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महाभारत से हमने क्या सीखा   Durga Puja, Namnavami, Garba, Dushehra, Diwali etc. constitute a long list of festivals we celebrate during this time of the year. While enjoying the flashiness and grandeur of the festivities, let’s also take this time as a wonderful opportunity to analyze the events/stories behind these festivals. In the last two years, we have learnt […]

One of the goals of life is to achieve everlasting happiness. Be it any action we undertake, any word we speak, or any thought we harbor, we are continuously seeking a state of blissfulness. But, often, that state seems to elude us. In fact, even during the most cherished events of life, such as marriage of a family member or […]

Reflections One of the definitions of spirituality is living a life that exemplifies the alignment of thoughts, speech, and actions as well as the harboring of pure intentions. In the last few years, we have gone over a number of key human attributes, which range from pure qualities that we need to imbibe to vices that we need to shun. […]

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“My parents are always right – they know everything; they can do anything; they are above God,” “My parents do not know some of the things,” “My parents do not know most of the things,” “My parents know nothing,” “My parents are embarrassment,” “I cannot stand my parents,” “I do not want to see my parents,”   to   “My […]

If I were to ask you whether you know someone who is not authentic or is fake, most likely the answer is going to be an affirmation. Despite the trickeries of fake persons, it is not difficult for any mature person to spot them. But, still people do try to trick others, thinking they are too smart to be caught. […]

 Identifying the behavior of flattery, not coming under improper pressures, avoiding unnecessary judgments, and addressing our own ego are not some small feats. Building a thorough understanding of even one of them has the potential to change our life. Putting them in practice can transform us from a lowly creature who is always looking for survival to a most satisfied […]

Another vice that stops us from growing and rising in spiritual and material realms is incessant judgment – judging others on behavior, qualities, achievements, etc. Even though building opinions and judgment based on the past experience and knowledge separates us human from most of the other species, the act of judgment becomes a liability and vice when it is done […]

Everyone wants to rise in life and achieve something of value. And when a worthy goal is achieved, often others also make note of it and start to shower praises and commendations. Consequently, apart from enjoying the happiness inherent in the achievement of the original goal, one also starts to enjoy the praises. Even though relishing in the compliments seems […]

Majority of people consider themselves to be knowledgeable enough to know the difference between right and wrong. To a certain extent that’s not incorrect either, for the righteous things have been told so many times that we can complete the sentences if someone starts to talk about them. The problem, however, is the intuitive misconceptions such literal knowledge give to […]