India masters strategic economic balancing

Unlike some economies that have embraced extreme...

CHRISTIANITY: Christmas Of hope and inclusion

On Christmas Day, we celebrate the birth...

Prarthna Saran

Nature worship in Hinduism

Nature is referred to as “Mother” in many Hindu texts. We understood long ago that what nature provides in her mysterious ways, is better...

Good memory, bad memory

Mullah Nasiruddin took his wife to a doctor. “I have come to you after hearing of your great fame as a doctor, can you...

Good memory, bad memory

Mullah Nasiruddin took his wife to a doctor. “I have come to you after hearing of your great fame as a doctor, can you...

Good memory, bad memory

Mullah Nasiruddin took his wife to a doctor. “I have come to you after hearing of your great fame as a doctor, can you...

Giving differs from offering

Once while serving breakfast to Poojya Swami ChinmayanandaJi, I happened to ask, “Swamiji, what can I give you?” Stern and quick was his retort,...

Giving differs from offering

Once while serving breakfast to Poojya Swami ChinmayanandaJi, I happened to ask, “Swamiji, what can I give you?” Stern and quick was his retort,...

Giving differs from offering

Once while serving breakfast to Poojya Swami ChinmayanandaJi, I happened to ask, “Swamiji, what can I give you?” Stern and quick was his retort,...

Shraadh: A tribute to ancestors

In youthful irreverence and educational pride, a young person asked Swami Chinmayanandaji to explain how the offerings of food and water and charity in...

Shraadh: A tribute to ancestors

In youthful irreverence and educational pride, a young person asked Swami Chinmayanandaji to explain how the offerings of food and water and charity in...

Shraadh: A tribute to ancestors

In youthful irreverence and educational pride, a young person asked Swami Chinmayanandaji to explain how the offerings of food and water and charity in...

Why be truthful?

Mullah Naseeruddin was very fond of drinking himself silly. Once his dear friend found him lying drunk by the roadside and brought him home....

Why be truthful?

Mullah Naseeruddin was very fond of drinking himself silly. Once his dear friend found him lying drunk by the roadside and brought him home....

Why be truthful?

Mullah Naseeruddin was very fond of drinking himself silly. Once his dear friend found him lying drunk by the roadside and brought him home....

Ask Descartes

“I think therefore I am”. This is a famous statement by Descartes. Let’s examine the reality of thought, and the reality of the thinker...

Ask Descartes

“I think therefore I am”. This is a famous statement by Descartes. Let’s examine the reality of thought, and the reality of the thinker...

Ask Descartes

“I think therefore I am”. This is a famous statement by Descartes. Let’s examine the reality of thought, and the reality of the thinker...

Ahimsa in ­Hinduism

‘Ahimsa Paramodharma’. Yes, sure it is. But, what exactly does it imply? A sad misunderstanding of our scriptures has led to a defeatist and...

Ahimsa in ­Hinduism

‘Ahimsa Paramodharma’. Yes, sure it is. But, what exactly does it imply? A sad misunderstanding of our scriptures has led to a defeatist and...

Ahimsa in ­Hinduism

‘Ahimsa Paramodharma’. Yes, sure it is. But, what exactly does it imply? A sad misunderstanding of our scriptures has led to a defeatist and...

The ubiquitous ­namaste

The corona has coronated namaste. Yes, this Indian greeting is now the best and the most preferred greeting the world over. Fearing contagious physical...

The ubiquitous ­namaste

The corona has coronated namaste. Yes, this Indian greeting is now the best and the most preferred greeting the world over. Fearing contagious physical...

The ubiquitous ­namaste

The corona has coronated namaste. Yes, this Indian greeting is now the best and the most preferred greeting the world over. Fearing contagious physical...

Idol worship

Idol worship helps the mind to ideal worship.An idol is a symbol for the human mind to adore and the intellect to idealise. All major...

Idol worship

Idol worship helps the mind to ideal worship.An idol is a symbol for the human mind to adore and the intellect to idealise. All major...

Idol worship

Idol worship helps the mind to ideal worship.An idol is a symbol for the human mind to adore and the intellect to idealise. All major...

Ananda and Prakriti

Buddhist tales record a story about Ananda, one of the most prominent disciples of Buddha, who roamed around, spreading the teachings of the Buddha....

Ananda and Prakriti

Buddhist tales record a story about Ananda, one of the most prominent disciples of Buddha, who roamed around, spreading the teachings of the Buddha....

Ananda and Prakriti

Buddhist tales record a story about Ananda, one of the most prominent disciples of Buddha, who roamed around, spreading the teachings of the Buddha....

The story of Markandeya

Markandeya’s parents were a very pious couple. They prayed for a son who would be a great devotee of Shiva. They were blessed with...

The story of Markandeya

Markandeya’s parents were a very pious couple. They prayed for a son who would be a great devotee of Shiva. They were blessed with...

The story of Markandeya

Markandeya’s parents were a very pious couple. They prayed for a son who would be a great devotee of Shiva. They were blessed with...

We celebrate light

Our cultural tradition is not just to celebrate light, but even worship light. The sun, the moon, fire, even the lamp, are symbols of...

We celebrate light

Our cultural tradition is not just to celebrate light, but even worship light. The sun, the moon, fire, even the lamp, are symbols of...

We celebrate light

Our cultural tradition is not just to celebrate light, but even worship light. The sun, the moon, fire, even the lamp, are symbols of...

Yoga learns from nature

Yoga asana is the only exercise system in the world that is firmly rooted in nature. The rishis observed the five elements and their...

Yoga learns from nature

Yoga asana is the only exercise system in the world that is firmly rooted in nature. The rishis observed the five elements and their...

Yoga learns from nature

Yoga asana is the only exercise system in the world that is firmly rooted in nature. The rishis observed the five elements and their...

The God of Grass

A beautiful legend in ancient Hindu lore narrates how, at the time of creation, the Lord assigned duties to the devatas ( deities or...

The God of Grass

A beautiful legend in ancient Hindu lore narrates how, at the time of creation, the Lord assigned duties to the devatas ( deities or...

The God of Grass

A beautiful legend in ancient Hindu lore narrates how, at the time of creation, the Lord assigned duties to the devatas ( deities or...

Yoga is not just asanas

Most people, around the world, consider Yoga to be a set of body contortions designed to stretch and relieve tired muscles, release nervous and...

Action or inaction?

“Perform your bounden duty, for action is superior to inaction. Even the maintenance of the body would not be possible for you by inaction”...

Action or inaction?

“Perform your bounden duty, for action is superior to inaction. Even the maintenance of the body would not be possible for you by inaction”...

Action or inaction?

“Perform your bounden duty, for action is superior to inaction. Even the maintenance of the body would not be possible for you by inaction”...

Made in India: Exported to China

China and India have through the ages shared not only trade but have exchanged travelers and historians and transmitted cultures and religious beliefs across...

Letting Go

A Telugu Pandit asked Ramana Maharishi to explain Nishkama karma. Ramana was silent. He used to go up the hill for his usual walk...

Letting Go

A Telugu Pandit asked Ramana Maharishi to explain Nishkama karma. Ramana was silent. He used to go up the hill for his usual walk...

Letting Go

A Telugu Pandit asked Ramana Maharishi to explain Nishkama karma. Ramana was silent. He used to go up the hill for his usual walk...

A phantom called mind

I was awakened this morning by a very joyous song, sung with gay abandon by a construction labourer. It made me question as to...

A phantom called mind

I was awakened this morning by a very joyous song, sung with gay abandon by a construction labourer. It made me question as to...

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