The 13 principal Upanishads
Thursday April 29, 2004
In the Upanishads, we can study the graceful conflict of thought with thought, the emergence of more satisfactory thought and the rejection of inadequate ideas. Hypotheses were advanced and rejected ... Read More
BKS Iyengar Among TIME's Top 100 People
Tuesday April 27, 2004
Renowned Indian yoga teacher and founder of the popular Iyengar yoga, BKS Iyengar was selected as one of the Top 100 People by 'Time Magazine' in the Heroes & Icons ... Read More
What is Hinduism?
Sunday April 25, 2004
Words like Hindu or Hinduism are ananchronisms. They do not exist in the Indian cultural lexicon. People have coined them to suit their needs in different points of history. Nowhere ... Read More
How We Die
Thursday April 22, 2004
The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad tells us about what happens to us immediately after death: "The upper end of the heart now lights up. By the help of that light, this self ... Read More
The Simhastha Kumbh of Ujjain
Tuesday April 20, 2004
The month-long bathing festival that comes every 12 years has begun on the banks of Sipra. The holy city of Ujjain has been spruced up to host the mega event ... Read More
Meditation: 15 Steps to Peace & Health
Sunday April 18, 2004
Meditation increases the ability to concentrate and enhance memory power. It brings in a sense of inner peace and tranquility, and makes you appealing in nature. Meditation is also thought ... Read More
How To Overcome Fear
Wednesday April 14, 2004
Fear is illusory; it can't live. Courage is eternal, it won't die. Perils, calamities, and dangers face everyone. Learn to fortify your mind with courage and patience. Swami Sivananda tells ... Read More
Happy New Year Again!
Tuesday April 13, 2004
Catch the many regional Indian celebrations: Wish You a Happy Vishu! Shubho Naba Barsha on Poila Baishakh! It's Ugadi in Andhra! Bring in the goodies on Gudi Padwa! Dance away ... Read More
Do you believe in Heaven and Hell?
Sunday April 11, 2004
The early Hindus never believed in heaven, and never prayed to attain a permanent place there. The earliest concept of afterlife, say Vedic scholars, was that the dead reunite with ... Read More
Usher in the New Year!
Thursday April 8, 2004
Mid April is New Year time in India. Characteristic of the Indian cultural mélange, Hindus in various states of the country celebrate the new year in their own ways...find out...
Paintings & Sculptures of Lord Hanuman
Sunday April 4, 2004
On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti (April 5, 2004), here's a new selection of contemporary paintings and sculptures of Hanuman, the monkey god by courtesy of Exotic India Art Gallery, ... Read More
Hanuman: Simian Symbol of Strength!
Thursday April 1, 2004
It is hard to find a mythical character who is at once so powerful, learned, philosophic, humble and amusing! Find out more about Hanuman, the monkey deity!