This captivating Sufi parable illuminates the difference between institutional religious dogma and direct spiritual realisation through Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer. By framing devotion as a living, internal melody rather than a…
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Srinivasa Ramanujan: A self-taught genius in maths
The grandest secrets of mathematics can unlock themselves when a mind replaces formal instruction with relentless, independent curiosity. The extraordinary path of Srinivasa Ramanujan showcases a brilliant trajectory of growth, evolving from…
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The good doctor of Malkangiri
Deep in the dense forests and remote hamlets of Odisha’s Malkangiri district in India, guided by the timeless Ayurvedic principle that service to humanity is worship, Dr. Shakti Prasad Mishra traverses unmotorable…
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Harakchand Sawla: Charity begins on the footpath
Deeply moved by the quiet desperation of impoverished families waiting outside Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital, Harakchand Sawla made an extraordinary sacrifice: he rented out his own thriving business to fund hot meals…
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Life is baeutiful
Long before we master grammar or spelling, we learn whether our voice matters. Recalling a kindergarten teacher who withheld her red pen so a young writer’s spirit could flourish, this reflective piece…
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Shine in your own way
True self-worth is found not in comparing our journey to another’s, but in honoring the unique purpose and light we bring to the world in our own distinct way. “A samurai who…
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World’s ‘poorest’ ex-president Mujica turns down pension
Former Uruguayan leader José Mujica, who was dubbed “the world’s poorest president” for his modest lifestyle, says he does not want any pension from his time as a senator. Mr Mujica resigned…
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The humming bird – Messenger of joy
Some time ago, one of my friends sent me a link for a video about the rescue of a baby hummingbird. In the Native American tradition, the hummingbird is a messenger of…
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Alexander and Diogenes
True freedom is not found in conquering the world, but in mastering the desire to control it. In this classic philosophical parable, we explore the famous encounters between Alexander the Great and…
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Jalabandhu
Debasis Mondal’s bright orange vest signifies the important role he plays in communities in his region of India. He’s a Jalabandhu – a “Water-Friend.” The Jalabandhu are hand-pump mechanics, and they are responsible for making sure…
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The elephants knew
Lawrence Anthony, a legend in South Africa and author of three books, including the bestseller, The Elephant Whisperer, bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human atrocities, including…
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Mary Todd Lincoln
Mary Todd Lincoln was no stranger to tragedy, even before her husband’s assassination. The Lincolns lost one son, Eddie, at age three. Then, in their White House years, they lost eleven-year-old Willie…