RENU GULATI, who runs Stree, a women’s empowerment organisation in Rishikesh examines what International Women’s Day means UNESCO states, “The first National Woman’s Day was observed in the United States on February 28 1909, which the Socialist Party of America dedicated...
Forgiveness has great power. It is a glorious and selfless act that could radically transform the lives of both the forgiver and the forgiven ― for the better, says OSWALD PEREIRA All faiths worldwide recommend it. There’s universal agreement among...
My father OM PARKASH POPLI was my hero in his lifetime and will remain my hero for the rest of my life, says RAKESH POPLI in a moving tribute Losing a father is one of the most traumatic experiences. The...
Australian guru SHAKTI DURGA outlines the best route to fulfilment and abundance Everyone is looking to cultivate wealth, success and abundance in life. The three ways that you can create these are listed below: The Slog: This is the time-tested...
MAULANA WAHIDUDDIN KHAN was a great proponent of Interfaith dialogue and peaceful coexistence and till his last days, urged his followers to learn from people of all faiths Maulana ji who participated in every interfaith programme, he was invited to,...
When you stress on Asanas, Pranayama, Savasana, diet and nutrition, positive thinking and meditation, then you are bound to activate your higher consciousness, says DR SANJAY TEOTIA Higher consciousness is often used by spiritually minded people to describe important, but...
MANAS DAS narrates a fascinating story that contains the secret of living in Ananda Inhabitants of this beautiful blue planet earth are blessed immensely with varieties of gifts, which help us to sustain our lives here. We get air and...
Paramhansa Yogananda’s disciples include people of all religions ― Hindus, Christians, Muslims, Sikhs, Jews and so on. His beautiful chants and music that goes with them are an intrinsic part of Yogananda’s teachings and show how universal and all-inclusive his...
Our homage to Maulana Wahiduddin Khan on his birthday Today, January 1, on Maulana Wahiduddin Khan’s birthday, we would like to commemorate his memory by sharing his wise words on positivity, which is also the mission of our website. Maulana...
On Christmas today, discover the true Christ, the messiah of love and unity ― in whose worlds, both here and above, all are one and equal, where no one, including God, is a king ― and no one is a...
Rituals are not mechanical and mere formalities, but have their place in life – adding sacredness and righteousness to life and living, says MANAS DAS Life has many wings, spreading its elegance, adorned with many colours and blessed with a...
It doesn’t matter whether we call Him Jesus, Allah, Shunya, Vishnu or Siva, Rama or Krishna; He is One ― the same imperishable Supreme Reality who has no beginning or end, within all, both living and non-living, says MANAS DAS...
The waves of inspiration, hope, and meaning that PARAMHANSA YOGANANDA’S Autobiography of a Yogi has radiated out to the world since its publication 75 years ago have uplifted society with its message of unity of all races, religions, and beliefs;...
The Bhagavad Gita equips us with wisdom and power to look into the eyes of the Two Indias and address the dualities that are part of the ground reality, says OSWALD PEREIRA This morning, I saw the woman who cleans...
The best Karma is love and its more sublime manifestation — unconditional love, says OSWALD PEREIRA Karma is among the most used, yet misused and misunderstood concepts today. Yes, it is said that as you sow, so shall you reap....
We must ‘accept’ the guidance given by God’s Perfect System, whether we are familiar with the route He is taking us on or not, for He is the creator, planner, driver, and the guide, says SWAMI CHIDANAND SARASWATI Three men...
There’s an underlying unity between the different-seeming religions, between science and religion, and between diverse cultures, says SWAMI KRIYANANDA There are new understandings welling up in society, based on the scientific discovery that matter is not solid but is actually...
DR SANJAY TEOTIA suggests practical ways to increase your connection with the divine and to imbibe spiritual qualities in your daily life A spiritual practice or spiritual discipline is the regular or full-time performance of spiritual exercises or a series...
