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Parveen Chopra

Founder of alotusinthemud.com, Parveen Chopra is a seasoned media professional specializing in wellness, personal growth and spirituality. A trained teacher of meditation, he founded Life Positive, India’s first body-mind-spirit magazine, from New Delhi in 1996. Moving to the US, he edited The South Asian Times for over a decade and One World Under God interfaith journal. He also writes the column ‘Lotus Pond’ on Pathoes.com, a multi-religion platform. He lives on Long Island.

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Parveen Chopra
Jul 28

Akshardham Museum project in New Jersey seeks to reawaken India’s civilizational heritage

Envisioned as the world’s first museum dedicated to Sanatana Dharma, the Akshardham Museum in Robbinsville, New Jersey will showcase India’s rich cultural heritage, science, spirituality, and timeless values under one roof. Read more

Spirituality

𑁍 Faith
Parveen Chopra
Jul 26

Harmony turns differences into strength, unity propels peace: Dr. Gnanvatsal Swami

Giving examples ranging from crayons and tea to ancient scriptures, Dr. Gnanvatsal Swami of BAPS explained in a recent talk how unity is built not by eliminating differences but by embracing them with understanding, appreciation, and compassion. Read more

Spirituality

𑁍 Wisdom
Parveen Chopra
Jun 20

A Lotus In The Mud hosts devotional Yoga Day event cherished by 200 guests on Long Island

The multi-faceted, multifaith celebration in Hempstead, NY highlighted devotion as a pathway to inner transformation and spiritual evolution. Read more

Events, Spirituality

𑁍 Spirituality 𑁍 Yoga
Parveen Chopra
Jun 3

From modelling to monkhood: Why Lama Aria Drolma left success behind

She had success, status, and a glamorous career. Then she gave it all up. What did Lama Aria Drolma discover that fame and achievement could not provide? Read more

Spirituality

𑁍 Inner Faith 𑁍 Mindfulness
Parveen Chopra
May 31

Art is my spiritual language: Nayan Kisnadwala on creativity and consciousness

A late bloomer, Nayan Kisnadwala evolved from a finance professional into an artist, spiritual student and custodian of Vedic Heritage Inc, in New York, carrying forward the legacy of his spiritual teacher, GuruMaa Jyotishanand Saraswati. He is a panelist for Lotus’ Yoga Day celebration on June 14 where his spiritual art will be featured. Read more

Spirituality

𑁍 Art and Music 𑁍 Faith 𑁍 Sacred Activism
Parveen Chopra
Apr 30

Goldie Hawn’s life beyond movies: From spirituality to a mindful book for children

What drives 80-year-old Hollywood icon Goldie Hawn, founder of MindUP, to step beyond the spotlight and co-author ‘The After-School Kindness Crew’ book? Read more

Voices

𑁍 Book 𑁍 Mindfulness 𑁍 Spirituality
Parveen Chopra
Apr 25

How yoga completed Bollywood actress Sheeba’s fitness and wellness journey

The 90s Bollywood star reflects on her transition from fitness enthusiast to certified yoga instructor, her secret to a successful marriage of 30 years, and why women must put on their own “oxygen masks” first. Read more

Wellness

𑁍 Yoga
Parveen Chopra
Mar 22

Anatomy of a just war: From ancient epics to modern conflict

The Ramayan and Mahabharat offer profound blueprints for Dharma Yuddha. Does this ancient wisdom still hold weight in today’s complex geopolitics? Read more

Philosophy
Parveen Chopra
Mar 5

Yakub Mathew’s Maha Kumbh book spurs global dialogue on spiritual inquiry

Yakub Mathew’s Seeking the Infinite was launched at a high-power event by the former Vice President of India in New Delhi, witnessing a confluence of faiths and viewpoints. Read more

Voices

𑁍 Books 𑁍 Healing Journeys 𑁍 Interfaith 𑁍 Spirituality
Parveen Chopra
Feb 20

Wellness meets luxury at Yo1 resort in New York’s Catskill mountains

YO1 in Upstate New York blends holistic systems such as Ayurveda, nature cure and yoga to help manage issues including stress, weight, diabetes and fertility. Ancient wisdom meets modern science in a luxurious setting here to rejuvenate your body and mind, restore balance, and promote lasting vitality, says YO1 CEO Harish Goyal. Read more

Wellness

𑁍 Conscious Living 𑁍 Healing Spaces 𑁍 Yoga
Parveen Chopra, Surekha Vijh
Feb 17

Buddhist monks’ march creates waves of peace in the US capital

The Walk for Peace from Texas to Washington, DC captured national attention with millions following the monks’ 2,300 trek on foot online. Their message of peace, nonviolence, and unity for all people regardless of faith resonated during a time of significant divisions in the US. Read more

Shared Paths

𑁍 Conscious Living 𑁍 Interfaith 𑁍 Mindfulness
Parveen Chopra
Feb 15

Beyond religion: Vandana Khaitan on karma, consciousness and spirituality

Hailing from a business family, Vandana Khaitan shares her inspiring journey from years of suffering to spiritual awakening under Yogi Protoplasm. Through meditation, chanting, and selfless living, she transformed her life and now guides others on the path to healing and inner peace. Read more

Spirituality

𑁍 Philosophy 𑁍 Wisdom
Parveen Chopra
Feb 15

Long Island faith leaders and youth unite for World Interfaith Harmony Week

Amid the noise of conflict, faith leaders and legislators gather to remind us that unity isn’t just a goal, it’s our common foundation. Read more

Shared Paths

𑁍 Interfaith
Parveen Chopra, Ashish Virmani
Feb 5

Our Eckankar temple in Minnesota is for everyone who loves God: Sharon Kunin

In this concluding part of the 3-post Eckankar series, wife of the new spiritual head of the global organization, as well as two passionate clerics share deep insights on the Path of ECK and finding divine purpose in everyday life. Read more

Spirituality, Voices

𑁍 Profile
Parveen Chopra, Ashish Virmani
Feb 4

The Law of Love: Eckankar’s new Mahanta reveals the path to co-workership with God

In the conclusion of our exclusive dialogue, Sri Doug Kunin demystifies the ‘secret’ laws of the universe, explains how a Living Master takes on a student’s karma, and shares a vision of hope for a world mired in ‘mud and thorns’. Read more

Spirituality

𑁍 Profile