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Indian proverb of the day by Kabir Das: ‘Never look down upon the weak. Even a tiny speck of dust can cause immense pain if it gets stuck in your eye’, what these words teach us about the dangers of arroganceKabir Das, a 15th-century mystic poet, taught that one should never oppress the weak. His proverb highlights how even a tiny speck of dust ...- Indian proverb of the day: ‘Everything happens at its own pace. The gardener may water with a hundred pots, but the fruit arrives only in its season’ - A timeless lesson on the power of patience and believing in timeAn old saying reminds us that patience is a virtue. Effort is important, but some results take time. This wisdom is relevant today with ins...
- Indian proverb of the day by Kabir Das: ‘Don’t be arrogant of your wealthy house. Tomorrow, you will lie on the ground, and grass will grow above you’; mystic poet’s lessons on ego, wealth and mortalitySaint-poet Kabir Das's ancient wisdom on pride and possessions resonates today. His verses remind people that worldly achievements are temp...
- 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 allSant 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 spateIntense 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 TunesThe 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...
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