Thursday, May 29, 2025

Category: Inspirational

post-Vivekananda and Bose: Soul and Flame of Indian NationalismVivekananda and Bose: Soul and Flame of Indian Nationalism

Swami Vivekananda and Subhas Chandra Bose shared a common dream—a free, awakened and ethical India. Their paths diverged—Vivekananda chose inner awakening, Bose militant resistance. Vivekananda ignited the soul-force of Vedanta, Bose embodied its power in rebellious action.

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post-From Pauper to King: The Equalising Power of Yogananda’s MeditationFrom Pauper to King: The Equalising Power of Yogananda’s Meditation

By reviving Kriya Yoga and presenting meditation as both a science and a sacred art, Paramhansa Yogananda made accessible the eternal truths of yoga to all, irrespective of caste, class or creed. Yogananda’s teachings on meditation indicate that the bliss experienced in meditation is not the prerogative of one exclusive group, but a path open to all.

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post-Maratha Warrior-King Shivaji was Revolutionary Yogi Vivekananda’s HeroMaratha Warrior-King Shivaji was Revolutionary Yogi Vivekananda’s Hero

Vivekananda looked upon Shivaji as a hero and exhorted the youth of India to be heroes like the Maratha warrior-king.

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post-Vivekananda: The Revolutionary Bridge Between East and WestVivekananda: The Revolutionary Bridge Between East and West

A living example of the transformative power of yoga, Vivekananda, a bridge between East and West, is a revolutionary force who continues to guide humanity towards a more holistic and interconnected existence.

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post-Usher in Oneness and Religious Harmony this HoliUsher in Oneness and Religious Harmony this Holi

Holi is a time to rekindle human relationships at the personal, family and social level. It is also time for people of all faiths to usher in unity and harmony of religions.

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post-Goodbye Sin, Hello DivinityGoodbye Sin, Hello Divinity

For a long time, teachers of religion have condemned humans as sinners. Taking a cue from our scriptures, isn’t it time we say goodbye to sin and discover the divinity within all of us.

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post-What Keeps this Centenarian Healthy and HappyWhat Keeps this Centenarian Healthy and Happy

It's difficult to pinpoint any one-reason for the longevity of this multifaceted, multitalented woman of substance!

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post-Remembering Guru Nanak’s TeachingsRemembering Guru Nanak’s Teachings

The timeless teachings of Guru Nanak that God is One, belongs to everyone and loves all his creations equally promotes unity and oneness

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post-A Diwali of Religious HarmonyA Diwali of Religious Harmony

While we celebrate Diwali this year, let’s make out a special prayer to all our Gods to include that very important ingredient—religious harmony—in our cocktail of celebrations.

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post-Beyond Autobiography of a Yogi is a ‘Great Book’Beyond Autobiography of a Yogi is a ‘Great Book’

“There is so much inspiration, deep insight, and devotion to Paramhansa Yogananda,” in Beyond Autobiography of a Yogi, says NAYASWAMI DEVI, Spiritual Director, Ananda Sangha, Worldwide, adding the “clarity in writing makes this a great book.”

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post-The Importance of Being IndianThe Importance of Being Indian

The importance of being Indian, both nationally and internationally.

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post-Lessons from Interstellar: Only Love Can Save the WorldLessons from Interstellar: Only Love Can Save the World

Christopher Nolan's Interstellar may be a sci-fi film, but its message is of love—and that alone can save us.

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post-The Hardships Behind the Success of The Beatles, Federer, and DjokovicThe Hardships Behind the Success of The Beatles, Federer, and Djokovic

The world's biggest success stories aren't about luck, but plain, consistent hard work.

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post-A Romantic Affair With GodA Romantic Affair With God

A divine relationship lasts not only in this, one lifetime, but scores of lifetimes, for all eternity. Romancing God should be everyone’s dream to reach eternal bliss.

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post-How Did We Happen?How Did We Happen?

Nature's only goal is survival; and it accomplishes it through the eternal cycle of transformation. That's how and why we happen(ed).

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post-Victory of Indian DemocracyVictory of Indian Democracy

Democracy is the winner in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Only by being eternally vigilant can we ensure that the victory of Indian democracy doesn’t ever turn into defeat.

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post-Vivekananda’s Vedanta of Universal LoveVivekananda’s Vedanta of Universal Love

Swami Vivekananda’s universal gospel of Vedanta as love, may be the panacea for religious, communal and regional conflicts in India and the world over.

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post-A Miraculous, Glorious WorldA Miraculous, Glorious World

For every conflict, every hurt, there are at least 100 acts of kindness in the world. When we seek the beautiful in people, it soon manifests itself ― and this world becomes a miraculous, glorious experience for us.

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