MYSTICAL DEVOTION
Mystical Devotion
Rabindranath Tagore's poetry is full of powerful mystical imagery, and this is mostly true in the body of work that he categorised under the title Puja.
Eastern mysticism to Eastern materialism
Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has identified the eastern region of the country, including states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal, as a priority for economic growth. The per-capita income in these states is lower than the national average, and special policy interventions are deemed necessary. Sitharaman's announcement in the interim budget signals the government's commitment to bridging the physical and social infrastructure deficit in the region. With strategic geographical significance, the eastern states are envisioned to play a crucial role in facilitating trade between Asia and Europe. Tailored policies, addressing state-specific needs, are expected to boost growth and development in the region.
Mahindra Kabira Festival to celebrate life & legacy of 15th-century mystic Kabir
Organised by Teamwork Arts and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, the seventh edition of the festival will begin from December 15 at the scenic ghats of Ganga.
Mahabharata's unseen art: Rediscovering Maharana Jai Singh's court painter Allah Baksh's never-before-published miniature masterpieces
A four-volume set of books titled 'The Mahabharata: Mewari Miniature Paintings (1680-1698) by Allah Baksh' showcases nearly 2,000 never-before-published miniature artworks of the Mahabharata. The paintings, commissioned by Maharana Jai Singh and painted by court painter Allah Baksh, follow almost every story in every chapter of the Mahabharata.
Pak ex-PM Imran Khan can be poisoned in Attock jail, says wife Bushra
Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, has written to the Punjab home secretary, urging for better prison facilities for her husband and stating that his life is in danger. She believes that he can be poisoned in Attock jail where he is currently incarcerated, and has demanded that he be transferred to Adiala prison in Rawalpindi.
S20-G20 Summit: Isha Yoga Center brings a new impression of India, say G20 Delegates
The Science 20 Summit meeting of the G20 was held at Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore. 100 delegates from across the 20 member countries visited the Centre. The delegates were offered a display of Indian culture and yogic tradition.
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Love's wisdom
When there is so much love, you take total responsibility for misunderstanding. You may express dismay for a moment on the surface. But when you do not feel that in your heart, you arrive at a perfect understanding. You are in a state where all problems and differences slide away and only love shines through.
10 Best Novels for Beginners to Read this Year
Reading is one of the best activities that help us to understand the world better and form ideas. Books can take you to a different world you’ve never visited. And if you haven’t read any book or novel before, start developing a reading habit. Read this article to find the ten best novels for beginners.
Rose Day 2023: Seven different types of roses, their special meaning for Valentine’s Day
The market offers a wide range of roses in different colours such as red, black, white, yellow, pink, and many more. Each rose colour has a different meaning. Here is a guide explaining the meaning of each rose colour.
A formidable figure, a symbol of Shakti: The evolution of Goddess Kali over the ages in West Bengal
Although today she is seen as an intimidating yet capricious deity in Bengal, Goddess Kali was once a terrifying figure existing in the fringes of the early Hindu religious corpus.
View: Udaipur killing may bring new dynamic in complex jihadist landscape
In Indian context, there are primarily three sources of Islamist radicalization and terrorism. Pakistan-based terrorist organizations top the list.
Teachings of Kabir Das relevant even today: President Ram Nath Kovind
"The life of Kabir is an epitome of human virtue and his teachings are relevant today even after 650 years. Kabir's life was an ideal example of communal solidarity," Kovind said in his address at Kabir Chaura Dham, Maghar here. Speaking on the occasion, the President said he was happy to inaugurate the Sant Kabir Academy and Research Centre, the foundation stone of which was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi four years ago.
Know God via bhakti
Yogis try to acquire some mystic power to exhibit a wonderful show.... A real yogi has some power that is not spiritual but material. So, the yogi wants mystic power, the jnani wants salvation from the miseries of life, and the karmi wants material profit. But the bhakta, the devotee, doesn't want anything for himself. He wants to serve God out of love, like a mother serves her child.
The latecomer's guide to cryptocurrency
Understanding crypto now - especially for skeptics - is important for a few reasons. The first is that crypto wealth and ideology is going to be a transformative force in our society in the coming years.
Astrology startups launch apps amid pandemic uncertainty
While astrology has been popular in the country for ages, rising online penetration and availability of experts, awareness amongst millennials who are willing to adapt and experiment with the mystic air around astrology to seek life guidance is at its unprecedented high, say companies.
Crypto exchanges try self-regulation; Flipkart's big restructuring at Cleartrip
India's fast growing crypto industry, which has already caught the fancy of the country's youth, has begun self-regulation.
God, money and YOLO: How Ark Invest's Cathie Wood found her flock
As Tesla struggled with production problems, dwindling cash and an erratic Musk in 2018, Wood gave a full-throated defense of the company, her largest single holding. That began an unlikely mind meld between Wood and the new generation of tech-focused, risk-hungry people who started trading in droves in 2020.
Pope Francis elevates Indian nun Mariam Thresia to sainthood
Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan led the Indian delegation at the ceremony.
WeWork was a family affair, until things got complicated
There were a lot of things about WeWork that made public investors recoil.
Did you know that ‘shukto’ - a Bengali banana flower dish - was one of Swami Vivekananda's favourites?
Bengal is particularly fond of mochar, as banana flower is called there.
The legend behind Europe's extreme museums
After twice summiting Everest - with no oxygen - 71-year-old Reinhold Messner's latest legacy: Reclaimed castles and a mountaintop masterpiece.
Charity at home
“Charity begins at home” implies enabling the “soul or self” for merger with its Origin or Supreme Self.
Maa and Maya
The Devi Mahatmya, recited during the ongoing Navratri festival, celebrates diverse drives and qualities of life as sacred aspects of the Great Goddess
Sunday ET: Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan is a pradise on earth for tourists
For tourists chasing paradise on earth, Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan can be one destination that takes your breath away and makes you say ‘this is it’.
Sama to Samadhi
Nissarsaab is said to have returned the favour by learning Sanskrit from his disciple and Pran-Piya composed numerous compositions in praise of Krishna.
Frontier science
Dean Hamer of the National Cancer Institute is trying to link religion/spirituality to a specific gene called VMAT as a result of twin studies.
The play is the thing
His nickname is ‘Gherkin’ (Tendlya). But there is nothing either pickled or vegetative about him, except perhaps his batting record, which has kept growing luxuriantly like an enormous tropical vine in the 21 years that he’s been at the crease...
Practice makes one perfect
With persistence, one can cut the hardest rock with the softest rope,” says a verse attributed to the medieval mystic-poet Kabir . “With practice (abhyasa) the heaviest brain likewise becomes super brilliant (jadamati hota sujan).”
Where is that thing called truth?
Adherents of mystical sects of any faith such as the Sufis, Bauls, Kabbalists, etc, are usually not the most well-beloved of the faithful. At best, they are tolerated; at worst, abhorred and, at any rate, not very popular. There’s a simple reason for this: they seem to........
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