One wishing to have familiarity with Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of the world, or the world of his dreams, he, first of all, needs to comprehend the core spirit of his ideas in relation to humanity reflecting in the statement of the Mahatma himself (originally appeared in Young India on April 3, 1924 ...
The firm belief in the truth of inevitable interconnectedness of all movable-immovable and visible-invisible in the universe, thus Universal Unity, and the acceptance of the reality of the existence of the Unity-Creating Power or Authority, are the two foremost basics of the Sanatana Dharma.The One ...
Nationalism has been interpreted differently by different writers across the globe. But, the essence of each one of them lies in defining nationalism as a sentiment dedicated to a particular nation. It is an idea revealing people’s devotion and loyalty to their respective nation. It also categoric...
“We desire a Swarajya where hundreds of people do not perish due to lack of sustenance. The produce of farmers should not be taken away from them and sent abroad. The people should not rely on others for clothing. Swarajya should inherently protect the dignity of individuals. Swadeshi should be th...
The beauty and importance of the Fourth of the Vedas, i.e., the Atharvaveda, which is composed of five thousand nine hundred and seventy-seven (or more) Mantras in seven hundred and thirty-one Suktas of twenty Kandas (episodes), is in many forms. The Atharvaveda is known as the ‘Chhandaveda’. Ch...
There are two words in the current theme: Ananda –happiness and education. By implication, the topic calls for such an education that paves the way for happiness; in other words, learning to be happy. Happiness, the Ananda in Indian terms, has two foremost synonyms, pleasure, and satisfa...
“Yachchaapi Sarvabhuutaanaam Biijam Tadahamarjuna/ Na Tadasti Vinaa Yatsyaanmayaa Bhuutam Charaacharam//”, i.e., “I am the generating seed of all living beings, O Arjuna! No creature moving or non-moving can exist without Me.” –The Shrimadbhagavad-Gita (10: 39) God is Omnipresent; the whol...
“There are as many paths to God as there are faiths.” –Swami VivekanandaToleration, in quite a simple sense, is the ability to tolerate. Having enough patience, accepting or approving the beliefs, thoughts and actions of others, so long as those beliefs or thoughts, or actions do not interfere...
“The callous execution of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru…has filled the country with deep resentment… I bow my head before the patriotism, sacrifice and courage of Bhagat Singh and his companions.” –Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel The continuous struggle of the countrymen for...
While presenting their views or perspectives on Indian nationalism, many contemporary-modern historians have mentioned that its history is not ancient. It is also said by the same historians that Indian nationalism emerged during the struggle of the country’s liberation from English slavery - in t...