Satsang, a cherished tradition in Hindu and Sikh religious practices, represents a collective spiritual gathering. It involves listening to or reading scriptures, discussing spiritual and theological topics, and singing hymns. Some sessions also include brief periods of meditation. Satsang can be held daily, weekly, or monthly and typically lasts an hour or two. These gatherings…
SAT-CHIT-ANANDA: THE ULTIMATE BLISS
“Sat-chit-ananda” is a profound spiritual concept in Hindu philosophy that encapsulates the essence of divine contentment and bliss. This three-word maxim is rich in meaning and offers a pathway to ultimate fulfillment and peace. Understanding “Sat” The journey towards “sat-chit-ananda” begins with “sat,” which translates to truth or reality. It signifies the importance of seeking…
Why Hindus Worship Animals
The wisdom of animals compared to humans is a matter of perspective. While humans measure intelligence and wisdom by certain standards, animals have their own unique ways of understanding and interacting with the world. There is much we can learn from the inherent wisdom of animals. Take dogs, for instance. Their loyalty and deep emotional…
Unravelling the Dynamics of Thought: From Conception to Destiny
Gandhi’s profound insight echoes through time: thoughts are the architects of destiny. From the moment a thought takes root in our minds, it sets a cascade of events that shape our words, actions, habits, values, and, ultimately, our destiny. But what triggers the birth of a thought, and how does it acquire its distinct nature and…
SIGNIFICANCE OF PERCEPTION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN ADVANCEMENT
This 601-word (four-minute reading) essay is written about the significance of perception that is not based on our physical senses and scientific reasoning but gets stimulation from intelligent, moral and ethical thinking. Enjoy! by Promod Puri Perception, a pivotal element in human advancement, is not solely perceived or tied to empirical evidence acquired through our…
CASE FOR SEPARATING GOD FROM RELIGION
God and religion are two separate identities. If we look at the genesis of religion, there was no God; instead, humans introduced Him or Her much later. In principle and virtually, religion is a code of conduct for a civil society. It all started from here. As society progressed, the code of conduct also evolved, resulting…
WE’RE ALL FOOLS ONCE IN A WHILE; LET US CELEBRATE APRIL FOOL’S DAY
Today marks April Fool’s Day on the first day of the month. But let us give the traditional custom of practical jokes, hoaxes, or harmless pranks a little more elaboration and celebration to recognize that we all carry an eccentric strain of foolishness within our creative and intellectual cognitive senses. We are fools or do foolish…
Progressive Hindu Dialogue 