Contentment Leads to Happiness
Puran Chand Sharma puransharma53@gmail.com At the outset I deem it appropriate to narrate a Moral Story for the enlightened and valued readers to enable and assist them to understand and fully grasp the meaning and…
Category: Sacred Space
Sacred Water in Ruins The Vulnerable Heritage of Chiryai Muttal Bowlis
Dr. Pallavi Sharma, Dr. Vishal Sharma pallavisharmajmu@gmail.com Bowlis are natural water reservoir. In hindi, these reservoirs are known as Bowlis, in dogri called as “Baan” and in English, these are “step-well”. The word ‘Baan’, symbolizes…
Raja Mandleek Devsthan – Kashirah A symbol of Hindu-Muslim Harmony
Maj Gen SK Sharma shiv_k_sharma@yahoo.co.in In Kashirah village of Udhampur district, the temple of Raja Mandleek is very popular. On every Sunday, one can see hundreds of Hindus and Muslims gathering there to pay obeisance…
Harmony in Contradiction A Philosophical Reflection on the Indian Ethos
Kumar Rohit write2kumarrohit@outlook.com Nestled in the cedar-scented quiet of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh stands the Gauri Shankar Temple of Naggar. Dating back to the 12th century, this enduring stone edifice is celebrated as…
Bholenath: The Guileless God of Infinite Compassion
A Shivratri Reflection Dr Rekha Jad rekhajad1969@gmail.com Shiva manifests in countless forms and embodies unfathomable powers — from Mahadev, the Supreme Being who transcends space and time, to Bholenath, whose innocence, simplicity, and divine naivete…
Living in Gratitude
A Cure for Most Worries B L Razdan bl_razdan@yahoo.com “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.” (Meister Eckhart) “Gratitude is a fruit of great cultivation; you…
Shapri Mata Temple- Chenani Where wishes are fulfilled
Rajinder Chand Anthal rajinderchandanthal100@gmail.com During the construction of Mantalai-Latti road in the year 1975, strange incidents happened in Shapri Forest area of village Sarar of Tehsil Chenani. The road takes upward serpentine turns at this…
Gita’s Teachings for Students
Overcoming Fear and Failure Dr. Ambica Kumari ambicak411@gmail.com The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most profound guides to living a meaningful, disciplined, and courageous life. Though it was spoken thousands of years ago, its…
Shree Krishna as Shiva
Indar Krishan Raina indarkraina@gmail.com The Bhagavad Gita occupies a unique place in India’s spiritual consciousness. Recited in homes, discussed in gatherings, and reflected upon by seekers across generations, it has been revered as a timeless…
When history wept, and conscience was born
Dr Mandeep Singh Azad and Dr Kawardeep The week from 20th December to 27th December is a week of sadness, grief, courage, valor, ultimate sacrifice and proud also for whole Sikh community. This week witness’s…