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โSeeking the Infiniteโ: Journey into the Heart of the Maha Kumbh Mela
Global banker Yakub Mathewโs lavishly produced coffee table book, titled โSeeking the Infinite: Maha Kumbh 2025โ, serves both as a memoir and a timeless treatise on the deepest human yearning. Its message of coexistence and shared spirituality is particularly relevant in today’s fractured world. The international launch of his seminal book is set for November… Read more
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Dr Shrenik Shah: Rx for robust health and spiritual unfoldment
A heart attack jolted Dr Shah to turn vegan. Meditation provided him with spiritual insights, which he shared with his patients, yielding remarkable results as described in his debut book, โPractical Spiritual Lifeโ. The New Jersey doctor tells Lotus in an interview that by traversing the spiritual path, we can all live a joyful life. Read more
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Mount Kailash: Making the eternal ascent to fulfil lifelong quest
At 68, Surendra Saxena overcame physical challenges to complete the sacred Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage last year and has published an account of his transformative spiritual journey and the path that led him there. Read more
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Diwaliโs universal message: Finding unity and healing in a fractured world
As Diwali gains recognition across America, writers and thought leaders we contacted reflected on its deepest meaning: a shared call for collective healing in a world riven by conflict, distraction, and disconnection. Read more
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Diwali of tomorrow: Measured not by brightness, but by how our hearts glow
Second part of the compilation of comments from writers and thought leaders who responded to our question: โHow Diwali and festivals can heal a fractured worldโ. Read more
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My most memorable Diwali: Findingย the festivalโs spirit thousands of miles awayย
Three women remember the old traditions of celebrating Diwali back home in India and starting new ones in North America to pass on the joy and magic of the Festival of Lights to their children. Read more
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Guru Atma Nambi: ‘Awakening the Self is my core teachingโ
The modern spiritual master from Tamil Nadu, India, discusses moving from mind to ‘being,’ attracting young seekers, and why COVID was a “real master” to the masses. Read more
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Deepavali Festival on Long Island lights up with Ayodhya recreation
The 38th annual event by the Association of Indians in America (AIA-NY) moves to Overlook Beach, Babylon, promising a Kirtan Concert, Cultural Fashion Show, and a bridge of light for the diaspora on October 11. Read more
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Festival of Bliss celebrates Rakeshjiโsย birth anniversary in USA
A few thousand people are estimated to converge at the Shrimad Rajchandra Spiritual Center in Pennsylvania for a 3-day spiritual retreat and mega humanitarian camp, marking 20 Years of SRMDโs mission in the United States and the commencement of Gurudevshri’s 60th anniversary. Read more
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The iconic Deepavali Festival relocates from NYC to Long Island
Diwali is one Indian festival celebrated by Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists also besides Hindus. The Association of Indians in America, which has been holding the Deepavali Festival in Manhattan, has moved the celebration this year on October 11 to Babylon. Read more
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What we can learn from people who are dying
In her new book, Diane Button, an end-of-life doula, shares profound lessons from the dying on how to live a life of joy, meaning, and purpose, right now. Read more
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In praise of Indiaโs civilizational contribution to the world
To celebrate India’s 78th Independence Day (Aug 15), Lotus invited eminent people to assess its contribution and role in the world, which is coming centerstage. First of a 3-part series. Read more
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Mayor Eric Adams promotes plant-based lifestyle in New York City
The Power of Food: In this exclusive interview, NYC Mayor Eric Adams discusses his personal journey of reversing diabetes with a plant-based lifestyle and his city-wide initiatives to promote healthier eating in schools and hospitals. Read more
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Chandra Pulamarasetti blends science, meditation, and leadership
A tech CEO turned meditation mentor, Chandra Pulamarasetti is transforming leadership – one mindful breath at a time. He is currently leading many programs in the US for the Buddha-CEO Quantum Foundation. Lotus spoke to him earlier. Read more
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Expanding consciousness key to personal fulfillment and peaceful society: Dr Nader
Head of the global Transcendental Meditation movement, neuroscientist Dr. Tony Nader speaks to Lotus about his new book, โConsciousness is All There Isโ, explaining what understanding and expanding consciousness mean for individuals and the world. Read more