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Words and art reveal the divine in Harinder Singh’s book on Guru Gobind SinghReligion is often interpreted in many ways ...
04/10/2026

Words and art reveal the divine in Harinder Singh’s book on Guru Gobind Singh

Religion is often interpreted in many ways by different authors, but ‘Guru Gobind Singh Sahib: Life, Vision & Wisdom’ presents it with simplicity—beautifully blending words and art to create a deeply meaningful yet effortless reading experience....

Explore Harinder Singh's _Guru Gobind Singh Sahib: Life, Vision & Wisdom_—a heartfelt guide to spiritual reflection and wisdom through art.

Search of a Spiritual Scientist is a journey from science to soulWritten and produced by Vandana Khaitan, the film trace...
04/09/2026

Search of a Spiritual Scientist is a journey from science to soul

Written and produced by Vandana Khaitan, the film traces the journey of Yogi Protoplasm as it explores the guru–disciple relationship and profound existential questions—Who am I? Where have I come from?...

Anyone curious about their existence and origins will enjoy this film, which explores these profound questions through a thought-provoking narrative.

The spirituality of resistanceIn a world engineered for exhaustion with crisis piled upon crisis, a pastor and a rabbi s...
04/09/2026

The spirituality of resistance

In a world engineered for exhaustion with crisis piled upon crisis, a pastor and a rabbi serving on Long Island share how the rhythms of nature and deep spiritual roots provide us a model for lasting resilience....

Amidst a world of constant news exhaustion, a pastor and a rabbi share how the rhythms of nature and deep spiritual roots provide a model for lasting resilience.

India’s Vice President calls meditation a tool for well-being and peace at Delhi conferenceIndia’s Vice President C.P. R...
04/08/2026

India’s Vice President calls meditation a tool for well-being and peace at Delhi conference

India’s Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the second day of the Global Conference of Meditation Leaders in New Delhi, which focused on meditation as a path to inner transformation and holistic wellness....

Global meditation leaders, scholars, and wellness experts gathered in New Delhi to discuss youth empowerment, habit-building, and the healing potential of meditation at the two-day conference.

Why meditation matters: Voices from the Global Conference of Meditation LeadersThe Global Conference of Meditation Leade...
04/08/2026

Why meditation matters: Voices from the Global Conference of Meditation Leaders

The Global Conference of Meditation Leaders brought together policymakers, spiritual leaders, professionals, and youth to highlight meditation’s role in mental well-being and social harmony and its potential across education, healthcare, and governance....

Experts and leaders explored how meditation, rooted in ancient wisdom and backed by science, can address stress, reshape mindsets, and influence public systems at the conference.

Faith over fear: Lesson in mindfulness from the Middle East warzoneA personal reflection on finding inner stillness when...
04/06/2026

Faith over fear: Lesson in mindfulness from the Middle East warzone

A personal reflection on finding inner stillness when the conflict is no longer on the news, but at your doorstep....

As drones filled the skyline and a strike hit just meters away, Subhashini Kulathumani discovered the true power of faith. Read how ancient wisdom provides a "protective shield" during modern conflict.

230 years of vaccines: Navigating between breakthrough and skepticismVaccines are both one of humanity’s greatest medica...
04/06/2026

230 years of vaccines: Navigating between breakthrough and skepticism

Vaccines are both one of humanity’s greatest medical breakthroughs and one of its most debated. US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has amplified vaccine skepticism. On World Health Day, we examine the facts and separate myth from reality....

Vaccines have saved millions, yet debates persist; experts weigh in on safety, myths, and trust shaping the future of immunization.

"When faith is as thin as muslin... perhaps grace will bring you to Varanasi." Explore the "accordion of ghats" and the ...
04/05/2026

"When faith is as thin as muslin... perhaps grace will bring you to Varanasi." Explore the "accordion of ghats" and the "commerce of your samsara" in this exquisite new poem by Matwaala founder Usha Akella. A lyrical descent into the soul’s architecture and its eventual rebirth into grace.

Journey through the "architecture of the self" in this Wood Rose Poetry Prize finalist by Usha Akella. A moving exploration of faith, grace, and transformation set against the sacred ghats of Varanasi.

Hari Om Sharan: A divine voice fused in the crucible of life‘A Song of Surrender’ is a spiritually evocative biography o...
04/05/2026

Hari Om Sharan: A divine voice fused in the crucible of life

‘A Song of Surrender’ is a spiritually evocative biography of bhajan maestro Hari Om Sharan, who was rescued and mentored by an ascetic after he felt hopeless having been separated from his family during India’s partition....

Explore the spiritually evocative life of Hari Om Sharan in "A Song of Surrender." From Partition trauma to global bhajan fame, discover a journey of divine grace.

Making peace with the body: Growing the lotus where we liveMindfulness and inner poise are often associated with mental ...
04/02/2026

Making peace with the body: Growing the lotus where we live

Mindfulness and inner poise are often associated with mental health, but in the process, our body is overlooked; therefore, it is important to make peace with the body....

The body holds what the mind overlooks, storing emotions and experiences that were never fully processed, affecting overall well-being and inner balance.

Can the Upanishads guide modern life without renunciation?Can ancient Vedanta guide modern life without renunciation? Th...
04/01/2026

Can the Upanishads guide modern life without renunciation?

Can ancient Vedanta guide modern life without renunciation? This review of Tangerine by Namita Devidayal explores how Upanishadic wisdom meets everyday experience....

A thoughtful review of Tangerine by Namita Devidayal—exploring Vedanta, the Upanishads, and a modern journey from skepticism to inner clarity.

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