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..

  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..

  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..

   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..

  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..

    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..

 By RITA AGGARWAL (Consulting Psychologist) : Q. I am a 24-year-old student from Raipur. I have recently moved away from home for the first time for work. Although I am excited about starting this new chapter in my life, I feel lonely and discon..

  By KRYSTELLE DSOUZA  The mithaiwala at the curb on my street is viewed as nothing less than God by his patrons who are regulars at his 100-square-foot shop. While the space behind the glass boasts a certain few sweets — pedhas, barf..

  8Great Spiritual Riddles Of Vedanta   By RAJU S CHIDAMBARAM Vedanta is nothing if not revolutionary in the way it upends many of our commonly held notions. That is the reason why we cannot readily comprehend some statements..

 By ABHIJEET BAHADURE : An artist’s perspective  T he rise of AI-generated artwork in the style of Studio Ghibli has sparked an intense debate. As an artist, I firmly believe that AI-generated versions of Ghibli’s work - or..

  By LEKSHMI GOPALAKRISHNAN Wearing a close-fitting black T-shirt and jeans, she walked confidently before superstar Mohanlal, clearing the path for him by efficiently managing the crowd. Her tough looks and commanding gestures made her sta..

    By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA   In the first chapter of the Geeta we have seen the neurotic tendencies demonstrated by Arjuna. Lord Krishna has devised the techniques of one to one counselling to Arjuna in order to r..

The core value of the Sangh is moulding of individual person -- through whom the nation-building would be achieved ultimately. For the impatient, this journey may appear to be too long a haul. For the Sangh, that is the only way to achieve the goal of nation-building -- Rashtra-nirman. This task is to be achieved through patience, persistence, perseverance -- and prayer, the Sangh believes...

  By SIVA PRASAD The ability to learn throughout life is a human endowment. The fundamental question is how to learn and what to learn. Krishna says, "Know 'that' by prostration, questioning and service, the wise who have realised the Truth..

Q. I teach in a school. Since the last few months, I have been feeling a lack of confidence in myself, I don't feel good about anything at all. An incident at the workplace might be the reason where I had to face backlash for somebody else's mistake. And with that came insecurities, and feeling low confidence, and so on. I am always in fear of whether I will fail in my work, I will not be able to have the confidence I used to have and it all seems to fall apart I really don’t understand what to do. ..

   By RUPALI SETHI  Life is Beautiful by Dr Urvashi Tandon is a poignant and heartfelt exploration of human spirit, resilience, and pursuit of joy amidst life’s vicissitudes. This powerful narrative stands out as a testament to t..

  By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA Life after death has been a subject of curiosity and research amongst all the societies of the world since ancient period. All the dominant streams of religions and ancient philosophies believe in life after..

The Kumbha is the most vibrant, monumental and largest celebration of the Hindus. It is woven into an intricate tapestry of faith, symbols, traditions, culture, astrology, spirituality and social harmony. It is held at the four places namely Prayagaraja, Nasik, Ujjain and Haridwar at a gap of twelve years each. It has become an integral part of Indian oral traditions that the nectar splashed at the four places from its pitcher after the Samudra Manthan or the churning of the ocean in the attempt by ..

   By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA  It is a great challenge to cultivate relaxed alertness. Emotions run high in case of challenges and anxiety. As a result, the rational brain does not function optimally and there is a chaotic ment..

The spirit of inquiry is the soul of scientific discoveries and inventions. No society or community will progress without a strong tradition of inquiry and investigation. Spirit of inquiry is based upon open mindedness and curiosity. Evidence based practices are the foundation stone of the spirit of inquiry. ..

   By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA T he Vedic tradition which is more ritualistic in nature in the beginning culminates into the superfine discovery, declaration and exploration of consciousness and ultimate reality with the emergence of..

T he Vedic tradition which is more ritualistic in nature in the beginning culminates into the superfine discovery, declaration and exploration of consciousness and ultimate reality with the emergence of the Upanishads. The four Mahavakyas or the great declarations are the outcome of the transformative spiritual growth and investigation of the Indian sages, pursued inwardly through self inquiry and self awareness. The first Mahavakya - Prajnanam Brahma is found in the Aitareya Upanishad. The great ..

O ne of the greatest gifts India has given to humanity is Yoga. Yoga has evolved over thousands of years. The word Yoga is generic, involving physical, respiratory, mental ,psychological and spiritual practices. According to Yoga statistics, about 300 million people practise Yoga. Yoga starts from the body and culminates into the refinement of consciousness. So it is as mystic as it is gross. The earlier texts like the Vedas, Upanishads and later Vedic literature have prominently mentioned the practices ..

C erebral integration is one of the core concepts of neuroscience. It is the state of the brain when the different parts of the brain work optimally with coordination and equilibrium. According to the lateralisation theory of the brain, the brain has two hemispheres, left and right. The left hemisphere is associated with the logical and mathematical abilities of the brain. The right part of the brain is poetic and emotional. The right part of the body is controlled by the left brain and the left part ..

  By RITA AGGARWAL (Consulting Psychologist) :  Q. My child is beginning to show some signs of poor attention. He is restless and fidgeting most times. He does not stay still and keeps moving here and there in the house. His teacher complai..