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Sharmila Ford on blending faith, science, and the grandeur of world’s largest Vedic temple
Honored by India, Sharmila Ford shares her journey from Detroit’s Fisher Mansion to building, alongside her husband Alfred Ford, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium in India, an architectural marvel that bridges Vedic cosmology with modern science. Read more
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Scholar to spiritual force: Sharmila Ford on serving ISKCON, marrying Alfred Ford, and family legacy
Descended from statesmen & scholars, Sharmila Ford reflects on her roots, giving up academics for family, and dedication to fulfill ISKCON founder’s vision. Temple of the Vedic Planetarium in India is a massive project she is spearheading with Alfred Ford, her husband, she says in Part 2 of her interview. Read more
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Diwali across India: One festival, many traditions
As India prepares to celebrate Diwali 2026, discover the festival’s deeper meaning, its connection to Goddess Lakshmi, and the fascinating regional traditions that make celebrations unique across the country. Read more
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Our philosophy embraces a modern, evolving approach to spirituality: Guruji Poonamji
Beyond books, life holds its own wisdom. Guruji Poonamji, founder of Divine Bliss International headquartered in Florida, shared her wisdom with Lotus on discovering life’s deeper truths, awakening the light within, new age Hinduism, and embracing spirituality beyond religious boundaries. Read more
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The Ben Kjar Story shows how kindness can triumph over cruelty: Director Christensen
Writer-director Tanner Christensen uses ‘Standout: The Ben Kjar Story’ to raise awareness about facial differences, challenge perceptions, and inspire audiences with a powerful message of resilience, acceptance, and kindness. Read more
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Can Hindu mythology change the way you think about money?
Discover how Hindu mythology and ancient scriptures reveal timeless secrets of wealth creation, financial abundance, and prosperity through the wisdom of Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Karna. Read more
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How faith conquers fear and transcends physical limitation
Can divine grace achieve what the human body cannot? Discover how faith and unwavering devotion can awaken hidden strength and transform physical vulnerability into a profound spiritual experience. Read more
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How do we stay human and sacred at the same time?
What if the sacred isn’t found by rising above our humanity but by embracing it? This article explores how letting go of judgment and embracing vulnerability can help us discover the divine in the messy, imperfect reality of everyday life. Read more
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The stranger at the door: Seeing the divine in every person
In a world consumed by hatred, the author revisits Christian, Sikh, Islamic, and other scriptures to uncover a shared truth: treat every person with reverence, welcome, and compassion. Not that all religions are one, but that their wisdom calls us to a common humanity. Read more
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Love beyond the self: The radical wisdom of Indian Sufi saints
As our life grows ever more complicated, it is time to rediscover the timeless wisdom of Sufi saints. Through patience, humility, and selfless love, the Indian Sufis showed that the path to the Divine begins when we let go of ego and surrender to love’s transformative power. Second of the 2-part series. Read more
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Leaning into God’s dream for me
What Oprah Winfrey told Jay Shetty about the whisper, the calling, and why you are here. And what I learned from the podcast. Read more
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Sufism: The ancient spiritual path that still speaks to the modern world
An engaging look at Sufism and how its path was never just about prayer but about love without expectation, companions who transform us, and conduct that reveals what lives in the heart. First of a 2-part series. Read more
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Beyond the 9 days of Navratri: The living goddesses among us
Durga’s strength, Kali’s courage, and Saraswati’s wisdom aren’t just ancient myths—they live in every woman choosing to walk her own path. Read more
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Nervous system and spiritual growth: When inner peace becomes an embodied practice
The writer examines spiritual growth as the meeting point of mind and body—where inner understanding becomes lived experience, and spirituality is no longer something we grasp but something we embody. Read more
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