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The universal calculus of love
April 14, 2025, 7:28 AM IST
By Jug Suraiya US Vice-President JD Vance created a stir in Christian circles recently when he made a public reference to ‘Ordo amoris�? which in English translates as ‘Order of love�? The term, which is�?/p>
April 14, 2025, 7:28 AM IST
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Hanuman burns our negativities away
April 12, 2025, 7:23 AM IST
By Swami Swaroopananda Puranas venerate Hanumanji as Vayu Putra, son of wind god. According to Vedas, space gives rise to vayu, air, from which agni, fire, is born. If vayu is the cause and agni,�?/p>
April 12, 2025, 7:23 AM IST
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Was Mahavir the world’s first existentialist?
April 11, 2025, 7:06 PM IST
By Sumit Paul It’s imperative to know that Jainism is often described as not atheistic in the strictest sense, but rather transtheistic or nontheistic, as it rejects the idea of a creator god but acknowledges�?/p>
April 11, 2025, 7:06 PM IST
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How Jain philosophy illuminates the truth of absence
April 10, 2025, 7:40 AM IST
By Muni Pranamyasagar What is real? What does it mean to ‘know�?something? Is absence also considered a form of truth? Jain philosophy provides deep and nuanced answers to these eternal questions through its finely�?/p>
April 10, 2025, 7:40 AM IST
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Anekantvad, ahimsa, and roots of modern pluralism
April 9, 2025, 4:45 PM IST
By Vipul Anekant It is crucial to reflect on how the contemporary socio-economic systems, political ideologies, and scientific theories that dominate our discourse today can be traced back to profound teachings of Mahavir from over�?/p>
April 9, 2025, 4:45 PM IST
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Anant’s padayatra takes him to Anant within
April 8, 2025, 8:14 AM IST
By- Shailendra Pandey Anant Ambani, 29, concluded a 170km padayatra from Jamnagar, his ancestral hometown and karmbhumi, to Dwarka, one of India’s holiest cities on Ramnavami. After setting out on March 29, he covered about�?/p>
April 8, 2025, 8:14 AM IST
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Ram accepted everyone equally
April 7, 2025, 7:38 AM IST
By B Purushartha The idea of Ram is unparalleled in its character, contribution, and impact. Ram has been understood in multiple ways. For many, Ram is a historical man, but for some, Ram means good�?/p>
April 7, 2025, 7:38 AM IST
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For Guru Gobind Singh, Ram is a source of peace
April 5, 2025, 6:59 AM IST
By Ashok Vohra Dasven Paadshah da Granth �?popularly known as the Dasham Granth �?contains compositions of the tenth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh. It comprises hymns, philosophical writings, Hindu mythological tales, and�?/p>
April 5, 2025, 6:59 AM IST
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Death and immortality, both evoke fear
April 4, 2025, 8:28 AM IST
By Narayani Ganesh A lot is discussed and debated about death and dying, and how most of us are so fearful of the end. Will it be painful? Will the end be sudden and peaceful�?/p>
April 4, 2025, 8:28 AM IST
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Devi is not bound by gender and form
April 3, 2025, 8:31 AM IST
Anandmurti Gurumaa Adi Shankaracharya, in his sublime hymns, beautifully weaves together wisdom of Vedanta and devotion of the heart, revealing the Devi as both an infinite cosmic force and an ever-nurturing mother. She is the�?/p>
April 3, 2025, 8:31 AM IST
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Exploring interconnectedness of being
April 2, 2025, 7:30 AM IST
By Pulkit Sharma Empathy as a virtue was valued deeply by our ancient cultures and there was a time when people worked hard to instil this quality in younger generations. Several mythological legends, ancient folklores�?/p>
April 2, 2025, 7:30 AM IST
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Kali stands with those rejected by social system
April 1, 2025, 7:47 AM IST
By Arup Mitra Why does Kali look so ferocious? Why she is so different from other goddesses? Why does she reside in the graveyard? The standard explanation adheres to tantrism, which is different from Vedic�?/p>
April 1, 2025, 7:47 AM IST
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May your Eid be full of peace and love
March 31, 2025, 7:03 AM IST
Farida Khanam Eidal-Fitr comes right after the month of Ramzan, a sacred time for Muslims to grow spiritually and strengthen their patience. Ramzan is often called the month of patience because it teaches us to�?/p>
March 31, 2025, 7:03 AM IST
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What are you working for?
March 28, 2025, 7:20 AM IST
Jaya Row What is the timeless wisdom in the Bhagwad Gita that inspired Sunita Williams to carry it to space, helped Manu Bhaker win an Olympic medal, and motivated Gandhiji and countless others on their�?/p>
March 28, 2025, 7:20 AM IST
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Dharm is neither religion nor ideology
March 27, 2025, 7:06 AM IST
Ashok Vohra All beings wish for happiness, peace, and serenity in life. Hindu shastras teach us that it is possible to lead such a life by following the path of dharm. Vivekananda defines dharm as�?/p>
March 27, 2025, 7:06 AM IST
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Be your own devil’s advocate, eliminate bias
March 26, 2025, 7:22 AM IST
Deepak Ranade Human brain has some rather unique features to be able to make quick decisions based on past experiences. This decision-making comes with some limitations. We are more likely to see what we expect�?/p>
March 26, 2025, 7:22 AM IST
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Know supreme reality, sans names and forms
March 25, 2025, 7:14 AM IST
Jayant B Dave One and non-dual supreme reality became the manifested universe comprising subject and object; thinker and thought, ksetrajna, experiencer and ksetra experienced; consciousness and matter. The transcendental reality is immanent in every particle,�?/p>
March 25, 2025, 7:14 AM IST
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Tirth is a unifier, replaces fear with love
March 24, 2025, 7:17 AM IST
Authored by B Purushartha There is a popular saying, ‘sare tirth baar baar, gangasagar ek baar,�?meaning Gangasagar tirth, a pilgrimage near Kolkata, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. However, a similar once-in-a-lifetime opportunity came during the�?/p>
March 24, 2025, 7:17 AM IST
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Our relationship with water must be redefined
March 22, 2025, 8:13 AM IST
Authored by Stuti Malhotra Water is the foundation of life, an essential element without which existence would be impossible. It constitutes a significant portion of all living beings, with approximately 70% of the human body�?/p>
March 22, 2025, 8:13 AM IST
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With spring in our step, let’s celebrate Naw-Rúz
March 21, 2025, 7:09 AM IST
By AK Merchant It is springtime, a season of rejuvenation in many countries that have severe winter days. This is also a time when two religious communities in 17 countries in Central Asia welcome Naw-Rúz,�?/p>
March 21, 2025, 7:09 AM IST
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