spirituality

India powerhouse of science, spirituality for thousands of years: J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha

The event, based on the theme "Vedon Mein Vigyan", was held at the Shri Ranbir Campus of Central Sanskrit University in Jammu.

10 November 2024, 12:23 IST

India powerhouse of science, spirituality for thousands of years: J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha

10 November 2024, 12:23 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

The spiritual significance of namaste

It does not mean that the person uttering it actually bows down to the person whom he addresses, but virtually does so to the divinity present in every individual.

10 July 2024, 20:42 IST

The spiritual significance of namaste

10 July 2024, 20:42 IST

Divided, he stands

He effortlessly wades out of the glamour world to enter the depths of spirituality.

09 July 2024, 21:31 IST

Divided, he stands

09 July 2024, 21:31 IST

The happiness hack: Fire together, wire together

Neuroplasticity is a catch-all for the brain’s capacity to alter, adapt, and adjust its structure and function throughout a lifetime of experiences that can involve functional changes due to brain damage or structural changes due to learning, writes Nausheen Fazal.

06 July 2024, 21:05 IST

The happiness hack: Fire together, wire together

06 July 2024, 21:05 IST

Was Brihaspati patron of Charvaka materialists?

Those who did not bother with the spiritual world were deemed 'nastikas' while those who saw the spiritual cause and consequence of all things material were deemed 'astikas'. Charvakas were 'nastikas'.

22 May 2024, 06:23 IST

Was Brihaspati patron of Charvaka materialists?

22 May 2024, 06:23 IST

Who is Bhavesh Bhai Bhandari, the Jain businessman from Gujarat who donated Rs 200 crore to become a monk

Their daughter aged 19 and 16-year-old son had taken up monkhood in the year 2022, which inspired the couple to follow their footsteps.

16 April 2024, 08:50 IST

Who is Bhavesh Bhai Bhandari, the Jain businessman from Gujarat who donated Rs 200 crore to become a monk

16 April 2024, 08:50 IST

Spirituality and religion

The faith and religion I had as a child was anchored in that of my father’s. He was a doctor, a dedicated one, and never began his day without earnest prayers in front of an idol. I noticed too that he never turned away a patient on account of his poverty, caste or religion.

26 January 2024, 00:12 IST

Spirituality and religion

26 January 2024, 00:12 IST

The spiritual meaning of anxiety

Most therapeutic approaches delve into childhood traumas, attempting to “resolve” them to cure an adult individual. However, according to Carl Jung, the past doesn’t hold the key to recovery, even if it may well be the cause.

24 January 2024, 20:39 IST

The spiritual meaning of anxiety

24 January 2024, 20:39 IST