Wisdom

Sri Rudram: The Hymn That Invokes Shiva in All Directions

Among the thousands of Vedic hymns, Sri Rudram occupies a place of profound reverence. Found in the Krishna Yajurveda (Taittiriya…

1 year ago

The Yoga of Detachment: Gita’s Message for Modern Life

Bhagavad Gita 2.48 योगस्थः कुरु कर्माणि सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा धनञ्जय।सिद्ध्यसिद्ध्योः समो भूत्वा समत्वं योग उच्यते।। २.४८।। Transliteration:Yogasthaḥ kuru karmāṇi saṅgaṁ tyaktvā…

2 years ago

Hanuman: Devotion Beyond Limits

In the vast ocean of Hindu epics, certain figures shine like guiding stars, reminding us of what it means to…

3 years ago

Katha Upanishad: Nachiketa’s Dialogue With Death

The Katha Upanishad stands among the most celebrated of the Upanishads for its dramatic imagery and profound message. Unlike the…

3 years ago

Tat Tvam Asi: The Great Saying of Oneness

Among the most profound declarations of Sanātana Dharma is the mahāvākya — “Tat Tvam Asi” — found in the Chandogya…

3 years ago

Makar Sankranti: The Festival of the Sun’s Journey

Among the many festivals of Bhārata, Makar Sankranti holds a unique place. Unlike most festivals that follow the lunar calendar,…

4 years ago

Why We Celebrate Deepavali: Beyond Lights & Sweets

Deepavali, also called Diwali, is one of the most celebrated festivals in India. Streets glow with lamps, families exchange sweets,…

5 years ago

Why is Ganga called Tripathagā?

Tripathagā = “She who flows in three paths”– Heaven (Swarga)– Earth (Prithvi)– Underworld (Patala) In the Vedas and Puranas, the…

5 years ago

The Story of Queen Līlā

Once there lived a noble king named Padma, who ruled justly with his queen Līlā. She was devoted to him,…

5 years ago

The Universal Human Question: Why am I here?

Life is strange, isn’t it? The question “Why am I here?” rarely comes when all is well. It appears when…

5 years ago