Category: Spirituality & Philosophy

Source of “Satyameva Jayate”

In the middle of some idle web-surfing a few days ago, I hit upon the source of “Satyameva Jayate” From Nila-Kantha-Chandra’s blog: “…as I was rapidly scanning the Sanskrit verses of the Mundaka, I...

Fasting cuts risk of heart attack

…once again suggesting that there is more than a grain of truth in ancient dharmic traditions. A recent report in Daily Mail reveals that skipping meals once a month could help stave off a...

Does Yoga hurt?

A few weeks ago, TIME Magazine had published an article titled “When Yoga Hurts” which had some alarming statistics about how yoga-related injuries were on the rise in the US. It�mentioned how people were...

Humbled by the Unexplained Darkness

To all those who believe we now know everything there is to know AND that Science has an answer to everything, here is a truly humbling news report: Excerpts from a recent NewsWeek story,...

High-Tech Pranayama

Came across an ad for this device in a recent edition of Newsweek. Excerpts from the ad (emphasis mine): “…Now you can enjoy the pleasures of stress-free living and feel younger in just 15...