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Sanskrit lives on: How India’s timeless language is finding a new voice in today’s world
Dive into the world of Sanskrit, revered as a divine language, and its continuing impact on linguistics, spirituality, and communities dedicated to keeping it alive. Read more
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Past life recall and all paths lead us to ask: Who am I?
In this 2nd part of her interview, spiritual visionary Dena Merriam delves into the law of karma in relation to her previous lifetimes, and her new book about Sita of Ramayan. Read more
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Kailash Yatra: A sacred journey through time, faith, and self
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025 isn’t just a trek—it’s a sacred pilgrimage that calls to your soul. Walk the ancient path to Mount Kailash and discover the silence that transforms. Read more
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Dena Merriam shares her soul’s journey to channel ancient wisdom
Spiritual visionary Dena Merriam opens up about bridging lifetimes from ancient India to medieval Tibet and how her devotion to Paramahansa Yogananda and Kriya Yoga has shaped her path over 50 years. Read more
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Unlock the night and explore the transformative world of dream yoga
Dream Yoga teaches that the boundary between night and day is more porous than we think. When we train the mind in daily awareness, we unlock the power to recognize and reshape our dreams. Read more
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The sacred sound of OM – A portal to silence, self, and source
Om is not just a chant – it’s the echo of the cosmos within you, a vibrational medicine that tunes the soul like a tuning fork. Woven through ancient mysticism and affirmed by new insights, Om emerges as a timeless master key to consciousness, coherence, and divine remembrance. Read more
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Pope Leo unites faiths in bold call for dialogue & peace
In one of his first major acts as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV hosted a historic interfaith gathering at the Vatican, urging Christian unity and deeper cooperation among the world’s religions. Read more
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Mindset Shift: Sharani Ponguru’s success sutras for Gen Z
From boardrooms to classrooms, Sharani’s new book offers practical tools to rewire thought patterns and ignite transformation. Read more
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The Hajj: Pilgrimage of a lifetime mandated for Muslims
Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The annual pilgrimage goes back to 632 CE when the Prophet Muhammad performed the first official Islamic Hajj and re-established the rituals in their pure form, emphasizing the importance of unity, equality, and devotion to God. Read more
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Thay who brought mindfulness to the Western world
Thich Nhat Hanh was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, but his teachings transcended religious, ethnic and cultural boundaries, offering a path of peace and mindfulness to all ready to receive them. Read more
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Balancing your body’s energy: The power of Zero Volt Therapy
Remember how the benefit of walking barefoot on grass used to be touted. Now this brave new therapy, also referred to as earthing or grounding, claims to connect the human body to the Earth’s natural electrical charge to provide various health benefits. Read more
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Escaping the $$$ wellness trap to reclaim your health and sanity
Amy Larocca’s new book ‘How to Be Well’ unpacks the multibillion-dollar wellness industry that promises glowing skin, inner peace, and a better self – but often delivers insecurity and confusion. In a sharp mix of memoir, reportage, and cultural critique, she explores why so many women are still buying in. Read more
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The secret map of longevity travel and living to 100
In a world chasing high-tech biohacks and costly longevity labs, a quieter trend is emerging – longevity travel. Inspired by the world’s 5 Blue Zones, it reminds us that true wellness may lie in going back to basics: community, connection, and conscious living. Read more
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The quiet strength of Mothers: a reflection on movement, wellness, and grace
This Mother’s Day, I, a grandmother, reflect on the deep, evolving strength of motherhood and the gentle power of maternal fitness through every life stage. Read more
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Mothers are Earth’s closest touch of God
A heartfelt reflection on divine motherhood, spiritual self-care, and the power of love and appreciation to transform lives – reminding us that we are all mothers in spirit, nurturers of peace in a world that needs healing. Read more
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