Social Capital and Political Culture: Understanding the 2024 Trump Win

The Trump 2024 victory can be examined through the lenses of Robert Putnam's social capital theory and Gabriel Almond and Sidney Verba's political culture theory. These works established the foundations…

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Snakes, Spiritual Awakening, & the Infinite

Yogic wisdom's insights on snakes, mysticism, and their connection to infinity reveal a spiritual link between snakes and divine, often feminine, energy across various cultures. The philosophy emphasizes that snakes…

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South Asia vs. Indian Subcontinent: The Misnomer in Cultural, Religious & Regional Identity

South Asia typically includes India, the Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Some international textbooks and definitions may include Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Iran. The irony is that this…

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Reviving the Feminine: Restoring Balance Across Global Traditions

Sanatana and Yogic wisdom offers profound insights into the concept of the feminine. This concept emphasizes that the feminine is not limited to physical gender but is a universal energy…

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Mantras – The Vehicles of Sound & Form

A mantra is a sacred sound, word, or phrase repeated during meditation or spiritual practice. The word 'mantra' derives from the Sanskrit terms 'man,' meaning mind, and 'tra,' meaning vehicle…

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The Spinal Connection: Yogic Gateway to Spiritual Transcendence

According to Yoga Darshana, the human body is a profound and complex system. This physical system is interconnected with one's mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The Yoga philosophy and practice…

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Globalization and Commercialization of Yoga: Distorting Ancient Wisdom

Yoga means many things to people, and the idea and phenomenon of redefining and misunderstanding yoga have always guaranteed one thing—further removal of Yoga from its original intent. One such…

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Transcultural Spirituality: Rituals and Beliefs in Yoruba and Hindu Traditions

My interest in African Pagan religions allowed me to scratch the surface of Yoruba practices, which resulted in this brief write-up. Though distinct in their cultural and religious contexts, Yoruba…

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Shri Krishna’s Wisdom: Yoga, War, and Righteous Action

There are three main lessons, broadly, from Shri Krishna's Life. The Bhagavad Gita outlines the different yogas or pathways to realizing the Divine. Additionally, we get a front-row seat on…

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Scientific Insights into the Benefits of AUM Chanting

In yogic culture and Hinduism, A-U-M holds immense significance as a representation of the cosmic vibration and creative force behind the universe. AUM is seen as a symbol of the…

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