Prem Deewani Meera Dance Drama Enchants Audience at Kamani Auditorium

June 18, 2024

Dhun: The Art of Melody, a New Delhi-based decade old music institute, organised a dance drama ‘Prem Deewani Meera’ at Kamani Auditorium. The luminaries of the Kathak world from Pandit Jai Kishan Maharaj, Pandit Deepak Maharaj and Mamta Maharaj (sons and daughter of Padma Vibhushan late Pandit Birju ji Maharaj)...

NAVIGATING THE THIN LINE between calmness and laziness

March 27, 2024

As children, we are often chided by our parents for being lazy. Laziness has often been considered to be the gateway to more serious behavioural issues. While everyone can agree to the dangers of being lazy, sometimes laziness manifests itself as a fake sense of calm and contentment. Such disguised...

The Significance of Intentions: Why They Matter More Than Actions

March 19, 2024

We all want to be good but none of us can ever be all good. Such is the nature of human existence that at some point our actions can’t be called good in the normal way. Simply put, we all make mistakes.Do we become bad people because we made mistakes?...

Embracing our Unique Subsconscious Tendencies at Birth

March 12, 2024

Life is a great equaliser; it offers opportunity and adversity to each of us. Yet some of us succeed despite the great adversity while others struggle despite having the best opportunities. Sometimes the circumstances of success and failure are not in our hands but many times it is our own...

Life as a play or lila: Understanding the three karmas

March 5, 2024

The concept of life as lila, a divine play, is a very unique aspect of Indian philosophy. Often philosophers explore the meaning of life as either a cosmic act of creation or a constant tussle between good and bad. Rarely, is the aspect of play associated with philosophical enquiries on...

Harnessing the Power of Bhakti for a Fulfilling Life

February 27, 2024

The word Bhakti is derived from the Sanskrit word “bhaj,” which means to adore or worship. It represents a devotional and loving surrender to a higher power. As a spiritual practice, Bhakti emphasizes the cultivation of a heart-centred, loving relationship with the Divine by living an authentic and fulfilling life....

Exploring the reality of God

January 30, 2024

The reality of God has often been a subject of spirited discussion. How do we understand this reality? Questions often confront us as we try to decipher the nature and scope of God’s reality in our lives and in the Universe. The Reality of God in Indian Philosophy In Indian...

Eat Sattvik & Stay Healthy

January 22, 2024

What is Sattvik Food? The word “Sattvik” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Sattva,” which means pure, clean, and harmonious. Sattvik food is food that embodies these qualities, is based on the principles of Ayurveda and Yoga and has a positive impact not only on the body but also the...

Attain Enlightenment with Ease!

January 16, 2024

Enlightenment, is often associated with sitting in solitude, eyes closed, and delving deep within one’s consciousness. The iconic image of the Buddha, sitting serenely under the Bodhi tree, symbolizes this pursuit of inner wisdom. Far from mystical The journey towards enlightenment is far from a mere act of sitting with...

Easy but effective yoga asanas for senior citizens

June 23, 2020

Age is just a number! However, with this optimism, we must not forget that the body does get old. We need to strike a perfect balance between the young mind and the ageing body. Yoga is the perfect instrument that helps maintain this balance amongst senior citizens. It not only...