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The Nature of the Infinite 7 Aug 2013 | 04:46 am
The nature of the Infinite has since time immemorial been the subject of examination for human beings, and the seekers among us. Who or what is this Infinite? Where does the Infinite come from? What i...
Kabir – On Work and the Ego 1 Aug 2013 | 09:55 pm
“The moon shines in my body, but my blind eyes cannot see it: The moon is within me, and so is the sun. The unstruck drum of Eternity is sounded within me; but my deaf ears cannot hear it.” Kabir spe...
Kabir – On Maya and Renunciation 1 Aug 2013 | 07:28 am
Tell me, Brother, how can I renounce Maya? When I gave up the tying of ribbons, still I tied my garment about me: When I gave up tying my garment, still I covered my body in its folds. So, when I give...
Celebrating Makar Sankranti 14 Jan 2013 | 04:29 am
Makar Sankranti is observed on the 14th of January every year and marks the astronomical event of the northward motion of the sun (uttarayana) from the tropic of capricorn towards the tropic of cancer...
The Secret of Work by Swami Vivekananda 22 Dec 2012 | 06:44 am
"Helping others physically, by removing their physical needs, is indeed great; but the help is greater according as the need is greater and according as the help is far-reaching. If a man's wants can ...
Diwali – Lakshmi and Ganesha Puja 12 Nov 2012 | 09:13 pm
The biggest celebration for Hindus, the festival of lights (Diwali or Deepavali), is celebrated on the amavasya night of the month of Ashvin (usually in late October or early November). The festival, ...
Naraka Chaturdashi – Second day of Diwali 12 Nov 2012 | 08:12 pm
The second day of the Diwali festival, is the fourteenth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashvin, and is called Narak-Chaturdashi or Kali Chaudas and also known as Chhoti (-small) Diwali. Thi...
Dhanteras – First Day of Diwali 12 Nov 2012 | 07:09 pm
Dhanteras is celebrated on the thirteenth day (teras) of the Krishna paksha (the waning cycle) of the lunar month of Ashwin in the Hindu calendar. It heralds the beginning of the five days of Diwali, ...
Navaratri – Celebrating the Goddesses 17 Oct 2012 | 07:04 am
The spirit of Navaratri - a festival of nine (-nava) nights (-ratri) is a vibrant reminder to us of the power of the feminine in our lives. One aspect of the feminine is shakti - often described as po...
Pitra Paksha – Remembering our Ancestors 30 Sep 2012 | 11:55 pm
Pitra Paksha, also known as "Shraadh" or "Mahalaya", is a fortnight (fourteen days) dedicated to paying homage to our departed ancestors. It is observed during the dark fortnight of Ashwin or Aswayauj...
