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CELEBRATION OF MANY ASPECTS OF LORD GANESH
(Excerpts from Hinduism Beyond Rituals, Customs, and Traditions) In the Hindu mind, the elephant is revered not just for its might but for its intelligence. And so, in his elephant-headed form, Lord Ganesh is celebrated as the God of knowledge, intellect, and wisdom. But Ganesh is more than a scholar’s deity. His very form, attributes,…
Religions Need a Detox from Fanatics
Fanatic Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Jew, or Buddhist — we hear these labels far too often. The word fanatic is a nasty little adjective. It pollutes the essence of the religion it attaches to and clouds its spiritual message. Over time, that word can even become the religion’s public face. Terms like “Islamic extremism” or…
REINVENTING THE INSTITUTION OF GOD
His practicality lies not in miracles or idols, but in the principles He inspires: compassion, justice, humility, and empathy.
DISCOVERING THE SELF: “WHO AM I REALLY?”
The quest to discover the Self is not merely a philosophical exercise or a mere curiosity. It is about identifying the fundamental nature of your personality or character. It relates to seeking the authenticity of “I” as well as developing an identity and individuality. It is an earnest attempt to live in alignment with our true…
EXPRESSION OF SHUKRANA IS VIRTUOUS
A prayer that begins with Shukrana, ends with Shukrana, and is filled with Shukrana throughout, is not just ritual—it is a spiritual rhythm of gratitude. In the Punjabi religious ethos, Shukrana—meaning gratitude, thankfulness, or gratefulness—is more than a word; it is a spiritual vibration, a subtle offering that bridges the soul and the divine. In…
GOD: A Perspective View
God, with His (or Her) countless interpretations and mystical presence, also offers a meaningful perspective — one that emerges from the assembly of good thoughts. It’s within this ongoing construction of positive and enlightened thinking that the divine finds residence. Essentially, what we are striving to build is a refined temperament — a rational and…
Stephen Hawking’s God
For most of us, the concept of God is tied to a personified image—a divine figure with human-like qualities watching over the universe. This is the conventional idea of God that the late physicist Stephen Hawking rejected. Hawking’s understanding of God resided not in a religious figure or sacred rituals but in the laws of…
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