Ancient pagan sites in modern-day Turkey, especially Gobekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe, are hailed as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of recent times and have sparked controversy across…
The caste system often gets a beating, mainly for not being understood or for purposefully misinterpreted. Based on cultural understanding, the caste system in its original form was a functional…
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…
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…
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…
Mandalas, with their origins in dharmic traditions, transcend cultural boundaries. They serve as symbolic representations of the universe and the cyclical nature of existence. Used as aids for meditation and…
This article was inspired by the discovery of Indonesian rudraksha malas sold in Kashi, a place steeped in Hindu spiritual history. Rudraksha is found in specific parts of the world. At…
The East or the West does not understand the etymology of "woke" well. African American activists coined Woke in the early 20th century to denote racial injustice and societal inequality.…
For one of my birthdays, I wanted to experience the ancient and spiritual but did not have time to travel to India. I usually look south when I need a…
Animal sacrifice, or balidanam, has been a longstanding tradition within Hindu rituals, notably in worshiping feminine deities such as Ma Durga and Ma Kali. Initially prevalent in ancient Hindu practices, the…
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