Arun Kumar Gupta arun.k.gupta5151@gmail.com Life and death have always been two of the greatest mysteries before humanity. From ancient times, sages and seekers have attempted to understand why suffering arises, why joy blossoms, and why…
Mrinalini Atrey mrinalini.atrey@gmail.com Nestled on the historic Dhounthali Dakki near the banks of the Tawi River, the Balram Ji Temple-also known locally as Baldev Ji or Dau Ji Temple-is a rare and revered site in…
Gautam Sharma In the aftermath of India’s partition in 1947, the country witnessed one of the largest mass migrations in history, leaving millions uprooted and fragmented. Amidst this chaos, not only were homes and livelihoods…
Dr Rakesh Verma rakeshforests@gmail.com Vasuki Nag, the revered King of Serpents, holds a significant position in Hindu mythology. Known as the son of the sage Kashyapa and his wife Kadru, Vasuki is famously depicted as…
Sanjeev Kumar Sharma On the nine auspicious days of Navratras many people observe fasts and a majority of these do so because they believe that it is an important ritual to be performed these days…
Romesh Mengi The story of the Ramayana is not just about the triumph of good over evil, but also about values that shape human life, devotion, sacrifice, discipline, compassion, and above all, dharma. While Lord…
MAAsterG Being no-mind is nothing but a dead state of mind. We say no-mind is dead, but it is not dead. As Krishna says, a tortoise can hide inside the shell and come out whenever…
Renu Singh Parmar “Solve all your problems through meditation. Exchange unprofitable speculations for actual God-communion”. Lahiri Mahasaya Occasionally, a spiritual giant moves quietly amongst us, unseen by the world yet blazing a trail for generations…
Chander M Bhat On 5th September 2025, locals near Manasbal Lake in Ganderbal uncovered a hidden cave during quarrying that enshrined a naturally formed white Shiva lingam. The find, described as a “Shiva Lingam like…
Dr Sunita Gupta The word Kriya comes from the Sanskrit root “kri”, meaning “to do” or “action.” In the yogic context, Kriya refers to the eternal action of breath-an unbroken rhythm of inhalation and exhalation…
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