U Lakshmanrao This article was written in response to the Editor’s thoughtful appeal to develop a theme around the cultural renaissance of Bharat, rooted in the timeless virtues of our ancient heritage. I consider it a particularly inspiring suggestion, as it encouraged me to look beyond the visible dimensions of independence and explore the deeper…
U Lakshman Rao Across many societies, growing concern is emerging about the future of marriage, family life, and human relationships. A widely circulated claim, attributed to discussions based on reported research by Morgan Stanley, suggests that by the end of this decade, a significant proportion of women aged 25 to 45 may remain unmarried or…
U Lakshman Rao Today is a day of celebration as the world observes Yoga Day. People across the globe recognise and appreciate the timeless values of health, inner balance, spiritual growth, and human potential that yoga promotes. This widespread acceptance reflects a shared desire for a healthier, more meaningful way of life. Thousands of years…
U Lakshman Rao In the cultural traditions of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and parts of Karnataka, Hanuman Jayanti is observed this year on 12 May, while in many northern regions of India the festival was celebrated in April. These variations arise from differences in regional calendrical traditions and methods of reckoning sacred lunar dates. Though the…
Today, Mother’s Day As the world observes the sacred occasion of Mother’s Day, humanity pauses to acknowledge the eternal presence of the mother — the living embodiment of compassion, sacrifice, strength, and unconditional love. She is not merely the nurturer of a family, but the silent life-force that sustains generations, shaping both character and civilisation…
Today marks the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, one of India’s most luminous minds. Excellence, though it may surface in any individual at any moment, finds its fullest expression only in rare souls who transcend boundaries of discipline and thought. Tagore was one such extraordinary figure—his genius not confined to poetry and song, but extending…
A timeless truth echoes across the ages: the world we experience is shaped by the thoughts we cultivate. To dwell endlessly in the shadows of the past, or to drift into the mirage of the future, is to lose hold of the only reality we truly possess—the present moment. It is here, in this quiet…
Today dawns as an unforgettable, invigorating, and deeply inspiring day for India—a day etched in the sacred annals of spiritual history as the birth of Adi Shankaracharya. On this auspicious occasion, heartfelt greetings are extended to all seekers and aspirants walking the path of knowledge and self-realization. May this day inspire deeper reflection on the…
U Lakshman Rao The sacred observance of Parashurama Jayanti marks the divine birth and manifestation of Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu. This auspicious occasion falls on Akshaya Tritiya, a day symbolizing eternal prosperity and spiritual merit. The remembrance of Parashurama on this day carries immense philosophical and cosmic significance, for his life is not…
U Lakshman Rao The fourteenth day of April, commemorated as Ambedkar Jayanti, stands not merely as a ceremonial observance but as a solemn reaffirmation of the ideals that animate a just and humane society. It is a day especially revered by aspirants of social reform, members of the legal fraternity, and all those who consciously…
