How Can We Matter

A sense of impatience is building among many Indians, who are eagerly expecting a decisive move by the Modi Government against Pakistan after the Islamic terror attacks in the Pahalgam valley of Kashmir resulted in the deaths of 26 innocent tourists from various parts of India. Copyright: Internet Given India's current position as a politically vibrant nation with a coalition government, a rapidly growing economy, and an expanding global influence across multiple sectors, it has naturally attracted the envy of various nations who would prefer to see its progress stall or reverse.  The India-Pakistan Situation In this context, engaging in warfare with a poor and struggling neighboring country would be a self-destructive act, squandering the significant advantages the present BJP led Indian government has painstakingly built over the last decade. Pushing Pakistan deeper into poverty through a war could inadvertently lead to global sympathy for them. Other countries and international ...

The term Kanyadaan  signifying a Hindu wedding ceremony, translates to "giving away one's daughter". It is also known as Mahadaan , meaning "the biggest donation".  Nita Ambani, Image Credit: The Web During the Kanyadaan ceremony, the bride's father takes her hand and offers it to the groom, symbolically giving her away. The father then places her hand over the groom's, signifying his embrace of her as a bride. He also asks the groom to promise to treat his daughter as an equal partner.  Radhika Merchant and Anant Kanyadaan Please listen to  Nita Ambani's explanation of the broader significance of the Kanyadaan ritual in the context of her son Anant's wedding with Radhika Merchant. Speaking just before the Kanyadaan ceremony, she says it is a union where two families come together, one gaining a daughter and the other a son.  She also reminds the audience that Hinduism is Nitya Nutan (ever new or fresh) - that is, capable of constant self-re...

Their composed, distinguished, and majestic silence would have set an example on the magnificent and glorious nature of their most sacred scripture that contains 'the ultimate guidance for all humankind', if only ...

For those in the evenings of life, a 4-year period is a long duration with unhurried and slow changes.  But for teens, it is a period of accelerated learning on how to navigate 'change' in a fast paced world.

Poor Aryan Khan caught in Narco-terrorism! Just like other forms of terrorism, I am convinced that this case has nothing to do with a religion (Islam) or a section of the society (Bollywood).

In any society there are timeless customs such as respect for the elders and teachers. Religion serves as a strong influence on our traditions and customs. 

History Professor Yuval Noah Harari in his epoch making book “ Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind ” states that the truly unique trait of humans is our ability to create and believe in myth, fiction, and stories.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia has laid out a new grand vision to usher in dramatic changes in the education system of the nation by introducing teaching of Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata in his country's school curriculum. https://youtu.be/-VWH-ocvHAc As part of the Vision 2030 of the Saudi Crown Prince, other significant elements of Indian culture like Yoga and Ayurveda will also form part of the daily life of its citizens, according to media reports. Other major reforms that the Prince has already introduced include: officially allowing women to drive cars officially approving the teaching of Yoga as a sports activity practicing naturopathy as a holistic approach to health and well-being stopping of funding mosques in foreign countries restricting volume of loudspeakers at mosques and using it only for call to prayer and not for broadcasting sermons More than six years back, Khalaf Al-Harbi, a liberal columnist and a thinker from Saudi Arabia, has descr...

In today's context of the nation and people getting divided by the small-minded politicians and leaders with vested interests, I thought I shall share some of my personal experiences.

Legendary Vayalar Rama Varma wrote the lyrics of the immortal song ' Manushyan Mathangale Srishtichu ' (Humans created religions) and K J Yesudas, the great musician and film playback singer, sang it originally in 1972.

Tanay, in your absence, it is your grandma who takes up your role and asks me questions on your behalf. Yesterday, after reading my post about conversations with you on religion and spirituality, she said she still didn’t understand what spirituality is. So here is my attempt to explain it for you …!

My 14-year old grandson, Tanay, lives in Dubai. During his last visit he accompanied me on my morning walks when I conversed with him on a variety of topics such as religion, spirituality, science, philosophy, etc.