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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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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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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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School of Ancient Wisdom: Where destiny brings you for transformation
A serene, comfortable retreat awaits at the unassuming School of Ancient Wisdom near Bengaluru—where, according to founder Maa Manize, you arrive only if you are destined to find it and leave as a transformed person. Read more
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From Himalayan cave to PM’s office: Shwaasa Guru’s intense spiritual journey
From one-minute breathing tips to his memorable bond with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shwaasa Guru opens up about meditation, leadership, and conscious living in this interview. Read more
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Jainism seamlessly bridges ancient metaphysics with modern scientific thought
From atomic theory to ethical interconnectedness, a new book, titled ‘Significant Contributions of Jainism’ by Dhruti Ghiya Rathi, explores Jainism as a sophisticated, integrated map for modern life. Read more
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The wisdom of stillness in a noisy world
In a noisy world, practicing stillness and mindfulness reduces stress, restores emotional balance, and brings lasting mental clarity. Read more
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Staying centered in the glamor world, the Yukta Mookhey way
Miss World 1999 Yukta Mookhey reflects on her journey from global fame to spirituality, sharing how motherhood, dharmic values, and Vedic wisdom shape her mission and reconnect future generations with India’s spiritual roots. Read more
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Bede Griffiths: The British monk who bridged Christianity and Vedanta
Bede Griffiths. a Roman Catholic monk, merged Western spirituality with Indian contemplative roots by preaching Christianity through Indian spiritual forms for close to four decades from the 1950s Read more
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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
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Mindfulness in modern times: Growing the Lotus where we are
Mindfulness in modern life is not about escape but about presence—drawing from ancient wisdom and contemporary psychology to help us live with clarity and balance. A new monthly column titled ‘Mindful Musings’. Read more
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The Soul’s expansion: An interview with Sri Doug Kunin, the new Living Master of Eckankar
Entering a new era under the leadership of Sri Doug Kunin, Eckankar continues to bridge Eastern mysticism and Western practical spirituality. The Lotus team asks the new Living Master about their HU mantra, dream guidance, and the eternal mission of ‘The Path of Spiritual Freedom’. Read more
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How interfaith families raise leaders who integrate faith, belonging, and community
Growing up in an interfaith family teaches children that faith is not a single inheritance but a layered becoming—learned quietly through shared homes, everyday rituals, and the courage to live with difference. Read more
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Learning to live by learning to die
A profound, unsettling, and deeply necessary text for anyone navigating mortality, meaning, and the unvarnished truths of spiritual life. 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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