Spirituality

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East & West: Stories of India. (Image: DC)

Book Review | An American bride tells the Indian story

Catherine Ann Jones unveils a collection of 15 stories that beautifully celebrate India

28 Jan 2024 12:00 AM

Islam and God-Centricity: A Theological Basis for Human Liberation By Shaykh Arif & Abdul Hussain Al-Mahdi Institute, Birmingham pp.136, Rs 599

Towards human liberation through spirituality

An essential feature of Islamic philosophy is the spirit of sincere inquiry and continual learning.

03 Jan 2020 2:21 AM

Today, the saints are teaching a very superfluous kind of religion which is of a very poor quality — only ritualistic, and hypocritical. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Where’s the authentic spirituality of India?

The rulers sat at the feet of the rishis, just like King Janak sat at the feet of sage Ashtavakra.

23 Dec 2019 1:12 AM

The aim of spirituality is to make man fully conscious of his true innocence. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: The strength of a remorseful heart

The Creator has placed a unique volitional quality in man’s psyche — and that is what is called “repentance”.

20 Nov 2019 2:40 AM

The profoundest contribution that Indian spirituality can make to the world community, especially at this precarious juncture of history, is the vision of “vasudhaiva kutumbakam”, the idea that we belong, together with all forms of life, to a world family. (Representational image)

What shall we contribute to the world we live in?

The sober duty of a people, in respect of their civilisational heritage, is to fulfil it.

04 Oct 2019 12:12 AM

Love, trust, beauty, sincerity, truthfulness, authenticity — these are all feminine qualities, and they are far greater than any qualities that man has. (Photo: AFP)

Mystic Mantra: Compassion is a quality of Mother India

Never take advantage of power. This is the way India has always lived. This was not her weakness but feminine strength.

20 Aug 2019 8:29 AM

Following colour therapy and incorporating crystals in your daily life can help balance these chakras. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Balance your body’s chakras for a happy life

These seven chakras are present in our body and take care of our physical, mental and spiritual health.

23 Jul 2019 2:26 PM

Meditation provides a way to perfect our ability to stay focused within to find inner treasures. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Pursue spirituality with the attitude of a sports champion

Meditation allows us to attain the World Cup of Spirituality — union of the soul with God in the shortest possible time.

12 Jul 2019 1:20 AM

When you take a journey around the world to go to the next house, many people never make it. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Every human being is seeking spirituality, their original nature

If you want to go to the house next door — if you know the geography of the place, it will be very simple.

04 Jun 2019 12:05 AM

Spiritual teachers who have mastered the art of knowing themselves can teach others how to achieve this goal. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Spiritual fulfilment in modern life

Modern society as a whole values intellectual and physical growth. Unfortunately, it does not place a high value on spiritual development.

17 May 2019 2:19 AM

Mahatria Ra at one of the events by his organisation Infinitheism.

Spirituality goes suave!

Spirituality today is both a booming business and balm for the soul, as growing numbers of people seek out educated leaders to show them the way.

28 Apr 2019 12:00 AM

Peace and unity begin within each one of us. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Human unity through spirituality

We begin to have understanding and compassion towards the idiosyncrasies and habits of others. We stop criticising people in our minds.

18 Apr 2019 5:40 AM

The fundamental goal of spirituality is to not belong to the animal kingdom because there is another nature within you which constantly wants to expand. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Civilisation is a big lie

If you become conscious of that nature which is beyond the physical, you will become spiritual.

02 Mar 2019 2:16 AM

Spirituality means you are beginning to experience that which is beyond the physical. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Spirituality - Not a moral code

There was a yogi sitting in the forest, absolutely blissful, but if people came anywhere near him, he threw stones at them.

16 Feb 2019 12:15 AM

We can learn to balance our spiritual practices with our worldly responsibilities, enjoying the fruits within ourselves and sharing our gifts with humanity. (Representational Images)

Mystic Mantra: Spirituality means love in action

Exploring our soul while fulfilling our purpose in the outer world is an art that we can master.

19 Dec 2018 6:28 AM

The artworks are about blending colour with geometric spirals that look like deeply built and felt contours.

Strands of life blended with science, spirituality and Sufism

For the exhibition, Vishal developed a series of 14 paintings and nine wall installations/ sculptures.

21 Nov 2018 12:08 AM

Only when you realize the mortal nature of who you are, do you want to know what is beyond this. When the urge to know what is beyond this arises, the spiritual process is on. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Your mortal nature

If you think about God when you feel insecure or hungry or when you feel something is going to be lost, that is survival not spirituality.

06 Nov 2018 2:18 AM

Pushkar has a link with sufism, spirituality and music. The music experience is carefully curated at the Sacred Pushkar that includes Carnatic music, Western music, Sufi, and Bhakti music among others.

Sacred Pushkar: A festival that celebrates music

Pushkar, the tiny township that does not really qualify to even be called a town has an ancient link with spirituality and music.

08 Oct 2018 12:06 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Say no to negative energy with these spiritual plants

So, say goodbye to negativity and embrace the positive life!

31 Aug 2018 12:55 PM

It’s possible that parents’ attitude towards religion is protective because it could be delivering a sense of community. (Photo: AFP)

Parents' spirituality or religion tied to lower suicide risk in kids

Religion embeds you in a community of like-minded people.

11 Aug 2018 2:23 PM

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