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Hope in the midst of turmoil: Ethical resistance is the answer
From the conflicts in Kashmir to the corridors of American hospitals, an eminent Muslim physician and interfaith leader argues that hope is not a distraction from reality—it is a moral duty and a powerful tool for change. Read more
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Healing the healers: Indian American doctors join Ayurveda retreat
The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) hosted its inaugural Ayurveda & Wellness Retreat at a resort in Fairfield, Iowa, where advisers included faculty of the nearby Maharishi International University. Read more
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Harmonize the Five Elements to enjoy lifelong health and vitality
Vedic and Upanishadic traditions offer wisdom on balancing the Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether elements for natural well-being, going beyond diet and supplements. Read more
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The sacred art of saying ‘Thank You’
From the Indian ‘dhanyawad’ to the Buddhist ‘mudita,’ the world’s oldest wisdoms remind us that thankfulness isn’t an act—it’s a state of being awake. America celebrates Thanksgiving on November 27. Read more
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Where to draw the line between parenting and pampering?
Keys to raising a confident, honest child, guru Mahatria Ra advised, are a simple shift in language, more presence, and the courage to allow struggle. Read more
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Each winter, ‘Lilva Tuver’ returns to remind us of home and belonging
A soulful journey through the seasons, soil, and spirit—rediscovering ‘Undhiyu’, ‘Ubadiyu’, and the deep wisdom in regional eating traditions. Read more
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How small acts of kindness fuel big change
From airport queues to Olympic stadiums, kindness shows up in unexpected ways—reminding us that compassion costs little, yet changes everything. Read more
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The Bhagavad Gita in schools: A path to transformation for India and America
An Indian immigrant professor argues that integrating the Gita’s ancient wisdom into education can accelerate India’s rise and help heal America’s national divide. Read more
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Professor-turned-yogi unites biology, physics, and Vedanta in a seminal book
Where science bends toward silence. Yogi Protoplasm reveals the hidden unity between the cell and the soul, in a book evocative of the teachings of Ramana Maharshi, who was his guru’s guru. Read more
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What India’s Women’s World Cup victory really means for all of us
A historic win that broke boundaries, shattered stereotypes, rewrote old narratives, and ignited a new era of belief for girls across the subcontinent. Read more
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‘Seeking the Infinite’: Journey into the Heart of the Maha Kumbh Mela
Global banker Yakub Mathew’s lavishly produced coffee table book, titled ‘Seeking the Infinite: Maha Kumbh 2025’, 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, ‘Practical Spiritual Life’. 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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Mohanji—The man behind the movement
Spiritual teacher, humanitarian, global citizen, mystic wanderer—each description captures only a facet of a presence that continues to evolve, quietly but powerfully, across continents and communities. Read more
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Mohanji’s clarion call to reconnect humanity with nature
Mohanji’s World Tribal Alliance invites humanity to remember its ancient kinship with the Earth. By bringing together indigenous elders and seekers from across the globe, this movement blends spiritual wisdom with practical compassion—showing us that healing the planet begins with listening to her heartbeat. Read more
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