Kanakadasa (1509–1609) was a renowned poet-saint of Karnataka in South India. Though he was a high-ranking military officer, he renounced his wealth to follow the path of devotion to Lord Krishna. Once,…
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Guru Nanak: The enlightened householder-farmer
Guru Nanak embodied the Sikh ideal of a householder-farmer, living a balanced life of spiritual enlightenment, family duties, and honest labour through kirat karni —earning a living ethically while serving others. His story…
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How ‘shunya’ shaped the modern world: A history of the number zero
The “story” of zero is more than just a lesson in mathematics; it’s a centuries-long evolution that transformed a place-holder into a powerful mathematical tool (In mathematics, a placeholder is a symbol,…
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Saptarishi: Eternal guardians of cosmic order
In the ancient Hindu tradition, rishis are revered as “mantra-drashtas” or “seers” who did not merely compose the sacred hymns of the Vedas (the oldest and most authoritative scriptures of Hinduism) but “saw” or…
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Sikhism: Rich in philosophy, customs and traditions
Sikhism, a monotheistic religion originating in the Punjab region of India in the 15th century, is rich in philosophy, customs and traditions. Its founder was Guru Nanak (1469-1539). Sikhism believes in One…
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The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s path of wisdom
The Dhammapada is a revered Buddhist scripture that is part of the Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism, containing 423 verses that encapsulate the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, mindfulness and liberation. It is…
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Lessons from a father
‘Look upon this earth, Rahula,’ he (The Buddha) said (to his son). ‘Whether we place beautiful objects on it, like flowers and incense, or if we dirty it with excrement, it receives…
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We all have problems
Long ago, there was a farmer who had problems. He was advised to go and see the Buddha, who was wise and would help him sort his life out. The Buddha asked…
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Let no one go hungry
The Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple in the State of Kerala, India, has a beautiful tradition of feeding devotees since time immemorial, reflecting its commitment to serving the community. Every night after the…
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All about Indian philosophers
ANCIENT INDIAN PHILOSOPHERS (1500 BCE – 500 CE) The Veda-s are ancient Indian sacred texts from around 1500-500 BCE that form the foundation of Hinduism. The word “Veda” means “knowledge” in Sanskrit,…