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- Prakriti and transcendence
As a celestial figure, Krishn arrives to champion virtue and balance. He weaves together the tangible and the divine, guiding seekers towar...
- Reality is not fixed
The Gita illustrates a compelling duality similar to the enigma of Schrodinger's cat: the soul seems tethered by karma, even as spiritual e...
Why Bel Patra Is Dear to Lord Shiva: The Sacred Leaf of Salvation, Symbolism, and Divine Power in Hindu Worship - Symbolism, Stories & Spiritual SignificanceUnveiling the Power of Bel Patra: The Bel Patra, or the sacred Bilva leaf, holds immense significance in the worship of Lord Shiva. They ar...
View: Active detachment for secured attachmentsThe article explores detachment as a vital life skill, distinguishing it from apathy and advocating for its practice in daily life. It emph...
Navratri: Holy nightsThe nine holy nights of Navratri signify new beginnings and are considered to harness the divine feminine energy. This period allows for an...
- Satellite link-up
A satellite's journey in space parallels the soul's journey by shedding physical, astral, and causal bodies. As the spacecraft discards ext...
Profound metaphorMaya in Vedanta symbolizes the dynamic interactions of nature influencing human behaviours, leading to distorted perceptions of reality. It...
Triguna TrimurtiDattatreya, the three-headed deity, embodies Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh, representing creation, preservation, and destruction. He is the lo...
Occam's razorOccam's Razor, a problem-solving tool, seeks logical answers with minimal assumptions. The principle suggests choosing the simpler explanat...
- Power of silence
The Bhagwad Gita also highlights mauna as a spiritual austerity, emphasising both verbal and mental silence. Observing our thoughts without...
Occam's RazorThe second bandit didn't want to be a murderer, though he wanted the hostage to suffer. So, they left behind their victim bound and gagged....
Investing rightTaking a deeper, spiritual perspective, it appears that the genesis of the trouble lies in adhering to non-spiritual investing values. If t...
Happy Vijay DashmiIn many places, Vijay Dashmi is celebrated with little children being initiated into their first letters. Knowledge is a boon that man has ...
- A Tonic We Call Sleep
The vrittis and vasanas become dormant, or latent. It ceases all its functions. The wandering mind gets rest. It is nature's way of chargin...
Beacon of lightKrishn's life personified karma yog that he preached to Arjun before the commencement of the battle at Kurukshetra. He demonstrated through...
The essence of Bhagavad Gita: Understanding the significance of sattva-guna, rajo-guna and tamo-gunaWe are told that the world will be a better place if we choose sattva-guna over rajo- or tamo-guna. Yet, all children are encouraged to be ...
- Mount Kailas: Journey to Divinity
Hindus believe that a triumvirate of gods - Brahma , Vishnu and Mahesh - live in Brahmalok, Baikunth, and Kailas, respectively. The first t...