For friction between different religions to end, the concept of religion needs to be regarded not as cast in stone, but something that should be dynamic and responsive to the changing situation on the ground, says KISHOR KULKARNI Prehistoric man...
As the cricket season rages in Dubai, let us liken life to this popular sport. Play the game of life with caution, in God’s wonderful company if you want to save yourself from defeat, misery and agony say the BRAHMA...
MOHANJI outlines the principles of obtaining the right prana from the right kinds of food There are three types of food that we consume: one is food for the body, second is food for the mind, and the third is...
The belief that as all life is connected, people must not harm each other, is the essence of all religions and spirituality. This being the belief that many of us hold, we should connect collectively to raise positive vibrations in the universe...
Punishment is not something that we can give to others; only the Creator is the right authority to administer the law of karma and mete out punishment, says KISHOR KULKARNI A colleague of mine and I usually come back home...
Diwali is the time not just to remember the legend of Lord Rama but also to recall the sacrifices of Sitaji, a woman of substance who stood by her husband and raised two wonderful sons as a single mother, bravely...
RENU GULATI analyses the negative emotion of anger, yet acknowledges that sometimes it is necessary to vent out Many of us give vent to our anger. It is described as a truly negative emotion which not only disturbs the mind...
The spirit of enquiry based on a deep pursuit of Truth is what made our ancient Indian civilisation prosper. Let us not build modern India on a pursuit of materialism but allow high technology to be guided by spirituality to...
Eternal bliss is the state of a person who is established in Brahman, who is Stithpragya ― and this is the only Truth. This state seems like a very uphill task for many of us ― but strive we must...
We should always be thoughtful about what we pray and wish for in life, because God is aware of all our acts, listens to all our prayers and rewards us at the right time, says MAMTA SEHGAL An old acquaintance...
For those who can’t kickstart their day without their morning cup, tea is the elixir of life. Had in the recommended quantity, its benefits run into reams of pages. REENA SINGH lists some of them here The 1st cup caresses...
The true light is within you; but if you want this light and love to continue to burn within you, you must give them away to others, says NAYASWAMI JYOTISH There was a young boy who lived in a small...
Drawing upon the eternal teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, NITA AGARWAL cites delusional worldly attractions, which could lead to our downfall and suggests ways to safeguard ourselves from a fatal fall, in the ninth article in her series on chapter...
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DR PUSHPA CHATURVEDI shares with us her little secrets of happiness Oh Yes! On to the happiness street I go, to refresh my mind and nurture my soul. To experience such happiness, sometimes, you have to push yourself out of your...
Apart from being Lord, Ram was a righteous, honourable, supreme and perfect human, who was the harbinger of a secular state. If this is the message that students can imbibe from the Ramayana, the great epic might become the gospel...
The present is temporary, like the night, and it is certain that after some days there will be a bright future, says MAULANA WAHIDUDDIN KHAN ― an apt message for us all on Prophet Muhammad’s birthday today The nature of...
Meditation and focus on the Supreme Bhagwan Shri Krishna, helps to slowly but steadily weaken the impressions, tendencies and perceptions of the past, leading to creation of a steady mind that is forever joyous and blissful in the Self, says NITA...
