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Use the past to shape our present and future

S.L. Bhyrappa The purpose of reading history is not to deride or vilify anybody. And it shouldn’t be. At best, the study of history should help us to honestly, dispassionately understand the rights and wrongs of people we regard as…

I am the ancient one

Adhi Moolam – Sri Seshadri Swamigal actions performed with desire yield consequences, whereas selfless actions performed as a duty have a purifying effect true freedom is spiritual freedom and suffering is a ladder towards it

Yoga and the Art of Living More with Less

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Living More with Less—A Yogic and Spiritual Approach to a Sustainable Future We live in an age of abundance that feels strangely impoverished.Surrounded by comforts, we feel uneasy.Armed with tools to save time, we feel perpetually rushed.Owning more than any…

Sakshi as the Choiceless Choice and Pathless Path

In the stillness of inner awareness lies the essence of life—a life experienced not through the lens of perpetual choice and judgment but through the calm, unruffled presence of the witness. In Indian philosophy, especially as illuminated in the Upanishads,…

The Dance of Awakening and Engagement

Human awakening is undeniably beautiful—a luminous process whereby we peel away layers of illusions and rediscover our true nature. Yet, like most profound gifts, awakening can sometimes cast an unintended shadow. When used as an excuse for spiritual bypassing, it…

The Divine Dance of Transcendence and Immanence

The Emergence of Manava in Sanatana Dharma Sanatana Dharma—often understood as the eternal law—teaches us that creation is not a linear event but a cyclic process of perpetual renewal. In this grand cosmic play, human beings, or Manava, are seen…

Kyoto

Kyoto Itinerary (3 Days) Day 1: Temples and Traditional Streets Day 2: Scenic and Historical Sites Day 3: Gardens and Castles

Osaka

Osaka Itinerary (3 Days) Day 1: Historical and Cultural Sites Day 2: Theme Park and Entertainment Day 3: Day Trip to Nara

Tokyo

Tokyo Itinerary (3 Days) Day 1: Cultural and Shopping experience Day 2: Shibuya and Team Labs Day 3: Nature and Relaxation

Invoking Shree

Verse No. Key Words Rishi Back Story 1 हिरण्यवर्णांHiranya-Varnaamसुवर्णरजतस्रजाम्Suvarna-Rajata-Srajaam Chikleetha Invocation to the Devi after her appearance during Samudra Manthan 2 गामश्वंGaam-Ashvam पुरुषानहम्Purussaan-Aham KardamaChikleetha Asking Vishnu in the form of Jataveda to invoke Lakshmi for prosperity 3 अश्वपूर्वां  Ashva-Puurvaam रथमध्यांRatha-Madhyaam हस्तिनादप्रबोधिनीम्Hastinaada-Prabodhiniim…

Achamana: The Sacred Act of Self-Purification

Before embarking on a spiritual sadhana, proper self-purification is essential. Among the ancient practices rooted in Indian scriptures, Achamana stands out as a simple, yet powerful ritual—a mindful sip of water that cleanses both the body and the subtle channels…

Bhakti and Mukti: A Convergence

In the vast tapestry of spiritual inquiry, two threads often stand out—bhakti and mukti. Explored deeply in the Puranas, and especially in texts like the Bhagavata Purana, these concepts provide complementary ways to approach the supratranscendental Absolute. Though they appear…