hinduism
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Krishna remains one of the most studied figures of South Asian civilisation. His image moves across scripture, history, philosophy, and culture, carrying with it both admiration and controversy. Whether understood as an epic hero, a divine incarnation, or a cultural archetype, Krishna has left an imprint that extends far beyond India’s borders. In the Mahābhārata
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In a world fractured by haste, spectacle, and short-term gain, what compass can still guide us toward a life of substance? Not merely of achievement or appearance, but one that feels rightly lived — inwardly coherent, socially responsible, and quietly extraordinary? The Sanskrit triad Satyam Shivam Sundaram — truth, goodness, beauty — is one such
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What does it mean to love — not merely to be stirred by another, but to be wholly transformed by something that dissolves the self? In India’s vast spiritual and literary inheritance, love appears in many guises: as tender devotion, mischievous play, fearless surrender, or a secret alchemy meant to strip away ego. From Krishna’s
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By Maq Masi India, a cradle of profound philosophical traditions, has fostered a diverse array of systems that explore the nature of existence, consciousness, and reality through rigorous intellectual inquiry rather than theistic belief. Since ancient times, Indian philosophy has been predominantly atheistic, with eight of its nine major schools (darśanas) rejecting a creator God
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In the Indian subcontinent, deep divisions persist—not only between Hindus and Muslims, but within their own communities—fuelled by pride in religion, caste, or sect. This pride is often treated as a badge of honour, inherited without question, and used to elevate the self while belittling others. Yet behind this pride lies an uncomfortable truth: none
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A fictional piece Eleanor had always lived a life of faith. Raised in a devout Christian family in England, the church was at the center of her world—Sundays filled with hymns, prayers, and sermons that affirmed her belief in God. As she grew older, her faith remained, but so did her curiosity about the world
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