The great Sages have passed the teachings and knowledge of the tradition on to disciples who in their turn became masters in an unbroken lineage since the Vedic period. The great Sage Shankaracharya organized his teaching 1200 years ago into …
Love is lifeThe most ancient traveler in this universe is neither man nor woman, but a mystery without which our existence would become in vain. That mystery is the very basis of life in this planet and cannot be revealed …
Buddha was born around 600 B.C. as Siddhartha Gautama, a prince of the Sakya clan in the North-Eastern part of India in the foothills of the Himalayas. The Four Noble TruthsThe essence of Buddha’s teachings is condensed within the Four …
The Significance of Ramananda in the Evolution of Bhakti Movement Ramananda occupies a pivotal position in the Bhakti Movement of Medieval India. He was a Vaishnava saint. He was mainly instrumental in ushering in the new epoch of Medieval Mysticism. …
Sai Baba of Shirdi holds a unique place in the rich tradition of saints in India. Much is unknown about his origins and life, but he is revered by both Hindu and Mulsim devotees as an embodiment of self-realization and …
The saint-poet Kabir is one of the most interesting personalities in the history of Indian mysticism. Born near Benaras, or Varanasi, of Muslim parents in 15th century, he became in early life a disciple of the celebrated Hindu ascetic, Ramananda, …
Nowadays in modern society everyone is experiencing stress in different situations. Stress is the result of too much physical and/or psychological strain. The body protects itself by reacting according to a standardised reaction pattern: the stress response. Stress can be …