Think Before You Tie the Knot!
It happens once every 12 years, when the heavens conspire against wedding plans. According to Indian astrologers, the current planetary alignment makes it an ominous time to tie the nuptial knot. This has led thousands of Hindu brides and grooms to postpone their wedding dates. River Worship
The rivers of India have been closely associated with our history and civilization. Since time immemorial, river worship, known as “Pushkaram”, is performed to make people realize the importance of water, the life-sustaining force. The Bond that Frees Us from All Bondages
Real love neither puts up barriers nor harbors any prejudices. Love is the epitome of freedom and power… but only when grounded in purity and principles. The festival of “Raksha Bandhan” speaks volumes about this loving relationship that nurtures, protects and uplifts. Too Many Gods! Too Much Confusion!
It's easy misinterpret the fact that Hinduism has a multitude of Gods! Hindu deities amount to thousands, all representing the many aspects of only one supreme Absolute called “Brahman”. Let us try to understand the concept of Gods in Hinduism. Religion Vs Socialism
Vivekananda and Marx viewed socialism and religion through two different prisms with the ultimate goal of uplifting the downtrodden and the exploited class. In this article, Manoj Sadasivan discusses, how these two thinkers pioneered a revolutionary change, in their own unique ways. Are You A Vegetarian?
Do you have any compassion for animals? Do you believe in karma? …And that we are spiritual beings or just glorified omnivores? If yes, then let's share our bread. If not, pray to God that you are not reincarnated as a cow - and the cow as you! Religion Vs Dharma
Are the two words synonymous and interchangeable? Religion literally means that which leads one to God. But Dharma has a wider meaning. There is no equivalent word for “Dharma” either in English or in any other language. Shri Gyan Rajhans explains. Auroville: The City of Dawn
The year 2003 marks the 35th anniversary of the founding of Auroville, a unique global village near Pondicherry, India, inspired by the spiritual master Sri Aurobindo and his French spiritual collaborator, the Mother. Welcome to the City of Dawn! How to Deal with Jealousy
Foolish people cannot discriminate between good and evil. Such men cannot be happy because the load of evil gets too heavy for them. Jealousy is one of those unnecessary evils we burden ourselves with. None of us could honestly say that we have not ever been jealous of more fortunate ones. Here're 3 ways to kill the jealous beast in you... Saddam's Ego: Iraq's Misery
Saddam Hussein is a prime example of a dumb, angry, destructive ego. He is prepared to allow Baghdad to be destroyed rather than surrender to the awesome, massively overwhelming military might of the United States and the coalition forces. | 