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Indic poetry was born of pure compassion
October 3, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
By Renuka Narayanan The unchecked violence raging in our country seems just cause to introspect on the first known poetic verse in Indian literature. I refer to the work of the first poet, Sage Valmiki,…
October 3, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
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Rajchandra and Gandhiji’s spiritual ideology
October 2, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Anup Taneja In his very first meeting with Shrimad Rajchandra, also known as Raichandbhai – a Jain poet, mystic and philosopher – in July 1891, MK Gandhi was convinced that he was a man…
October 2, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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Contentment, path to true happiness
October 1, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
By Sant Rajinder Singh There is a saying, “the grass is always greener on the other side.” We always think that what others have is better than what we have. It also means that we…
October 1, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
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Let’s live a happier life in gratitude
September 30, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
By Pratiksha Apurv Our well-being in testing times is linked to both physical and mental health. Greater happiness is now needed more than ever before and that is precisely the reason why we should start…
September 30, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
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Addiction, pandemic fear and the social dilemma
September 29, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
By Narayani Ganesh I watched the new documentary – The Social Dilemma, directed by Jeff Orlowski – that says e-social media platforms manipulate and use you, impacting your brain, your behaviour and future. That you…
September 29, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
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The distinction between truth and fiction
September 28, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Shri Shri Anandamurti Satya is that which does not vary; it remains in an unaltered state at all times. Satya knows no difference between species or between different parts of the same body. Relative…
September 28, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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Golden storehouse of the subconscious mind
September 26, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Rumi Malik Fairy tales we read or hear in childhood stay with us long after. They take us to the realms of wonder and awe. Stories have such healing powers. One such tale is…
September 26, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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Education is to liberate, not bind the learner
September 25, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Osho A man’s thinking and doing are contradictory as a result of solutions based on texts and principles being imposed on life. Solutions have not come out of problems; they have been imposed on…
September 25, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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100 years of Helena Roerich’s Agni Yoga
September 24, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Sudheendra Kulkarni Since time immemorial, the mighty, mystical Himalayas have been a source of inspiration for spiritual truth-seekers. Among them, in the last century, was an extraordinary Russian couple – Nicholas Roerich and his…
September 24, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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Holding on versus letting go
September 23, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Marguerite Theophil We all know or know of people who hang on to relationships, situations and even dreams, much longer than they should. While we stand outside their personal hopes, dreams and expectations –…
September 23, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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Philosophers wanted, dead or alive
September 22, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Narayani Ganesh A dead philosopher is better than no philosopher, especially during the current Covid-19 pandemic when the desperate clutch at any metaphysical straw they can to keep themselves afloat in a sea of…
September 22, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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The real enemy is the ego that hinders:
September 21, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
By Praveen Nagda Enemies and friends coexist in the material world. We create them for ourselves, and we do it with our thoughts, feelings, and actions – knowingly most of the time and unknowingly probably…
September 21, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
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Empathy as spiritual quality has many shades
September 19, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
By Renuka Narayanan The Gospel of St Matthew says, “I tell you, on the Day of Judgment, people will give account for every careless word they speak” (Matthew 12:36). But such warnings against slander, found in every religion,…
September 19, 2020, 1:00 AM IST
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Learn to observe the book of life
September 18, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Satsang: Swami Sukhabodhananda Why do we get attached to things? What is detachment? Can one live a life without attachment? Is attachment not necessary to feel emotionally connected, or else will not one feel…
September 18, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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A divine blessing for spiritual transformation
September 17, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Maitreyi Sulata Spiritual seekers have pondered over three core questions: ‘Who am I? Why am I here? What is the purpose of my life?’ It is in pursuit of answers to the above questions…
September 17, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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Prashna upanishad: Six questions of creation
September 16, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Pranav Khullar Six young men meet Sage Pippalada to unravel the mystery of prana, breath. The six questions they ask form the inquiry in the Prashna Upanishad. The tenor is set by the first…
September 16, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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Notes from a coffin, on life and death
September 15, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Narayani Ganesh A novel punishment is being meted out in Jakarta, to violators of public health protocols. With the entire world reeling with the Covid-19 pandemic, wearing facemasks has been made mandatory in many…
September 15, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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Living in sync with lunar and solar cycles
September 14, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev Whenever I speak about the human system and its connection with the sun or moon, I am badgered by two kinds of people – the very academic and the very religious….
September 14, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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Bhagwad Gita for the young and vibrant
September 12, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Jaya Row The young are usually looking for fun, enjoyment and good times. They want to be stress-free. Success, happiness and fulfilling relationships are on their wish list. They do have the passion, energy…
September 12, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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India can be the guru of all nations
September 11, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
By Narendra Joshi Swami Vivekananda in his epoch making speech in the World Parliament Of Religions at Chicago on September 11, 1893 made the idea of ‘One India: One World’ very clear as he addressed…
September 11, 2020, 2:00 AM IST
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