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Peace, not war: Reconciliation is best
April 13, 2026, 8:47 AM IST
By Farida Khanam The month-long military confrontation involving US, Israel, and Iran, which began in late Feb, was suspended on March 25, 2026, under a temporary ceasefire. The conflict claimed nearly 5,000 lives, and left…
April 13, 2026, 8:47 AM IST
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Netas need compassion: Why we must oblige
April 11, 2026, 8:15 AM IST
By Sonal Srivastava While on a state visit to India in February, France’s President Emmanuel Macron, the youngest president in the country’s history, was seen jogging in navy-blue shorts and a T-shirt on a dusty…
April 11, 2026, 8:15 AM IST
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Cats and dogs: Stories of faith, hope, and peace
April 10, 2026, 9:12 AM IST
Kulbir Kaur In Mahabharat, Yudhishthir refused to enter heaven without his dog. When Indra tried to convince Yudhishthir to ascend alone, he replied that abandoning a loyal companion, a stray dog, whose only concern is…
April 10, 2026, 9:12 AM IST
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A neutral gaze redefines spiritual experience
April 9, 2026, 8:19 AM IST
By Narayani Ganesh Kashmiri mystic Lalleshwari, also known as Lal Ded, wandered naked, expressing her devotion to the divine in poetic outpourings. Her presence and aura were so overpowering that no one dared stop her….
April 9, 2026, 8:19 AM IST
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The body has to be enjoyed as much as soul
April 8, 2026, 8:50 AM IST
Osho You are one of the greatest marketing persons of a product that gratifies the soul. We are in the business of selling a product that gratifies the mind; Others sell products that gratify the…
April 8, 2026, 8:50 AM IST
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The secret strength of temptation
April 7, 2026, 7:30 AM IST
By Partha Sinha Temptation has always had poor public relations. Civilisations have issued warnings about it with impressive consistency. Priests spoke of it like a crack in the soul. Philosophers treated it as a moral…
April 7, 2026, 7:30 AM IST
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Pain not transformed is pain transmitted
April 6, 2026, 7:35 AM IST
By Christopher Mendonca The problem of pain and suffering has baffled humankind from the very beginning. In searching for an answer, we have often confused the problem of pain with the problem of suffering. The…
April 6, 2026, 7:35 AM IST
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When ‘I am exhausted’ means more than tiredness
April 4, 2026, 7:41 AM IST
By Sivakumar Sundaram Now that summer is here, when someone asks, ‘How are you?’, the answer comes almost by reflex: ‘Exhausted.’ We say it so casually that it has nearly become the season’s standard greeting….
April 4, 2026, 7:41 AM IST
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Good Friday: Solidarity with suffering
April 3, 2026, 8:29 AM IST
Janina Gomes Just why does the Cross of Christ evoke so many emotions and find an echo in so many hearts? It is because it speaks to us about one of our deepest experiences of…
April 3, 2026, 8:29 AM IST
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Hanuman: The emblem of devotion
April 2, 2026, 8:08 AM IST
By Radhanath Swami Hanuman is one of the most loved personalities in all of India. He is not just present in temples, rather, he lives in hearts of people. Across villages and cities, in homes…
April 2, 2026, 8:08 AM IST
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Laughter: The forgotten doorway to divinity
April 1, 2026, 7:21 AM IST
By Jwalant Swaroop Spirituality has been made unnecessarily serious. Priests, monks, and moralists have turned it into a grave business, as if truth can only be reached with a long face. But existence is not…
April 1, 2026, 7:21 AM IST
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There is no gender bias in Mahavir’s teachings
March 31, 2026, 8:20 AM IST
Ashok Vohra Jainism is one of the oldest religions of the world. According to it, every living being is a soul and has the potentiality of attaining liberation from the cycle of birth and death….
March 31, 2026, 8:20 AM IST
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Is our relationship with food karmic?
March 30, 2026, 7:56 AM IST
By Brother Dao Hanh Karm is not fate etched in stone. It is far more intimate and more immediate. It is the sum of our actions: of body, speech, and mind. Every habit we cultivate,…
March 30, 2026, 7:56 AM IST
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Awareness of death should not make us gloomy
March 28, 2026, 7:54 AM IST
By Swami Sukhabodhananda Life is a sacred interval between two profound events, birth and death. At birth, we enter this world innocent, unburdened by fear, untouched by anxiety. A newborn does not worry about reputation,…
March 28, 2026, 7:54 AM IST
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Ram Navami: Look beyond identities, rediscover purpose
March 27, 2026, 8:31 AM IST
Discourse: Chanchalapathi Dasa Ram Navami, the auspicious appearanceday of Sri Ram, is not only a celebration of a divine birth but also a reminder of a way of living rooted in dharm, courage, and surrender….
March 27, 2026, 8:31 AM IST
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Ishani: Devi of inner awakening
March 26, 2026, 9:34 AM IST
By Ullhas Pagey In the ethereal tapestry of ancient wisdom, where veils of illusion part to reveal the luminous core of existence, Ishani emerges as goddess of inner awakening, a radiant embodiment of divine feminine…
March 26, 2026, 9:34 AM IST
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Bowing to goddess: Energy in everything
March 25, 2026, 7:14 AM IST
B Purushartha The word ‘shakti’ is derived from the potential indicator root ‘shak’. Therefore, ‘Shakti’ is the ability to do something. Outcome is inherent in the cause, in its unmanifest form, and requires Shakti to…
March 25, 2026, 7:14 AM IST
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Poetry humanises us in violent times
March 24, 2026, 8:08 AM IST
By Sumit Paul Universities around the world are shutting down humanities programmes, saying they don’t lead directly to jobs. But education is not just about employment; it’s about shaping thoughtful, ethical, and empathetic human beings….
March 24, 2026, 8:08 AM IST
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Navratri: Renounce fried food, awaken shakti within
March 23, 2026, 7:21 AM IST
By Anandmurti Gurumaa To truly understand the essence of Navratri, one must first understand the nature of existence, which operates on three distinct levels: the gross, subtle, and causal. This triad can be beautifully understood…
March 23, 2026, 7:21 AM IST
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Celebrating Eid in a time of war
March 21, 2026, 8:11 AM IST
By Farida Khanam Eid is a celebration of harmony, gratitude, and peace, marked by prayer, charity, and goodwill. It is a day when families unite, and believers thank God. The festival begins with the sighting…
March 21, 2026, 8:11 AM IST
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