Shiva, Snakes, & Yogis: Spirituality & Controversy at Gobekli Tepe & Karahan Tepe

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…

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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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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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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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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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Mandalas & Kolams: Sacred Geometry of Dharmic Traditions

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…

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Rudraksha: Nature’s Gift for Spiritual Balance

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…

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The Human Factor: AI’s Inability to Replicate Human Consciousness

Artificial Intelligence (AI), or technological advances, has seen many breakthroughs in various fields. These developments have made many professions obsolete due to the fear of massive job losses. However, though…

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Prana: Yogic Vital Energy Across Cultures

Most know of Prana as being a part of a regulatory breathing practice. Prana is a fundamental concept in Hindu and yogic philosophy, referring to the vital life force or…

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Equinoxes and Eclipses in Ancient Pagan Mesoamerica

Ancient pagan cultures held diverse and fascinating beliefs about equinoxes and eclipses, seeing them as profound cosmic events woven into their religious and spiritual fabric. For them, equinoxes were more…

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