learn the difference between Kabir in text, song and performance: Linda HessAuthor and academician Linda Hess talks about her latest book on Kabir, how she found inspiration in UR Ananthamurthy and her Bengaluru con...
- Like a river in spate
Intense love is like a river in spate — impossible to contain. Rumi’s poetry could well be taken to be expression of his deep yearning as i...
- Loony Tunes
The closer the poet feels himself to his beloved, the angrier or more bizarre may be the accents of his Ninda-Stuti or Dvesha-Bhakti.
The tao of mist & lightDhuandhar Falls on the Narmada is spectacularly shrouded in mist when we reach it from Jabalpur at high noon in summer. Here, even brillian...
Lama & MammaNature needs nurture, especially when it is unfit or unable to strive on its own. That is how love enters into the Darwinian Game of Surviv...
Perceptions of loveMother didn't know about Sufism. The closest she came was through Bangla Baulsong though not for its inclusive approach to other faiths but...
Be proactive in empathySusan Blackmore had just completed UK's first science Ph D in parapsychology when your columnist met the petite scholar in her charming Pea...