“Satnam Waheguru” – two simple yet profoundly meaningful words encapsulating the essence of spiritual connection. In the solitude of contemplation, “Satnam Waheguru” becomes more than just a phrase; it transforms into a reverent acknowledgment of the universal Truth and wonders surrounding us. And that adoration becomes a prayer, Satnam Waheguru, Satnam Waheguru…. Breaking it down,…

by Promod Puri In my social, religious, and political sentiments that influence my behaviour and outlook toward society, I am neither a Leftist nor a Rightist. Further, I’m not a Centrist either, as I feel strained sitting indiscreetly between the Left-Right ideologies. Yet I occasionally deflect towards the Left or the Right or drive neutral….

God and religion are synonymous influences subjected to evolution in humankind’s ongoing social construction. In this evolution, atheism can also contribute because of its credible roots in various religious ideations. The main reason is for its earnest call for humanism in the conduct of our lives. The fact is, since the time God got institutionalized…

Religions offer more than rituals, customs and traditions, dos and don’ts, gods and goddesses. In fact, they also embody profound philosophies, ideologies, and intricate thoughts that are deeply intertwined with spirituality. In the realms of faith, belief, conviction and perception, while lacking empirical or laboratory-based evidence, religions often appear to clash with the principles of…

The sprawling Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ram was inaugurated on January 24 in Ayodhya. The ceremonial and sacred word “Prana-pratishtha” emerged in the extensive coverage of the event. According to its dictionary meaning, the English equivalent is consecration, “to make or declare sacred.” Prana-pratishtha carries the same sense, plus elaborate rituals involved to ‘declare…

(320 words, 2mts. of reading time) Staying in an environment exclusively reserved for the self leads to an experience called mindfulness. Residing in this environment are the present moments connected to what one is doing, cohering internally with one’s body and mind while keeping an absolute awareness of breath’s inhalation and exhalation flow. Mindfulness is…

Most of north India, as it passes through in the grip of a cold wave, the Hindu-frenzy public warms up in Bhakti mode. “Jai Shri Ram, Jai Shri Ram” fills the air as the new national anthem of the nation. Don’t pose questions like, “Since when did the government’s job be to inaugurate temples and…