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Contemplating the future without fear
May 25, 2021, 2:00 AM IST
By Thich Nhat Hanh Many of us spend a lot of our time acting out of fear of the past or the present, and in doing that, we affect each other and the larger society….
May 25, 2021, 2:00 AM IST
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Positive microvita make us resilient
May 24, 2021, 2:00 AM IST
By Acharya Divyachetanananda Avadhuta The second wave of coronavirus has shaken our country. According to Shri Shri Anandamurti, ‘virus’ is a vague term, it should instead be ‘microvitum’, or ‘microvita’ in plural. What is microvitum?…
May 24, 2021, 2:00 AM IST
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We all have the capacity to deal with crises
May 22, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
By Jaya Row The most important prerequisite to face a challenge is to stay calm. A clear mind can make the difference between the right choice and a mistake. When the mind is calm, thinking…
May 22, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
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The way to blossom in the eye of the storm
May 21, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
By Shardha Batra The human race is caught in a tornado of cosmic forces. The Covid crisis rages on leaving man struggling for oxygen. Breathing is an autonomic function which heralds the commencement of life…
May 21, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
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The biggest investment a family can make
May 20, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
By Dipak Mazumdar With rising costs and lack of social security, financial investments and planning have become integral parts of Indian urban living. Major financial investments and planning come on board generally from the middle…
May 20, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
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Why is it so wrong to ask questions?
May 19, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
By GS Tripathi In the Kurukshetra war, when Arjun saw his relatives, teachers and kinsmen in the armies of both sides, he was bewildered and asked Krishn what he should do? In his answer to…
May 19, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
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Mother Ganga too needs her own bath
May 18, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
By Pranav Khullar Watching lakhs of pilgrims on television, taking a dip in the Ganga at this Kumbh, one wondered how the real nature and intent of this dip has got converted into a spectacle…
May 18, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
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Resolve to remain happy, no matter what
May 17, 2021, 2:00 AM IST
By Mata Amritanandamayi Children, humanity is going through an exceptionally challenging and painful period. Amma knows many of you have lost loved ones and many more are suffering with the disease. Regardless, is there any…
May 17, 2021, 2:00 AM IST
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We are imperishable
May 15, 2021, 9:20 AM IST
By Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Trying times bring out our ability to endure, prevail, and emerge stronger, kinder and wiser. The second Covid wave is a critical challenge for humanity. This is the time to invoke…
May 15, 2021, 9:20 AM IST
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The Golden Mean is well within reach
May 15, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
By Indu Jain In governance, the core idea is to ensure the positive alignment of the pancha tattvas. For this, action has to first spring from within, from the inner core that all of us…
May 15, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
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Charity makes Eid a festival of humanity
May 14, 2021, 2:00 AM IST
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan The word ‘Eid’ in Arabic means ‘returning at regular intervals’. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramzan. The sacred month of Ramzan is the time for earnest labour, fasting, prayers and…
May 14, 2021, 2:00 AM IST
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Time for conscience-based decision-making
May 13, 2021, 2:00 AM IST
By TK Mishra The current pandemic has made the trend of empirical analysis redundant. Unlike the past, when we had the benefit of historical experiences and data, this time the future pathway has become full…
May 13, 2021, 2:00 AM IST
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Welcome negativity as your mystical guide
May 12, 2021, 2:00 AM IST
By Pulkit Sharma We are often told that negative emotions can play havoc in our lives and, therefore, the emphasis has always been on curing, changing, or renouncing them. But when something cracks up, there…
May 12, 2021, 2:00 AM IST
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A Spiritual vaccine against all challenges
May 11, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
By Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev As a nation, we are witnessing one of our grimmest phases. As we confront isolation, loss, fear and despair like never before, how many of us have the life skills to…
May 11, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
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Like meditation, prayer too is above religion
May 10, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
By Sumit Paul ‘More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.’ – Alfred Tennyson In these precarious times when life is on the precipice and so precarious that anything might happen at…
May 10, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
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Know your true self to guard against fear
May 8, 2021, 2:00 AM IST
By Anandmurti Gurumaa At this hour of the pandemic, the only choice we have is to handle situations with wisdom that can help us calm our nerves. Remember, it’s the Divinity that has given expression…
May 8, 2021, 2:00 AM IST
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Overcome challenges with a strong will
May 7, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
By Anup Taneja At a time when the pandemic is wreaking havoc in our lives, there is an urgent need to approach the situation with a strong will and determination. One can draw inspiration from…
May 7, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
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How about living a life less ordinary
May 6, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
By Jug Suraiya ‘Only when love and need are one/ And the work is play for mortal stakes/ Is the deed ever truly done/ For Heaven and the future’s sake.’ Those lines are taken from…
May 6, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
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Two positives can still make a negative
May 5, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
By Ramesh Bijlani To be found Covid-positive spells fear, panic, isolation and depression – everything negative. A positive attracting something negative is not inevitable. But before that, let us see what being Covid-positive means. Suppose…
May 5, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
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Creating a world as per evolution’s designs
May 4, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
By Vir Singh ‘Spirituality and rationality do not exclude each other but complement each other.’ This is one of the tenets of eco-philosophy, a great gift Henryk Skolimowski gave to this world in 1974. A…
May 4, 2021, 1:00 AM IST
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