Yoga, Dharma and Ecology in Film Kantara
Anjali KanojiaKantara means forest in Sanskrit. In the 2022 film Kantara, actor-director Rishab Shetty strives to bring elements related to yoga, dharma, and ecology and succeeds in creating brilliant cinema which…
Microcosm as the Macrocosm – The Pancha Mahabhutas
In the six Darshanas, especially in Yoga and Ayurveda, the Pancha Mahabhutas (also known as the Five Great Elements) are considered fundamental principles that make up the physical universe, including…
Sri Rama and Ma Sita: An Indic Perspective on Gender Roles and Harmony
A political scientist and a yoga instructor, I once found myself in a class with thirty-plus students discussing Prakriti (feminine energy) and Purusha (masculine energy) from a yoga perspective. Prakriti…
Solitude at Sarnath
Sarnath is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This quiet town is minutes from the Hindu pilgrimage city of Kashi, and it is believed that Sarnath is where…
At What Age Could Children Practice Yoga?
Children, just like adults do, often suffer from school-related stress, anxiety, sleep issues, and even depression. Scientific evidence suggests that children benefit from yoga practices. Yoga encompasses a variety of…
The Meaning of “Asato Ma Sadgamaya” Mantra
This Sanskrit mantra is often heard at the beginning and closure of yoga classes and practices. What exactly does it signify? "Asato Ma Sadgamaya" is a mantra with deep spiritual…
India’s Immense Contribution towards a Double Pandemic – COVID-19 And Mental Health Illness
COVID-19 is not the only ongoing pandemic in 2020. A shadow pandemic of mental health illness is slowly emerging around the globe, exacerbated by the Coronavirus. The world is ill-prepared…
Temples as Sacred Spaces in Indian Philosophies
Philosophies and traditions that originate from the more incredible Indian subcontinent all have one thing in common – discussions related to realizing one’s true nature. Ancient literature and methods such…
The Spiritual Awakening in Kashi: A Journey Along River Ganga
Kashi is dear to many people, including myself. If there is one place of spiritual significance that one must visit in India, it would be Kashi. Kashi, located in the…
Yoga and Ecology
Ecology is a branch of natural sciences that deals with organisms and their relationship to each other as well as their surroundings. Yoga is a science and a practice that…