Insight

Expressions Take your heart out for dance tonight

By JOSHUA ANGLO : Stop decoding mixed signals And placing people on higher pedestals Resist your thoughts, time and emotions To hearts that are whimsical And cater complications Save your side of the story, You do not owe anyone ob..

Mahabandha: A Neuro-Yogic Perspective

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Mahabandha is a great practice of Hatha Yoga. It is a very profound Yogic gesture as it integrates the three essential Bandhas or Yogic locks namely Jalandhara Bandha, Uddiyana Bandh, and Moola Bandha..

Every word rewires your brain

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Yogic philosophy treats words as divine. According to Yoga, every word that we utter is just not a communication, but the vibration of the inner reality. Neuroscience also echoes that language patterns make..

Reaction is natural, notthe pause

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Studies have found that reaction is instinctive. It emanates from the oldest layers of the brain- reptilian and limbic. These regions of the brain are designed to protect us and ensure survival...

Can wereallyembracecyclingas a wayof life?

By DR AMIT SAMARTH : I had gone to Berlin, Germany for participating at Berlin Marathon - a World Marathon Major. European countries are known to provide the best cycling and pedestrian infrastructure across the world. Germany..

Brain is wired not to accept defeat

Life is a journey of struggle and challenges. These struggles and challenges are intermingled with defeats and victories. Pain and pleasure are the two sides of life. Defeats are crippling and victories lead us to the pedestal of joy and glory...

Yogic Principles Of Leadership

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Leadership is not only defined by power and position. It is finely tuned with self control , vision, compassion , and balance. Modern studies in the field of leadership have outlined numerous guiding..

Happiness is always collective

T he true purpose of human life is to blossom in happiness, and to live with joy. But this happiness is not found in isolation. It thrives, when it is shared. Good gestures and kind words are found to have immense positive vibes. Studies have found that good relationships and connections are the foundation of happiness and health. Aristotle had remarked that humans are social animals. Ancient traditions have always emphasized community living. The famous Vedic MantraSangachhadhwam -- highlights the ..

EMOTIONS ‘Success in career never follows straight line’

By RITA AGGARWAL : Consulting Psychologist : Q. I have a lot of problems going on. My family, especially my mother is very unsupportive. I have opted for a job in desperation now which is good but not of my interest. I am confu..

Nada Brahma & Modern Theory of Vibration

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : According to the concept of Nada Brahma propounded by the sages of ancient India, God is sound and that sound is echoing in the entire universe. The whole cosmos is permeated with that sound. Th..

From Nadis To Neurons - Yoga & Neuroscience

A ncient Yogic texts describe Nadis, subtle channels through which Prana (lifeforce) flows. Modern neuroscience maps communication lines of energy flowing through the neurons, nerves and large-scale brain networks. Both Nadis and neurons are not identical literal equivalents, but they are powerful, complementary models that overlap in function and effect - and contemporary research is beginning to trace those overlaps. Yogic accounts (Siddha, Tantric and Hatha traditions, and the Swaravijñana lineage) ..

Contemporary geopolitical conflicts& their global impact

By PROF ANOOP KUMAR : The post-pandemic world has entered an era where geopolitics is no longer confined to diplomatic circles - it’sadaily disruptor of business, trade, and global stability. From the Red Sea to the Taiwan Strait, R..

Kumbhaka Pranayama& Hypoxia

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Pranayama is the most ancient form of Yoga. It involves the regulation of breath to calm down the mind, leading to tranquility and bliss. The celebrated sage, Patanjali has described Pranayama as the..

Kundalini & Spine - A Neuroscientific View

K undalini Yoga is a very fascinating stream of Yoga practices. It mainly forms the part of Tantra and the Hatha Yogic traditions. Kundalini is said to be existing in the subtle body of humans. It is compared to a serpent and remains in a dormant position coiled at the base of the spine yogically known as the Muladhara Chakra or the root phlexus. It rises through purification practices followed by meditation, Pranayamas, Mantra chanting, visualisation, etc. The question arises whether it is just metaphoric..

NLP & Japa - A Scientific Perspective

Neuro Linguistic Programming is a neuroscientific technique where affirmations are used repeatedly to rewire the brain. With the emergence of neuroplasticity, it was found that repetition creates new neuropaths in the brain. Studies have discovered that repetitive activities cultivate new habits and change emotional set up also. NLP believes that language plays an important role in the field of neuroplasticity. Words and self affirmations impact our beliefs and mindset. Positive language affects our ..

Vision Of Viksit Bharat@ 2047 Can it be achieved without core Engg&Science?

By PROF (DR) GANAPATI D YADAV : Vision Of Viksit Bharat@ 2047 Can it be achieved without core Engg&Science? Recently, 71 of the top 100 JEE rankers chose IIT Bombay, while IIT Madras attracted candidates w..

monitoring-earth-with-nisar

By CHARVI ARORA : Monitoring Earth With NISAR : Accurate and timely data about changes on Earth is essential for everything from growing crops to managing natural disasters. That’s where space technology can p..

