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The interplay of dharma and karma

Both are propagated concepts in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism with distinct meanings.

27 October 2024, 22:59 IST

The interplay of dharma and karma

27 October 2024, 22:59 IST

A journey to spiritual awakening

Some have created a divide between followers of Vishnu and those of Shiva, respectively called Vaishnavites and Shaivites. The tale of Narahari Sonar dispels the myth of such a dichotomy.

23 September 2024, 22:54 IST

A journey to spiritual awakening

23 September 2024, 22:54 IST

A period of spiritual renewal

It is believed that gods and goddesses in general and Lord Vishnu in particular, are resting during the chaturmasya and in the ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode; hence no auspicious events such as weddings and house warming ceremonies are held in these four months.

18 August 2024, 20:41 IST

A period of spiritual renewal

18 August 2024, 20:41 IST

Protect trees to protect ourselves

The inspiration of many a poem, the tree majestically stands rooted to the earth and stretches up to the heavens in prayer – improving the quality of the soil it grows in and the air that surrounds it.

08 July 2024, 21:48 IST

Protect trees to protect ourselves

08 July 2024, 21:48 IST

Using japamala for prayer

One bead in the rosary is a bigger bead or dangling outside the loop. It is called 'Someru', a name derived from the mountain of the same name that allegorically represents being composed of gold and gems.

22 April 2024, 22:21 IST

Using japamala for prayer

22 April 2024, 22:21 IST

Hope and happiness in the New Year

Let us have gratitude for coming this far and look forward to the rest of the journey.

01 January 2024, 21:04 IST

Hope and happiness in the New Year

01 January 2024, 21:04 IST

Children of a higher god

The innocence and purity of infancy and childhood bears testimony to how we were meant to be, by our creator.

20 November 2023, 23:00 IST

Children of a higher god

20 November 2023, 23:00 IST

The larger picture

People go through great lengths to fulfil their greed for material objects that they will leave behind, not realising they will not be able to avert the impact of the deeds involved in acquiring them, in their journey forward.

05 October 2023, 00:32 IST

The larger picture

05 October 2023, 00:32 IST

Perception counts

Even in the rare moment of his momentary sight, Dhritrashtra failed to see Krishna’s miraculous capabilities

24 August 2023, 18:57 IST

Perception counts

24 August 2023, 18:57 IST

Hatred in your heart hurts you

No matter how justified our feelings are, it doesn’t change the reality that hatred hurts us far more than it can ever hurt those we hate

11 June 2023, 18:45 IST

Hatred in your heart hurts you

11 June 2023, 18:45 IST