
A re-branded “NEW” label for the “OLD”
The term “New Age” is actually quite inappropriate, because much of what masquerades as “New Age” thought is well-worn ancient knowledge. What is new, by
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The term “New Age” is actually quite inappropriate, because much of what masquerades as “New Age” thought is well-worn ancient knowledge. What is new, by

Bura Jo Dekhan Me Chala, Bura Naa Milya Koye Jo Munn Khoja Apnaa, To Mujhse Bura Naa Koye… I went in search of evil, evil

Rishi literally means one who sees the Truth, or the Absolute Reality. For seeing the Truth, or rather experiencing it, eyes are neither necessary nor

This is a question that often battles the minds of many people. People talk about bird conservation. Wildlife researchers and scientists work on saving birds

Mahavir, the 24th and last Tirthankara (Spiritual Teacher and Guide) of the Jains taught that: “There is no quality of soul more subtle than non-violence

The Vedas speak of oneness, unity and equality. Yet we experience diversity, differences and demarcations. Enlightened masters have merged with the Spirit which is the

The 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva — where each stands, its sacred story, and how to make the Dwadasha Jyotirlinga pilgrimage in person or in spirit this Shravan.

The Rudrabhishek is the abhishekam said to please Lord Shiva fastest. What it is, the meaning of each sacred substance, the Sri Rudram, and how it is performed at home this Shravan.

Shravan runs July 30–Aug 27 in 2026, with four Sawan Somwars (Aug 3, 10, 17, 24). Why the whole month belongs to Mahadeva — the churning of the ocean, the poison He drank, and how to keep the Sawan vrat.

Thiruvonam 2026 falls on Wednesday, August 26 — the crown of Kerala’s ten-day festival. The Bhagavata story of King Mahabali and the Vamana avatar, and why Onam is a homecoming, not a defeat.

On Monday, August 17, 2026 — a Shravan Monday — Hindus offer milk and prayers to the serpent. The stories of Shesha, Vasuki, Kaliya and Astika, and the puja vidhi for Nag Panchami.
Sanskriti comes from the Sanskrit root “kr” which means to do or to make prefix “sam” is applied before it to convey a sense of embellishment. It means actions done for the holistic refinement and perfection all the potentialities within a human being.
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