Tag: spirituality
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Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi): A Thread That Binds Hearts, History and Heritage in India
Today, 9 August 2025, India wakes up to one of its most cherished celebrations — Raksha Bandhan. From bustling bazaars shimmering with silk threads to the quiet courtyards of villages where elders share stories, the air feels sweeter, warmer, and somehow more connected. But behind this familiar ritual lies a story woven through centuries —…
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India’s Gift to the World: The Ancient Wisdom Behind Snakes & Ladders and Ludo
As children, many of us remember the thrill of rolling a die, racing pawns across a colorful board, and either soaring ahead or falling behind because of a lucky roll—or an unlucky snake. For generations, games like ludo and snakes & ladders have been childhood staples across the world. But what if these seemingly simple…
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Surgical Strikes: Tactical Shift in Indian Military Policy that’s rooted in Dharma
For decades, the posture of the indian military, especially in the face of cross-border terrorism, had been one of remarkable restraint. Despite enduring relentless provocations—from the intense firefights of the 1999 Kargil conflict to the haunting memories of the 2008 Mumbai attacks—the indian armed forces were largely guided by a defensive doctrine. That paradigm, however,…
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Dwarka: India’s Atlantis beneath the Arabian Sea
What if India’s most sacred legend is also its greatest archaeological mystery? Off the coast of Gujarat, submerged beneath the Arabian Sea, lies a city that has long captured the imagination of both believers and researchers. This city is Dwarka, known in ancient texts as the capital of Lord Krishna. Often referred to as India’s…
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Mahishmati: Not just fiction but A Real Page of History and Hinduism
“There are cities born in stone, some in stories. Mahishmati lives in both.” In 2015, Indian cinema introduced the world to a kingdom unlike any seen before — Mahishmati — through the visually breathtaking epic, Baahubali. With soaring palaces, honor-bound warriors, and dynastic drama, it left audiences spellbound. When Baahubali: The Beginning first hit the…
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Prachand: Make in India’s Roar for Dharma Across the Skies
“When the winds howl over the Himalayas and the deserts burn beneath the sun, India now answers with thunder from the skies—Prachand.” In the rugged, unforgiving terrains of Ladakh and the scorching heat of Rajasthan’s deserts, the indian armed forces faced a consistent challenge—how to effectively project power and agility in extreme altitudes and hostile…
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Mahavatar Narsimha — Why the Rise of Bharat’s Animation Revolution needs your attention?
Let me start the conversation with remembering this quote यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत । अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्ययहम् ॥परित्राणाय साधूनां विनाशाय च दुष्कृताम् । धर्मासंस्थापनार्थाय संभवामि युगे युगे ।। Translation: “Whenever there is a decline in righteousness (dharma) and a rise in unrighteousness (adharma), O Bharat, I manifest myself. To protect the virtuous, to…
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The 7 Immortals of Sanatana Dharma — Guardians of Time and silent watchers
Is immortality a blessing… or an eternal curse? This timeless question has fascinated humanity for centuries. In ancient texts, philosophy, and modern stories, the idea of living forever continues to stir both wonder and fear. For some, it seems like the ultimate gift, while others see it as a burden — where time keeps moving…
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Why the God King in almost all religion is associated with thunder powers?
While growing up, I was that kid—the one constantly buried in books about ancient stories, flipping through dusty encyclopedias while my friends were busy trading cards. One particular question stuck in my mind for years: why is it that the god kings across different cultures and religions always seem to wield thunder and lightning? It…
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Why Does a Flood Myth Appear in So Many Cultures? -A curious perspective and a lesson to learn
Growing up, I was always fascinated by mythological stories. Like many others, I heard the tale of Manu, the righteous man in Hinduism who was warned by the god Vishnu (in the form of a fish) about an impending flood. My curiosity deepened when I learned about Noah’s Ark from Christianity and the Epic of…
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