Visualisation& Brain Cells

Visualisation& Brain Cells : By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Scientific studies have found that there are many neuroscientific techniques which help in the growth of new brain cells. Visualisation is prominent amongst..

Conscious Breathing & Rational Mind

B reathing is an autonomous and involuntary act. The medulla oblongata which is situated in the brainstem controls and regulates the breathing. The brainstem is our survival brain also known as the reptilian brain. As per evolutionary science, the survival brain is our oldest brain. Even when we are not aware, the process of breathing continues without any hitch. This respiratory function is not under our conscious control. Studies have found that when breathing is conscious, it enhances the overall ..

The Man Who Found Narmada Man

By DR ANJAN CHATTERJEE Onaquiet December evening in 1982, what first appeared to be a half-ringed bone on a Narmada riverbed would soon rewrite the subcontinent’s human history. It was Dr Arun Sonakia, a paleontologist with th..

Looking Beyond Tiranga Yatra

As an Army officer’s son my spirit soars when I observe the result of adrenaline rush in civilians due to the befitting reply given by our Defence Forces to Pakistan, post Pahalgam attack, by launching ‘Operation Sindoor̵..

ON BEING &BECOMING

ON BEING & BECOMING By NIDHI RUGHWANI One of the purposes of every human life on earth is to evolve. To evolve is to learn and to grow. And to do this there are so many things around us to which we c..

Yoga Of Liberation Through Renunciation

Yoga Of Liberation Through Renunciation By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : The eighte..

Yoga Of Three-Fold Faiths

T he seventeenth chapter of the Geeta named Shraddha Traya Vibhaga Yoga or the Yoga of three divisions of faith is a beautiful exposition of the three types of faiths found in the thoughts, words and actions of different individuals. Scriptures are the time tested words of wisdom by the sages over thousands of years. These words of wisdom are the ready reckoners to judge the propriety of our behavior. Living a higher standard of life based upon the noble ideas and virtues is the result of the faith ..

From Up Above To Down Under

From Up Above To Down Under By SHISHIR VERMA The Bird Our aircraft is now flying above Australia – a country with a population of Delhi NCR and area two and half times larger than that of India! Some lone clouds drift laz..

A Taste Of Shared Prosperity

A Taste Of Shared Prosperity By CHARVI ARORA What do blueberry sandesh and cranberry pulao have in common? They are both delicious examples of how food reflects the growing U.S.-India trade ties. The February 2025, US-India Joi..

Bringing history alive

Bringing history alive By DR RAJESH SHARMA : Reading a good history book enriches the reader with information hitherto unknown or only vaguely known, and retained and remembered equally vaguely. The Ghadar Movement, subtitled A Forgo..

The Divine &The Devil

The Divine &The Devil By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYAT The sixteenth chapter of the Geeta is known as the Daivasura sampad vibhaga Yoga or the Yoga of the difference between the divine and the devil. Ethics talks of a number of vir..

Yoga Of Supreme Consciousness

T he fifteenth chapter of the Geeta named Purushottama Yoga or the Yoga of Supreme Consciousness deals with the projection of one Infinity into phenomenal multiplicity. The Supreme Conscious Reality gets reflected into endless varieties of the universe. The fundamental cause of the creation is the all pervading and immutable consciousness. Both noumena and phenomena are represented as the Peepal tree( Ficus Religiosa) with the roots upward and branches downward. The Peepal tree allegory is the family ..

Abhaneri: A confluence of art, science & heritage

Abhaneri: A confluence of art, science & heritage : By SOMEN SENGUPTA :In the famous golden triangle travel corridor of Delhi-Agra- Jaipur a sizeable section of travellers often miss an extraordinary heritage site th..

The Saga Continues

The Saga Continues : By RUPALI SETHI : THERE are some books where, while reading the first few lines, it becomes crystal clear that it is going to leave a lasting impact on the readers. Song Of The Trinity - The Broken Tu..

Expressions

Expressions : By BIRAJ DIXIT : She walked past me in hurry As a beat skipped my cushioned heart A flood of memories emerged Each piercing like a well-aimed dart I remembered her eyes as I closed mine Those dark, black, bottomle..

The contribution of microlending modelsto growth of micro & small entrepreneurs

The contribution of microlending models to growth of micro & small entrepreneurs By PROF URMI CHAKRAVORTY : Microlending, a key component of microfinance, significantly contributes to the growth of micro and small ent..

Three attitudes- Ladder of evolution

Three attitudes- Ladder of evolution : By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA The fourteenth chapter of the Geeta known as the Guna Traya Vibhaga Yoga or the Yoga of three attitudes is a marvellous exposition of the three psycholo..

