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Rumi and Hafiz are for all eras
February 24, 2026, 8:26 AM IST
By Sumit Paul What happened in Iran is ironic when you look at rich history of the country and its liberalism. In olden days, it sheltered great Sufis and mystics and let them thrive. Once…
February 24, 2026, 8:26 AM IST
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When worshipped and worshipper are one
February 23, 2026, 8:38 AM IST
Jug Suraiya The state of enlightenment that sages attain is that of ultimate tranquillity. But as many accounts attest, the ascent to the transcendence called Moksh, or Satori, or best of all that which remains…
February 23, 2026, 8:38 AM IST
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Love: The dividend that grows as you give
February 21, 2026, 7:50 AM IST
Sonal Srivastava Who does not want to be rich? We all want fat bank accounts, beautiful properties in pristine Alps or cottages in Himalayas; a house by a beach and a farmhouse near a bustling…
February 21, 2026, 7:50 AM IST
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Aadi Anant: From here to eternity
February 20, 2026, 8:48 AM IST
By Narayani Ganesh From Dec to mid-Jan, Chennai is a mecca for music lovers with its hugely popular festival of performing arts, culminating in Pongal festivities that celebrate the harvest. One such concert by Ashwini…
February 20, 2026, 8:48 AM IST
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Religious fasting: An ecological perspective
February 19, 2026, 7:49 AM IST
By Christopher Mendonca Christian liturgical season of Lent is closely linked to 40-day sojourn of Israel in the desert as they journeyed to the Promised Land. The 40-day season of Lent is a time for…
February 19, 2026, 7:49 AM IST
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AI can become a force that strengthens humanity
February 18, 2026, 8:28 AM IST
By Jaggrat N Taneja Artificial Intelligence has entered our lives not like a storm but like a subtle shift in the air, quiet, constant, and irreversible. It writes our emails, curates our news, predicts our…
February 18, 2026, 8:28 AM IST
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Overcome exam stress with indic wisdom
February 17, 2026, 7:47 AM IST
By Nayaswami Nitai Deranja and Tyagi Shivendra In India, the arrival of exam season often brings a palpable sense of tension that permeates households across the country. As millions of students prepare for competitive board…
February 17, 2026, 7:47 AM IST
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Why political left or right are exclusionary
February 13, 2026, 7:18 AM IST
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev We are witnessing a resurgence of right-wing movements worldwide. Many believe this is a natural consequence of left wing having overplayed its hand in previous decades. The result? An oscillation from one…
February 13, 2026, 7:18 AM IST
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Nartak atma: The stage of inner dance
February 12, 2026, 7:20 AM IST
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Back when we were in school, it was a tradition to offer something to the teacher every day. So, whatever sweets were prepared at home, we would share them with…
February 12, 2026, 7:20 AM IST
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Emotions: Why do we hurt ourselves or others?
February 11, 2026, 7:07 AM IST
Thich Nhat Hanh We all experience strong emotions like fear, anger, sorrow or jealousy from time to time. Often these emotions are so overwhelming that it feels as if this negative energy will destroy our…
February 11, 2026, 7:07 AM IST
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Political leaders are servants of moral order
February 10, 2026, 7:40 AM IST
By Ganesh Kolambakar Today, politics appears to have lost its soul. Leadership without purpose, polarisation without understanding, and power pursued for its own sake have turned governance into a spectacle rather than a service. When…
February 10, 2026, 7:40 AM IST
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Algebra of awakening: Six Sigma – Six Koppa path
February 9, 2026, 7:58 AM IST
By Anmol Saxena Human life is an interplay of forces. Some lift us up, while others weigh us down. Across cultures and centuries, philosophers, mystics, and saints have tried to define these forces. They use…
February 9, 2026, 7:58 AM IST
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Don’t delude yourself about self-love
February 7, 2026, 7:15 AM IST
James Anderson Much is said these days about the need for self-love. How can we love others unless we love ourselves first? It shapes our well-being, and today’s culture sustains it. Self-love is a popular…
February 7, 2026, 7:15 AM IST
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Acquire, enjoy, experience – yet remain unattached
February 6, 2026, 7:45 AM IST
By Jaya Row When a fisherman casts his net, he encounters four kinds of fish. One senses danger instantly and darts away. It is free. A few struggle and manage to escape. Others strive to…
February 6, 2026, 7:45 AM IST
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Hanuman empowers us with right knowledge
February 5, 2026, 8:57 AM IST
By Swami Chidrupananda Why search for role models and superheroes when we have Hanumanji, who embodies all energies and higher qualities, guiding us to live most efficiently and contribute brilliantly to society? Hanuman is dear…
February 5, 2026, 8:57 AM IST
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Eight verses for training the mind
February 4, 2026, 7:24 AM IST
By The XIV Dalai Lama In seeking a meaningful life rooted in love and wisdom, few guides are more helpful than the training of the mind. Among the most revered in Tibetan tradition is the…
February 4, 2026, 7:24 AM IST
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Guru Ravidas: A votary of Ananya Bhakti
February 3, 2026, 8:29 AM IST
By Satish K Kapoor Known variously as Rohidas, Ruhidas, and Raidas, Guru Ravidas was a towering mystic sant-poet of medieval India. A cobbler by profession, he attracted followers from all walks of life, including common…
February 3, 2026, 8:29 AM IST
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True wealth emerges when head, heart, hand unite
February 2, 2026, 7:17 AM IST
By Ram Krishna Sinha Wealth creation is an art. Developing the art requires a mindset of seeing opportunities for growth, along with some essential habits such as patience and discipline. Wealth grows from consistent effort…
February 2, 2026, 7:17 AM IST
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If you feel confused, be ecstatic
January 31, 2026, 7:16 AM IST
By Swami Sukhabodhananda When you look at Shiv, look at Him deeply. Look at trishul – the trident – meditatively and when you offer flowers to Him, do so meditatively. Then a beautiful poem emerges…
January 31, 2026, 7:16 AM IST
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Untouchability is repugnant to spirit of Hinduism
January 30, 2026, 7:47 AM IST
By Anup Taneja When Gandhi established Satyagraha Ashram at Kocharab in 1915, he vowed that untouchables would be accepted as equals in the ashram. This vow of equality soon threatened the ashram’s survival. Within a…
January 30, 2026, 7:47 AM IST
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