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Several websites guide us on packing essentials before leaving the house. Some also run interactive pages on social media platforms like 'ultimate packing checklist' as well as 'must have in your suitcase' list. The Kaivalya Upanishad too…
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During the current pandemic, more than ever before, the earth, humanity and other beings are all in need of healing. The fear, paranoia, suffering and deaths are all a reminder of fragility of human existence and the need to find in us,…
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Wise men in search of inner wisdom are told to journey to Bethlehem. In each case, the outward journey is undertaken only because those who do so realise that it is representative of a journey inwards. Without this subliminal awareness,…
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Epicurus of Samos was a major philosopher during the Hellenistic period, who impacted many thinkers like Karl Marx, Kant and Nietzsche. He founded The Garden, a place where his teachings were put into practice. Contrary to the then…
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Japji contains the very first words uttered by Guru Nanak after Self-realisation. Guru Nanak sat on the bank of a river in total darkness with his friend and follower, Mardana. Suddenly, he removed his clothes and walked into the river.…
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The temple of Shri Dharma Sastha, located at Sabarimala in the deep forest region of Pathanamthitta District in Kerala, combines the power and divinity of both Bhagwan Shiva and Vishnu. A multitude of devotees converge at the precinct of…
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'Wigner's friend' is an intriguing thought experiment in theoretical quantum physics, the brainchild of Nobel Laureate quantum physicist Eugene Wigner. It involved a scientist as external observer observing another scientist measuring a…
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A machine always performs exactly the same type of function; a cutter machine will cut and a grinder will grind; they are designed that way. If our mind always gets angry, reacts specifically to a particular type of situation, then it is…
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Shavasana is regarded as the King of Asanas. Physical and mental relaxation achieved by Shavasana is unparallelled. The Shavasana technique relies on the premise that for optimum relaxation of muscles of the body, prior stretching of…
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The pursuit of happiness has a different dimension and involves conscious choices. It is not a rat race for money, achievement or power. Swami Rama Tirtha had said, "Your only duty in life is to be happy". We often end up doing everything…
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