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Reincarnation as a path of spiritual evolution
April 21, 2026, 2:32 PM IST
Life, as understood in the profound traditions of Hindu philosophy, is neither a random unfolding of events nor a purposeless drift through time. It is a vast and meticulously structured school in which every experience—whether…
April 21, 2026, 2:32 PM IST
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Basavanna’s kayaka signifies honest manual labour
April 21, 2026, 7:07 AM IST
By KV Raghupathi Basaveshwara’s primary concern was not literary composition, but attainment of the highest goal of life and facilitation of the greatest good for the common man through kayaka, a concept that signifies honest…
April 21, 2026, 7:07 AM IST
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Ecstasy in the love of god
April 19, 2026, 3:11 PM IST
“When an irrational animal like camel dances at the tune of bell, why don’t you, being the best of creation, attain absorption and ecstasy in the love of God, or go into rapture by listening…
April 19, 2026, 3:11 PM IST
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Master Choa Kok Sui: The spiritual scientist & guru who bridged science and spirituality to heal humanity
April 18, 2026, 4:50 PM IST
Guru is the greatest blessing of the Divine. One astrologer once told me, “Now a guru will enter your life.” I was sceptical, as I had not been exposed to spiritual gurus earlier, since my parents were atheists. …
April 18, 2026, 4:50 PM IST
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Seva, Sangat, Langar: Bonds no algorithm can simulate
April 16, 2026, 7:27 AM IST
By Jasjit Singh We are living through a remarkable moment in human history. Machines can now generate text, images, and ideas. They can anticipate our needs, finish our sentences, and quietly shape our choices. Artificial…
April 16, 2026, 7:27 AM IST
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Kaikeyi, Manthara and the grace hidden in blame
April 15, 2026, 7:38 AM IST
By Shambo Samrat Samajdar and Shashank Joshi Some names in our epics are spoken with reverence. Others are spoken with discomfort. Kaikeyi and Manthara belong to the second category. For generations, they have stood in…
April 15, 2026, 7:38 AM IST
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Peace, not war: Reconciliation is best
April 13, 2026, 8:47 AM IST
By Farida Khanam The month-long military confrontation involving US, Israel, and Iran, which began in late Feb, was suspended on March 25, 2026, under a temporary ceasefire. The conflict claimed nearly 5,000 lives, and left…
April 13, 2026, 8:47 AM IST
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Cats and dogs: Stories of faith, hope, and peace
April 10, 2026, 9:12 AM IST
Kulbir Kaur In Mahabharat, Yudhishthir refused to enter heaven without his dog. When Indra tried to convince Yudhishthir to ascend alone, he replied that abandoning a loyal companion, a stray dog, whose only concern is…
April 10, 2026, 9:12 AM IST
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The body has to be enjoyed as much as soul
April 8, 2026, 8:50 AM IST
Osho You are one of the greatest marketing persons of a product that gratifies the soul. We are in the business of selling a product that gratifies the mind; Others sell products that gratify the…
April 8, 2026, 8:50 AM IST
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Guru Padmasambhava: The lotus-born ‘2nd Buddha’
April 6, 2026, 12:52 AM IST
When Gautama Buddha left his physical body, it is said that he foretold that after 8 years, the ‘second Buddha’ would appear. In the 8th century, in the mystical land of Uddiyana, a fully enlightened child…
April 6, 2026, 12:52 AM IST
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When the soul begins to sing
April 4, 2026, 10:44 PM IST
“O chevalier, wine is that wine, poured by the hand of the Unseen into the cup of the heart and drunk by the eye of the spirit. The people became drunk with the passing of…
April 4, 2026, 10:44 PM IST
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There is no gender bias in Mahavir’s teachings
March 31, 2026, 8:20 AM IST
Ashok Vohra Jainism is one of the oldest religions of the world. According to it, every living being is a soul and has the potentiality of attaining liberation from the cycle of birth and death….
March 31, 2026, 8:20 AM IST
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Echoes in stone: A journey through time and silence — Bedsa, Bhaja, Karla Caves
March 31, 2026, 1:47 AM IST
Our journey continued from Lavasa toward the ancient caves—a transition not just in geography but in inner experience. It took us about two and a half hours to reach Bedsa Caves near Kamshet. The first hour of the drive felt…
March 31, 2026, 1:47 AM IST
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Bowing to goddess: Energy in everything
March 25, 2026, 7:14 AM IST
B Purushartha The word ‘shakti’ is derived from the potential indicator root ‘shak’. Therefore, ‘Shakti’ is the ability to do something. Outcome is inherent in the cause, in its unmanifest form, and requires Shakti to…
March 25, 2026, 7:14 AM IST
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Swadhyay: The sacred pause
March 22, 2026, 5:55 PM IST
We live in an age that celebrates speed. Faster replies, quicker results, relentless movement. The modern human is praised not for depth, but for velocity. Life has quietly turned into a race where the finish…
March 22, 2026, 5:55 PM IST
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Love beyond desire
March 22, 2026, 5:25 PM IST
If truth finds its natural expression through love, it becomes important to understand what love truly means. In everyday life the word love is used very freely. We often use it to describe attachment, attraction,…
March 22, 2026, 5:25 PM IST
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From the serene lakes of Panshet to the dreamlike silence of Fairyland, Lavasa
March 16, 2026, 12:53 AM IST
Sometimes the most memorable journeys are the ones that are not planned at all. During the vibrant festival of Holi, when colours fill the air and joy fills the heart, we suddenly felt the need for a…
March 16, 2026, 12:53 AM IST
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Treasuring waqt, the spiritual, eternal ‘now’
March 14, 2026, 2:18 PM IST
“The Sufi is the present moment’s son; Talk of “tomorrow” Sufis learn to shun,” said Molana Jalal al-DinRumi (1207-1273). Sufi saints have advised for centuries what the modern thinkers speak of to help us improve…
March 14, 2026, 2:18 PM IST
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The glass ceiling is not outside – it is within
March 14, 2026, 7:34 AM IST
By Jaya Row Can you imagine the world without Google? Then how can you live life without a guide? Gita gives the roadmap that takes you from mediocrity to excellence. A talented sportsperson first visualises…
March 14, 2026, 7:34 AM IST
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Apocalyptic imagery and promise of peace
March 11, 2026, 8:24 AM IST
AK Merchant Recent reports suggesting that Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is setting the hypothetical ‘Doomsday Clock’ to 85 seconds to midnight, meaning closer to a global catastrophe, have triggered a variety of responses from…
March 11, 2026, 8:24 AM IST
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