Guru Nanak (1469-1539) was born at a time when the true essence of Hinduism and Islam had been lost. His mission was to unite the two communities and teach them to overcome their differences through the essence of truth, love,...
There are many lessons on democracy that we and our political leaders can learn from two of the greatest avatars, Rama and Krishna, who descended on India and blessed her and her people, says OSWALD PEREIRA When I read yesterday...
As our soul may have travelled various regions over time, it makes sense to conclude that we have within us a confluence of God manifestations and their Prophets, all owing allegiance to one Supreme Power, says OSWALD PEREIRA There’s a...
The way out of negative thinking is to make a commitment to loving kindness, and make sure that you are also a recipient of it, says SADHVI BHAGAWATI SARASWATI Negative thinking is a tragic pattern that many of us fall...
BATURAM NAYAK advises us to strike a healthy balance between our inner and outer worlds to perceive the brightness around us The Creator has endowed human beings with a keen mind and great intellect. Given this grace or gift, the...
DR SANJAY TEOTIA explains what the concept of spirituality means to different people Spiritual awareness eventually unveils an extraordinary state of mind that goes far beyond the self with its limited superficial understanding. To reach spiritual awareness, we must learn...
Legendary singer HARRY BELAFONTE passed away two days ago. He was among the pioneers among entertainers who are also equally well-known for their civil rights work and for their social activism, says REENA SINGH in this tribute Back in the...
It is in silence that we get all our power to live life as a soul with love, humility, compassion, kindness, and truth ― and find our very own joy and bliss, says DR PUSHPA CHATURVEDI Modern life is full...
Your life events are there to propel you forward. Don’t get overwhelmed by them, but simply acknowledge them, says DR PARUL GUPTA After a long period of change both in my professional and personal life, I realised that I was...
REENA SINGH on why a teaspoon of ghee should be incorporated into each of our three daily meals Ghee was completely taboo in our household. My father was hit by a major heart attack when he was barely 38 back...
What is the better path to follow in order to get closer to God, Karma Sanyas or Karma Yoga? When Arjun asks Bhagwan Krishna this question, the Lord dispelling any doubt says that both Karma Sanyas and Karma Yoga lead...
The BRAHMA KUMARIS suggest how we can take stock of our lives and reduce stress Can any of us be free of stress? Stress is a feeling we experience when something inside or outside of us is not in control....
Roza is a way of self-empowerment. It is a saintly method of self-uplift and fasting inculcates the spirit of self-control, which is the other name for spiritual strength, says MAULANA WAHIDUDDIN KHAN Shock is a kind of treatment adopted by...
NAYASWAMIS JYOTISH and DEVI give us tips on how we can overcome our negative mind and negative thinking patterns and bring in positivity Let’s look at brain physiology and the neuroscience of the brain. Paramhansa Yoganandji said that every thought...
DR SANJAY TEOTIA explains what consciousness is and how it applies to our daily life Consciousness is our own unique way of processing information, rather than merely imbibing it in a way that won’t be meaningful or individuated for us....
MOHANJI explains the different kinds of fears we experience and how we can deal with them to live better, more wholesome lives Expectations cause fear. We expect certain things to move in certain ways, or we expect our lives to take...
What does it take to be a practical man? BATURAM NAYAK unravels the complexities of being one People often say, “Be practical.” What does it mean? Who is a practical man and what makes him one? This is the central...
Wealth is notional. For most of us who sleep comfortably at night, it is enough to have a roof over our heads, a comfortable bed to sleep on, and money for food and clothing, philosophises REENA SINGH My son often...
