Much of the social service by priests and nuns in Mumbai is done silently, perhaps in keeping with Jesus Christ’s teaching, “when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing."
The Joy of Silent ServiceThe Joy of Silent Service
Bringing the Buddha Home—and to the OfficeWhen we bring the Buddha into our offices, homes, and everyday lives—with mindful action and a change of heart—we create a world that works well, feels kind, and lives in peace.
Bhagavad Gita at Work, Business, Home, in Marriage and Community LivingThe role of the Bhagavad Gita at the workplace, in business, home, in marriage and community living. The Gita teaches us how to live and work wisely. It’s a blueprint for courageous, balanced, and ethical action in a chaotic world
Yogi and Nationalist: How Vivekananda and Tilak Lit the Fire of FreedomAn analysis on the role of Swami Vivekananda and Lokmanya Tilak in India’s freedom struggle. Vivekananda laid the spiritual groundwork and Tilak translated it into political action. Together, they symbolise the indivisibility of India’s spiritual and national awakening.
Vivekananda and Bhagat Singh: The Yogi Inspired the Revolutionary Freedom FighterBhagat Singh transformed Swami Vivekananda’s call for heroic spirituality into a political struggle for justice. In that transformation, the hero of the freedom struggle built a bridge between spiritual nationalism and revolutionary activism in India’s freedom movement.
Vivekananda: ‘Nationalism Should be Spiritual and Rooted in Dharma’Vivekananda propagated the spiritualisaton of nationalism, as he believed that patriotism should be rooted in dharma. His revolutionary vision of nationalism inspired generations of Indian freedom fighters to blend activism with asceticism and courage with compassion.
When Satsang Plays Over a TV ChannelYou can hear a guru's Satsang or watch your favourite kirtans and hymns playing live at a gurdwara, church or mandir of your choice, all at the flick of a button on your TV remote.
Stop Unethical Content on Social MediaA fervent plea to put an end to unethical, obscene content on social media to protect the moral fabric of the country.
Spiritual Rejuvenation at the MahakumbhThe author recalls the holy dip she took at Mahakumbh exactly 12 years ago. Has the peace and rejuvenation she felt back then, stayed on?
Export and Import of Our Spiritual GurusAnalysis of an interesting phenomenon: ‘export and import of our spiritual gurus’ — a strange paradox of our sages being better known in the West than in India, and the people in the country honouring them by virtue of their foreign-returned ‘glory.’
An All-Inclusive Sanatani PrayerA Sanskrit prayer from one of the foremost Sanatani Puranas that invokes peace, harmony and goodwill for all of humanity.
Riding On the Highway to HappinessHappiness comes when after practising yoga and meditation, we are able to see our true self, our blissful soul nature, which seeks nothing outside itself.
A Joyful Soul ConnectionRakesh Popli narrates a personal account of a soul connection, something we may see in a film, but can be true in real life too. Could a soul connection be a person you have known from a previous life?
The Joys of Simple LivingSimple, easy-to-do tips to live a simple, joyful life.
Our ConsciousnessHigher consciousness is a state of elevated awareness and perception in which a person gains a deeper understanding of reality
How to Build a Delusion-Free, Joyful WorldIs it possible for us to build a delusion-free, joyful world? Yes, we can. Here are some tips on how we can do it.
We Are All Avatars or Sons of GodWhile high priests, kings and presidents, may stake their claim to top avataric rankings, each one of God’s children can silently strive to become avatars or true sons and daughters of God.
We Are All Messengers of GodEvery one of us is a messenger of God. You don’t have to be rich or powerful, but just put God first before your selfish interests to be His messenger.