Falls & Footfalls

By AASAWARI SHENOLIKAR Let’s be honest: Croatia isn’t cheap! The national parks come with ticket prices that pinch (especially in peak season), accommodation is increasingly boutique-priced, and meals, though..

Wild EncountersInner Reflections

By SHRUTHI SRINIVASAN From earning the trust of wild animals to learning from forest-dwelling tribes, Sanket Reddy shares how the wild reshaped his life - and why it could change yours too. H ave you ever found yourself stuck i..

Yoga of the field&its knower

Yoga of the field&its knower By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA The concept of self discovery as enunciated in the Indian traditions is based upon the wholeness of existence covering both material and spiritual. The..

Yoga Of Cosmic Form

T he eleventh chapter of the Geeta named as VishwaRupa - Darshana Yoga or the Yoga of Cosmic Form has attracted the attention of great scientists and western thinkers. Oppenheimer, Albert Einstein, Thoreau, Carl Jung, Aldous Huxley, etc were great admirers of the concepts of the Ultimate Reality and the interconnectedness of things propounded by the Geeta. The oft quoted statement of Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb that now I am the death is taken from the eleventh chapter of the Geeta. ..

Yoga for divine opulence

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : T he tenth chapter of the Geeta is titled as the Vibhuti Yoga or the Yoga of opulence and glories. Continuing his dialogue with Arjuna, Lord Krishna propounds that even the highly evolved persons do not know abou..

Yoga of royal secret path

A s the dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna progresses, it becomes subtle from gross, spiritual from material, royal from ordinary and secret from open. The ninth chapter of the Geeta is named as RajavidyaRajaguhya - Yoga or the Yoga of the royal path which is secret. The path which Lord Krishna is talking about is royal because it frees the practitioners from all sorrows and suffering and it is highly secret as it is not known to many. The path is eternal and is attainable by all. This is the ..

Signatureof India’sSovereignty

By VIJAY PHANSHIKAR : When a ‘Gentleman State’ is pitted against a ‘Rogue State’, the result is always the same -- the victory of the gentleman and the defeat of the rogue. This is what human history has shown, and..

Yoga of Imperishable Supreme Reality

T he present article is based upon the theme of the eighth chapter of the Geeta titled Akshara Brahma Yoga or the Yoga of the Imperishable Supreme Reality. The Geeta is a text of selfdiscovery and self-evolution. Its initial purpose is to integrate the lower nature with the higher one and ensure a tranquil and harmonious personality. Through meditation and devotion, the human mind becomes steadfast and merges into the cosmic consciousness. The individual consciousness is nothing, but an integral part ..

The Helping Hand

By SOWMYA MANI : New mothers across India seek support in virtual communities, navigating challenges with peer advice, sisterhood, and solidarity. Covering everything from solid food to sleep training, here’s how these online groups..

For those who have no one...

Despite receiving death threats, Israeli-origin Dr Michelle Harrison dedicated her life to providing safe space and a future to orphaned girls. With continued bomb blasts and strikes leading to loss of life, property and basic resou..

Yoga of knowledge& wisdom

Yoga of knowledge& wisdom In the scheme of the Geeta, the first set of six chapters deals with the path of action, the second set of middle six chapters enunciates the path of knowledge and the last set of six chapters advocates..

Yoga of self-restraint

T he sixth chapter of the Geeta has been named as Atma Sanyama Yoga or the Yoga of self-control. While introducing the subject, Lord Krishna emphasises the significance of mental attitude of detachment from the fruits of actions for being a Sanyasi or a renunciate. In the Vedic scheme of things, renunciation is fundamentally a way of life without craving, attachment and mental agitations. Equipoise and equanimity are the hallmarks of renunciation. Just by donning the saffron robes, nobody can become ..

Making sustainability a simple choice

Making sustainability a simple choice Every day at Sonika Bhasin’s Mumbai home unfolds with a rhythmic routine. On the kitchen countertop sits a large container, ready to collect the peels and ends of vegetables — remnants of..

De-addiction is a slow process’

By RITA AGGARWAL EMOTIONS ‘De-addiction is a slow process’ Q. 1. I have a 15- year- old son who has been spending increasing hours on his phone and in front of screen, often staying up late at night desp..

Path Of Renunciation

Path Of Renunciation : Fifth in the series, the present article is an exploration into the deeper dimensions of the path of renunciation. The Geeta is a text of self discovery based upon the gradual self evolution sta..

Knowledge,the purifier

T he grief of Arjuna in the first chapter of the Geeta is addressed by Lord Krishna through counselling in the second chapter and he suggests acquiring equipoise by performing actions without attachment. As the counselling advances, it takes the form of serious philosophical and self evolutionary discourse in the succeeding chapters. The third chapter deals with the Yoga of action and Lord Krishna highlights that even though the ultimate purpose is to attain knowledge of consciousness, actions are ..