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The subtlest layer of the macrocosmic mind
November 19, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Shri Shri Anandamurti Scholars read different theories and philosophies, and these things create a clash in their minds. They are unable to decide whether this philosophy is correct, or that one. The average seeker,…
November 19, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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Let us overcome the pandemic crisis together
November 18, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Daisaku Ikeda It is of deep concern that there are now over 50 million confirmed cases of Covid-19, including the devastating loss of 1.2 million precious lives around the world. As well as being…
November 18, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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An eternal romantic can feel the difference
November 17, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Narayani Ganesh When you have everything possible but lack romance, then, all that you think you have may end up being quite worthless. What infuses that spark and joie de vivre into life is…
November 17, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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The story behind the hill: Govardhan Puja
November 16, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Damodara Pandita Dasa Govardhan was a simple but mighty mountain that coexisted in harmony with his ‘father’, Dronachala, centuries ago. One day, the great sage Pulastya happened to pass by; he took such an…
November 16, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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The light within is cause for celebration
November 14, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
By Sant Rajinder Singh When we look at the news today – as well as events and incidents in our own lives – we often find darkness surrounding us. We may be going through difficulties…
November 14, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
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‘Burst’ the ego and remove ignorance with Jyoti
November 13, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
By VS Krishnan Diwali marks the beginning of a season that delights and brings warmth and cheer to all. Children and elders dress in their best, the house is illuminated with lights, and there is…
November 13, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
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Worry Dolls, Gobbling Monsters & Ouch Buddies
November 12, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
By Marguerite Theophil Which of us isn’t anxious these days? Like adults, children too, often feel worried and anxious. These days, otherwise carefree children are showing signs of distress and anxiety. That’s to be expected…
November 12, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
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Can Biden do a Lincoln in his resolve to heal?
November 11, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
By Pranav Khullar Listening to the all-embracing tenor of the new US president-elect Joe Biden’s acceptance speech, one was reminded of the stirring second inaugural address of Abraham Lincoln. The simple, soulful, opening line of the speech, “With…
November 11, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
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When Kamala Harris spoke of her nation’s soul
November 10, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
By Narayani Ganesh At the start of the US presidential campaign, the media, especially in India, went rah-rah over the Democrats’ vice-presidential candidate, Kamala Devi Harris’s India connection. That her mother was a Tamil woman…
November 10, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
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Giving back to life selflessly is beneficial
November 9, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
By Pulkit Sharma Whatever be the level of our spiritual development, deep down, all of us have a sense about the true purpose of life. We must know that our existence is not to be…
November 9, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
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The Gita on the matter of reincarnation
November 7, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Swami Chidananda Interestingly, major religions that originated outside India – Judaism, Christianity and Islam – as well as those that originated in India, like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, talk of the soul that…
November 7, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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Experience fearlessness, become totally free
November 6, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Sant Rajinder Singh We are fearful of many things. As children, we fear and worry about how long our parents are going to be there to support us. As students, we live in fear…
November 6, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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Recalling the buddha as eternal troubleshooter
November 5, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By MN Kundu The global corona crisis and consequential lockdowns have undoubtedly convinced us that we are miserable victims of unmanageable disease, death and impermanence in the existing socio-economic situation. The outstanding spiritual figure of…
November 5, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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The light when fireflies synchronise their glow
November 4, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Anil K Rajvanshi What is consciousness, where is it located in the brain? Recent scientific research may provide possible answers. There are several definitions of consciousness, but the most accepted one is that it…
November 4, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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The whys and hows of mourning the dead
November 3, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Narayani Ganesh When large numbers of people die, due to the coronavirus, for example, we discuss the growth or decline in the number of infected cases and deaths, the shortage of hospital beds and…
November 3, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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We can mitigate challenges through cooperation
November 2, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Arup Mitra & Debdatta Saha Indic tradition always believed in collective welfare which encompasses not only humans but also all species, fauna and flora. Since all are interconnected, a shock at any point is…
November 2, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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Why not find out who really you are
October 31, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By VS Krishnan While walking through the streets of Madurai, the young Venkataraman happened to meet an elderly relation. When asked why he was not being seen around and where he had been, the relative…
October 31, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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Madrasas as highways of rich learning
October 30, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Masha Hassan Recently, media reports said that a decision was taken by the BJP government to close all state-run madrasas in Assam. When you hear the word ‘madrasa’ perhaps what flashes before your mind…
October 30, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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Cricket, IPL 2020, life and Vedanta
October 29, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Dileep Balakrishnan The IPL 2020 final is drawing closer, with players doing their best to ensure that their respective teams qualify for the playoffs. Cricket is more than a game; it offers many options: …
October 29, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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Sister Nivedita’s call for a spiritual India
October 28, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
By Pranav Khullar The lockdown led me back to some childhood classics like ‘Cradle Tales of Hinduism’, and the story of the Buddha in ‘Footfalls of Indian History’. Abstruse philosophical readings of later times could…
October 28, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
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