Only purity in LOVE and clarity in DEVOTION – Lalla Yogishwari, Lalla Ded To learn the scriptures is easy,to live them, hard. You are the heaven and You are the earth,You are the day andContinue reading

Saint Francis of Assisi Saint Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, was an Italian Catholic friar, preacher, and mystic who founded the Franciscan Orders. Renowned for his vow of poverty and deepContinue reading

Srimanta Shankardev Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev was a significant figure in the cultural and religious history of Assam, India. Born on September 26, 1449, in Bordowa, Ahom Kingdom (present-day Nagaon district, Assam), he was a saint-scholar,Continue reading

I am a wanderer, I am a wanderer, I roam around the world, I see the world, I learn from the world – Bhupen Hazarika Bhupen Hazarika, the revered Indian playback singer, lyricist, musician, poet,Continue reading

Saint Agnes of Montepulciano Forsake the temporary to dwell in the permanent Saint Agnes of Montepulciano (1268–1317) was a revered Dominican prioress known for her piety and miracles. Born in Gracciano, Italy, she joined aContinue reading

you can only think what everyone else is thinking Haruki Murakami When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about. Haruki Murakami,Continue reading

Lord Mahavira Lord Mahavira, the twenty-fourth and last Jain Tirthankara, lived around 600 BCE. His teachings emphasize ahimsa (non-violence), anekāntavāda (non-absolutism), and aparigraha(non-possessiveness). Mahavira believed in the eternal nature of the soul and the cycleContinue reading

a slave Marcus Porcius Cato, also known as Cato the Censor, the Elder and the Wise “The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.” Marcus Porcius Cato, also known as Cato the Censor, theContinue reading

Saint Ravidas “The Lord cannot be found in palaces, but only in the hearts of the pure.” Ravidas believed that true spirituality lies within, not in external symbols or grand structures. The purity of heartContinue reading

Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose The true laboratory is the mind, where behind illusions we uncover the laws of truth Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose (1858–1937) was a polymath with interests in biology, physics, botany, and scienceContinue reading

Amar Singh Chamkila Amar Singh Chamkila (21 July 1960 – 8 March 1988) was an influential Indian singer and musician known for his contributions to Punjabi music. Born in a Dalit Sikh family, he roseContinue reading

Helen Keller Helen Keller, born in 1880 in Alabama, became deaf and blind at 19 months due to illness. Despite these challenges, she learned to communicate with the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan. KellerContinue reading

It’s something you have to find out for yourself. Noam Chomsky The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate withinContinue reading

In Life Kenny G Kenny G, whose real name is Kenneth Bruce Gorelick, is a renowned American smooth jazz saxophonist. He gained widespread popularity with his 1986 album Duotones, which brought him commercial success. KennyContinue reading

Celebrate Life Evert Taube Evert Taube was a renowned Swedish author, artist, composer, and singer, born on March 12, 1890, in Gothenburg, Sweden. He is celebrated as one of Sweden’s most respected musicians and theContinue reading

for the People Giuseppe Mazzini Giuseppe Mazzini was a pivotal figure in the Italian Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification. His influence extended beyond Italy, impacting European republican movements and inspiring leaders worldwide. Mazzini foundedContinue reading

John Ruskin the work of a lawyer and a barber is equally dignified, and that a life of labor, such as that of a tiller or a craftsman, is a life worth living. John Ruskin’sContinue reading

ZhuangZi ( Zhuang Zhou ) The perfect man uses his mind as a mirror. It grasps nothing. It regrets nothing. It receives but does not keep Zhuangzi, also known as Zhuang Zhou, was a pivotalContinue reading

Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. Born in 1798 in Kaginele, Karnataka, he became the chief of the army under the Kingdom of Kittur, led byContinue reading

the one who inspires curiosity. Timotheus of Miletus Timotheus of Miletus, an influential Greek musician and dithyrambic poet from the 5th to 4th century BC, is known for his significant contributions to the “new music”Continue reading

It is grief that develops the powers of the mind Marcel Proust Marcel Proust was a French novelist, best known for his monumental work “In Search of Lost Time.” Born in 1871 to an affluentContinue reading

Ludwig Wittgenstein The aim of philosophy is the logical clarification of thought Ludwig Wittgenstein was an Austrian philosopher who made significant contributions to logic, philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. HeContinue reading

Jesus Christ

Ernest Hemingway When people talk listen completely. Don’t be thinking what you’re going to say

Confucius He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions. Confucius, born in 551 BCE in Lu, China, was a revered philosopher whose teachings deeply influenced East Asian life and thought.Continue reading

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Live like a tree. The trees provide shade even to those who hew its main branch. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, born Vishvambhar Mishra, was a 15th-century Indian Hindu saint from Bengal. He is revered asContinue reading

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The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life B.K.S. Iyengar B.K.S. Iyengar, born in 1918, was a renowned yoga teacher and author,Continue reading

Subramania Bharati Subramania Bharati, a revered Tamil poet and nationalist, was born on December 11, 1882, in Ettaiyapuram, India. His literary works, including “Songs to Krishna” and “Panchali’s Vow,” are celebrated for their patriotic fervorContinue reading

The “Breathless” Shankar Mahadevan Shankar Mahadevan, an acclaimed Indian singer and composer, is part of the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio. His voice, a blend of classical and contemporary, resonates in the hearts of millions. Known for hisContinue reading

“Captain Fantastic” Sunil Chhetri Sunil Chhetri, born on August 3, 1984, is an iconic Indian footballer and captain of both Bengaluru FC and the national team. Known for his goal-scoring prowess and leadership, he’s theContinue reading

Wilhelm Reich Wilhelm Reich was an Austrian psychoanalyst, known for his controversial theories on orgone energy and character analysis. A student of Freud, Reich’s work diverged significantly, focusing on the link between psychological health andContinue reading

Paramahamsa Yogananda Paramahamsa Yogananda was a revered Indian yogi and guru who introduced many to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his organization, Self-Realization Fellowship. He emphasized the importance of seeking spiritual richesContinue reading

You are free to reproduce, distribute, interpret, misinterpret, distort, garble, do what you like, even claim authorship, without my consent or the permission of anybody. U.G. Krishnamurti U.G. Krishnamurti, born on July 9, 1918, wasContinue reading

Lachit Borphukan Lachit Borphukan (1622-1672) was a commander of the Ahom kingdom in Assam, India, celebrated for his leadership in the 1671 Battle of Saraighat. He thwarted a Mughal invasion led by Ramsingh I, despiteContinue reading

George Eliot George Eliot, born Mary Ann Evans on November 22, 1819, was a leading English Victorian novelist known for her psychological insight and detailed character development. Her notable works include “Adam Bede,” “The MillContinue reading

Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, AC, is a distinguished former Indian Air Force pilot and the first Indian citizen to travel in space. Born on January 13, 1949, in Patiala, Punjab, heContinue reading

Mahakavi Vidyapati Vidyapati, also known as Maithil Kavi Kokil, was a 14th-century Indian poet and scholar. Born around 1352 in Bisfi, Bihar, he was a pioneer in using the Maithili language for his poetic works.Continue reading

Ratan Tata If you want to walk fast, walk alone. But if you want to walk far, walk together Ratan Tata is an Indian industrialist, philanthropist and former chairman of Tata Sons, the holding companyContinue reading

You can read books without ever stepping into the library; and practice spirituality without ever going to a temple Anthony de Mello Anthony de Mello was an Indian Jesuit priest and psychotherapist, renowned for hisContinue reading