The Triumph Within Today is Vijayadashami! India is alive with the fragrance of devotion, and the rhythm of prayer as the nine nights of Navratri culminate in Vijayadashmi. Across the land, effigies of Ravana stand tall, only to be set aflame, symbolizing the victory of truth over falsehood, humility over arrogance, light over shadow. YetContinue reading “Vijayadashmi and Yom Kippur”
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The Lingering Legacy of Mahakumbh: A Testament to the Spirit of Sanatan
The waters of the sacred confluence have receded. The chants, the bells, the echoes of millions of prayers have faded into the silence of time. The great Mahakumbh, the grandest congregation of humanity on this planet, has drawn to a close. And yet, long after the last pilgrim departs, long after the final tent isContinue reading “The Lingering Legacy of Mahakumbh: A Testament to the Spirit of Sanatan”
My Holy Dip in Maha Kumbh
If Varanasi could be described as divine chaos, then Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh must be a cosmic confusion- a confluence, a celestial theatre of faith where millions converge in an unprecedented human spectacle. To witness and partake in this grandest of gatherings is to step into an ocean of devotion, where the tide ofContinue reading “My Holy Dip in Maha Kumbh”
Kalpa Vas: The Sacred Retreat of the Kumbh Mela
If the Nagas bring spectacle and colour to the Maha Kumbh, Kalpa Vas infuses it with a deep, meditative serenity—a testament to humanity’s eternal quest for liberation. More than a religious observance, Kalpa Vas is a profound spiritual discipline, a retreat where faith meets austerity, and devotion merges with self-discovery. It is here, by theContinue reading “Kalpa Vas: The Sacred Retreat of the Kumbh Mela”
Guardians of Mysticism: The Enigmatic Naga Sadhus of India
They appear like phantoms from another age—ash-smeared figures with matted locks, naked or nearly naked, wielding tridents and swords as they chant mantras in voices that seem to echo through the centuries. When the Naga Sadhus descend upon the sacred grounds of the Kumbh Mela, it is as if time folds in on itself, mergingContinue reading “Guardians of Mysticism: The Enigmatic Naga Sadhus of India”
Akhadas at Kumbh: Guardians of Sanatan Dharma
The Mahakumbh at Prayagraj, a cosmic spectacle of faith, began last week, with a surge of millions of devotees taking a sacred dip at Triveni, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Amidst this ocean of spirituality, the Akhadas emerge in their full grandeur, embodying the rich heritage and enduring spirit ofContinue reading “Akhadas at Kumbh: Guardians of Sanatan Dharma”
The Maha Kumbh: Grand Synthesis of Science, Faith, and Culture
The Kumbh Mela, often hailed as the “greatest show on earth,” is a phenomenon unparalleled in human civilization. This grand confluence of religion, spirituality, culture, and science represents a synthesis that transcends time and geography. No other event encapsulates such a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, faith and empirical knowledge, or spiritual devotion andContinue reading “The Maha Kumbh: Grand Synthesis of Science, Faith, and Culture”
How Would I Like to Go?
Death is a morbid subject. Few amongst us welcome it, and for most, it remains an uneasy thought, especially in youth. In our younger days, the prospect of dying is effortlessly dismissed, buried beneath the boundless vibrancy of life. Yet, as Yudhishthira’s profound response to Yaksha in the Mahabharata reminds us, death is the ultimate paradox: दिनेContinue reading “How Would I Like to Go?”
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