There is an old saying that the pot should not call the kettle black. The latest outburst by a club secretary against a report published in these columns is a textbook example of that adage. One is genuinely left wondering whether to laugh at the allegations or take them seriously. The person making sweeping accusations…
Smita Jangid In an age shaped by rapid technological growth, digital connectivity, and increasingly fast-paced lifestyles, many young urban dwellers are turning toward AstroVeda for guidance and clarity. As modern life becomes more demanding and emotionally complex, this ancient system of astrological understanding is finding renewed relevance among people who want direction, reassurance, and practical…
The other day, a friend called me to discuss the prevailing political climate in Telangana. His curiosity was straightforward: Does the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) still have a realistic chance of bouncing back to power? My answer was equally straightforward: I remain doubtful. He wanted to know why. I asked him a simple counter-question: What…
“I am always tired.” “I feel weak even after sleeping.” “I get breathless when I climb stairs.” “Maybe it is because I am getting older.” These complaints are extremely common. But sometimes, they are not simply the result of a busy life, poor sleep or ageing. They may be signs of anaemia, a condition that…
As the lifeline of Assam, the Brahmaputra River is both a boon and a bane; it fertilizes and enriches the soil on one hand yet causes destructive monsoon floods on the other. Assam receives both the monsoon rains and water from glacial melts from its northern tributaries originating in the Himalaya. The glacial melt in…
“Aham Brahmasmi” (अहं ब्रह्मास्मि), meaning “I am Brahman,” is one of the four great Mahāvākyas of the Upanishads. It appears in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad of the Shukla Yajur Veda and stands as one of the most profound declarations in the history of human thought. It is not a statement of personal pride or individual supremacy,…
Q: You have stated that mahat totality, vasanas, and Purusha are superior to intellect. Whereas in mantra 9 states that intellect is given the highest hierarchy, which is contradictory. Please clarify? A: Intellect is placed on the top in your life. You are not helplessly expressing your vasanas, but you have the choice. Even though…
Lakshmanrao Upadhyayula In the sacred tradition of the Rigveda, the venerable sage Shaunaka, together with the illustrious seer Grutsamada and his son Kurma, offered a profound prayer to the Viśvedevas. This hymn, composed in the majestic Triṣṭubh metre, combines poetic grandeur with philosophical depth. The Triṣṭubh chandas, with its measured rhythm and elevated cadence, was…
King Dhritarashtra, consumed by anxiety and inward agitation, addressed Sanjaya in a voice burdened with grief and doubt. “Again and again,” said the monarch, “Duryodhana extolled Karna as the unconquerable hero destined to overwhelm the sons of Pandu; yet my heart trembles when I behold the immeasurable strength of Bheemasena. He who slew the mighty…
Dhakti Pandhari, also known as the Temple of Bomblya Vitthoba, is situated at Takai near Sajgaon, close to Khopoli in Sudhagad taluka of Raigad district, Maharashtra.The temple stands on a hill and the Patalganga River flows around the base of the hill, and a small temple dedicated to Pundalik is situated near the river. The…
