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Swati Chopra writes on spirituality and mindfulness. Blog: swatichopra.com

In India, typically, both reasons have been cited for imposing restrictions on cow slaughter, and largely they have been accepted. (Photo: File)

Mystic Mantra: Heart of Ahimsa

Ahimsa practice begins at the level of thought, and extends to intention, speech and action.

28 April 2017 7:00 PM

Ram is not just a deity, martial hero or mythical character.

Mystic Mantra: My Ram, your Ram

Ram evokes an emotional response, which can be used to unite and mobilise.

3 April 2017 6:45 PM

Happiness is always guaranteed when we confer it on others. It can never be had by seeking.

Mystic Mantra: Drop duality

The awareness of self and other is the foundation on which any form of society is built.

28 Feb 2017 12:46 AM

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Mystic Mantra: Radical non-violence

To avoid accidentally ingesting any living being, they will accept food in their palms, and will not eat after the sun...

30 Jan 2017 11:11 PM

We might end, but here is another beginning, to give rise to another, and so it goes on. (Photo: AFP)

Mystic Mantra: The end of karma

Kaalchakra, the wheel of time, rotates indefinitely.

30 Dec 2016 10:24 PM

A popular teacher of Buddhism once spoke about the ease with which one is able to generate feelings of loving-kindness and compassion in solitary retreat, when there is no one around. (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: Sweetness of compassion

Making a strong intention to practice means there is a greater chance that we will remember to do so when we really need...

29 Nov 2016 9:44 PM