On this day, illumination of diyas at the Fort and in the homes of the Sikh community marks the glorious freedom of the 52 Kings from the Gwalior Fort, who were imprisoned and tortured by Jahangir Khan, in vengeance for their conversion to Islam, to mark the expansion of his reign. The 6th Sikh Guru,…
Coffee!!!Just the very mention of it is enough to awaken your senses. The warmth of a steaming cup,the strong aroma that fills the air, and the comfort it brings — coffee has a way of stirring uslike few other things can. Deals are struck, friendships are renewed, relationships blossom, oldmemories resurface, or sometimes, silence is…
I hurried into the lift. One after another, people streamed in — shoulder to shoulder —as if the air itself were running out. Of course we don’t believe in queues. Those leftbehind grumbled. They’d have to wait a minute or two longer. That minute, in the calmbefore leaving home, had felt worth something. Now it…
Expanding on the legend of Sambhala, itssignificance is far-reaching and deeply embeddedin a variety of global spiritual traditions. Whileoften associated with the Himalayas, the conceptof this hidden sanctuary or “pure land” has beeninterpreted and adapted across different cultures.In the Buddhist tradition, particularly within theKalachakra Tantra, Sambhala is a mythicalkingdom where a lineage of enlightened rulerspreserves…
Raksha Bandhan, a festival woven into the very fabric of Indian culture, is more than just a ceremony; it’s a profound declaration of love and a timeless promise of protection. While the modern celebration often involves a sister tying a decorative thread, or ‘rakhi,’ around her brother’s wrist, the roots of this tradition run deep,…
Rakshabandhan, commonly called Rakhi, is one of the most cherished festivals in India, symbolizing the pure bond of love, duty, and protection between brothers and sisters. Celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Shravana (July–August), it is an occasion that blends affection with cultural tradition, bringing families closer. Historical Background…
(A tale from April 2025) It was a pleasant morning, filled with a quiet anticipation that only the wilderness can offer. There’s something indescribably special about being surrounded by nature, especially in a place as timeless and alive as Corbett National Park. No matter how many times one visits, each morning brings its own unique…
We are the universe, and the universe is within us. The individual self (Jiva) and the Divine (Ishwara) reside within our body. Since the Jiva is inherently a manifestation of the Divine, whether it realizes it or not, every effort it makes is ultimately a movement toward God. However, the Divine remains entirely detached. Therefore,…
I am very keen to explore the deep meaning of first four sutras of Maharishi Patanjali, Yog Sutra. As these four sutras are the summary of entire chain of 196 yogsutras. Yog Sutras are all about the accurate way of living that can lead to joy, peace, compassion, clarity, wisdom and expansion of consciousness, in…
CONGRATULATIONS! It’s a BABY GIRL! These words are fresh in my memory even today after 15 years, 182 months, 792 weeks, 5542 days, 1,33,004 hours, 7,980,240 minutes, 4,78,814,405 seconds, as I share it with all of you! My husband and I were very sure that I would be a stay at home mom, the minute…