As women were epitomes of spiritual attainments in the Vedic period when Rishikas were as revered as Rishis, it’s evident that there was gender equality then, says ATMAPRAJNANANDA SARASWATI Throughout the ages, Rishis have been highly revered. Persons in the Rigveda who had...
Don’t kill, but conquer the Ravana in you.” Isn’t that so true? We all have a Ravana within whom we need to defeat and be a better version of ourselves. That is one of the reasons we celebrate Dussehra. Dussehra...
During our tireless travels for the last twenty years, hopping continents, countries, adapting to new cultures, learning other languages, from time to time, I was reminded of the old man who owned a little tea shop on the outskirts of...
The perspective that my friend lent me on one mystical night in a nondescript corner of the sprawling balcony of our college has remained in me alive as a guiding force for the rest of my life, says BATURAM NAYAK...
We have learned to pursue experiences and savour pleasures, says NONA WALIA With people working from home and social life at almost zero, time has slowed down in these last few months. Suddenly, we are ‘Time Affluent’ with abundant time...
A 19-year-old college student, sitting on a chair on the verandah of his home, is studying for his exams. His home is situated a few hundred meters away from the road. A jeep full of policemen stops on the road....
MOHUA CHINAPPA yearns for the fragrance, magic and simplicity of Durga Puja in her Ma’s home The fragrance of the Sheoli flowers permeates into my being, announcing the arrival of Durga Puja. It is a festival with broken, fragmented, and...
Love of Divine Mother is only love of your own true self, says SWAMI KRIYANANDA First of all, we need to understand that Divine Mother is not a separate thing or person, but is the feminine aspect of God. There’s...
A celebration of the divine feminine energy, Durga, takes place twice a year, says RENU GULATI For most people, the Navaratras symbolise fasting, going to the Goddess’ temples and other ritualistic practices. For me, it also signifies a deeper connection...
