Every medicine takes time to show results. Likewise, meditation also doesn’t work instantly. Research indicate that regular practice of meditation is much more fruitful. Conducted on a group of meditators of Isha Yoga Foundation, the results of the research have been documented in the journal, Mindfulness. The team which conducted the study was led by…
Mantras hold a unique place in Oriental religions, which have their origin in the Indian sub-continent. Buddhism or Jainism considers them as a way to connect with the higher self. They are supposed to bring inner calm and peace. However, Gayatri Mantra holds a special significance for Hindus. This mantra is enshrined in the oldest…
Gaudiya Vaishnavas believe in the existence of Goloka: the eternal abode of supreme personality of godhead. Attaining the Goloka is the ultimate objective of all initiates or Sadhakas. The initiates are given to assume that such a world exists. So, the question of doubting Goloka doesn’t arise. But examining this question in the light of…
Speaking of a quintessential Indian novel, strangely, it doesn’t come from an Indian author. It comes from Hermann Hesse, a German author. The author’s grandfather was an Indologist with a deep interest in Indian culture. No wonder Hesse got Upanishadic knowledge as a family legacy. But this novel is not only an analysis of…