Religious Gurus

Signs and Wonders: Dispatches from a Time of Beauty and Loss, Delia Falconer, Scribner. Crimes Against Nature: Capitalism and Global Warming, Jeff Sparrow, Scribe. The title of Delia Falconer’s book refers to the current ecological crises, and to the fact that, as she says, paying attention to the world around …

For more than a decade, Sarma Melngailis was known as the patroness of vegan haute cuisine. Capitalizing on the rise of the wellness industry, exclusivity in fine dining, business skills learned at the Wharton School and Bear Stearns at the University of Pennsylvania, and perhaps her beauty, the restaurateur has …

According to Britain daily mail, there is apparently a Third Great Awakening in Progress. Like the previous two, it has a certain popular appeal. Unlike them, however, he replaced the idiom of old-time religion and the tent-preaching of revivalists with those of self-help and Internet postings with self-help gurus. As …

A former financial entrepreneur has revealed how he traded facts and figures for the world of mystics, gurus and spirits and became a meditation guru to help others. Feroze Dada, 69, from London, was at the height of his career in 2010, as a senior partner in his London tax …

India is a land of deeply rooted traditions and values ​​whose cultural significance dates back thousands of years. These cultures have been kept alive over the years through several devotional songs sung over the generations. To preserve this tradition and introduce it to the new generation, legends of the world …

Last year, international cricketer Suresh Raina was trolled for saying in the context of Chennai’s cultural milieu that “he was a Brahmin”. In another incident last year, Indian star Ravindra Jadeja was bombarded with polarized responses when he posted online: ‘Rajput Boy, Forever’. At first glance, an individual claiming to …

IIt’s always fascinating to me as a botanist that, of the estimated 400,000 plant species on Earth, humans have become so obsessed with a certain number. We have spent generations ingeniously cultivating them in new ways and have devoted millions of acres of land and untold resources to growing them, …

Ramakrishna Paramahansa Jayanti 2022 Ramakrishna Paramahansa was one of the greatest spiritual gurus and philosophers of pre-independent India. Born as Gadhadhar Chattopadhyay in 1836, Ramakrishna Paramhansa garnered tremendous support and admiration from those who sought spiritual enlightenment. And among them was Narendranath Dutta, world famous as Swami Vivekanandawho established the …

As Indo-Pakistani tensions and the closure of the post– covid Blocking all religious pilgrimages between the two countries, a group of 22 members of the Jain faith have appealed to the Home Ministry to allow them to travel to Pakistan to visit a shrine which has been restored after decades. …

As the hottest months of the year are fast approaching and spring is fast approaching, tempers are starting to drift away. Many people in London were finally able to go abroad for a summer holiday in 2021, which for many was their first since 2019. As Covid restrictions start to …

“The devil made me do it” is a child’s excuse for bad behavior. Former NSE CEO Chitra Ramkrishna has sought to justify wrongdoing by shifting responsibility to a “higher” power. The claim that she had no agency and was the innocent dupe of a manipulative guru lacks credibility. The degree …

Grasping the notion of a “higher self” can seem like a tricky exercise, a challenge best suited to meditators and spiritual gurus. But it’s not as esoteric and abstract as it sounds – and the life-changing rewards for those who learn how to access it are countless and priceless. “You …

After the hijab controversy in the Indian state of Karnataka, another dispute erupted over the kirpan (sword or dagger) of Sikhs in the provincial assembly elections held in various parts of the country. The minority Sikh community was barred from entering polling stations by police officers wearing kirpans. In one …

CHANDIGARH/ INDIA: Almost 75 years ago, when India and Pakistan broke free from the British, large swaths of the Punjab province across the newly created borders witnessed bloody riots between Sikhs and Muslims, forcing the one of the greatest migrations in history. The scale of the animosity and riots was …

Yati Narasinghan and Saraswati (Photo-Twitter) Haridwar: The head priest of Dasna Devi temple in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Yati Narsinghanand, was released on bail on Thursday February 17. He spent about a month behind bars. He was arrested on January 15 in connection with the Haridwar hate speech case. At the …

Religious leaders in Kolkata, who transcend religious denominations and work closely together on community harmony issues, have sought West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s “intervention” in the hijab issue. The Dharmik Jana Morcha, a platform that has been in existence for more than two years and which brings together more …

An NIA official said the names of Dawood Ibrahim and his associates were mentioned in the FIR filed by the NIA and that the agency will review cases relating to Company D. NIA files complaint against UAPA against fugitive Dawood Ibrahim and others On Monday, after a nod from the …

Sant Niranjan Das looks kindly on his faithful. The 81-year-old is the head of Dera Sachkhand, Ballan, one of the largest religious centers in Jalandhar region. He sometimes lends an ear to those who seek his advice, but speaks little. Armed police on dera premises keep watch and hymn singers …

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“Hallelujah! “, “Bole So Nihal”. The two slogans have often been raised together at rallies during the ongoing election campaign in Gurdaspur, the district with the largest Christian population in the state. However, recognition during campaigns aside, the Christian community of Punjab, which has a significant presence in the pockets …

CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) – Police are still investigating after two people linked to the “Sovereign Citizens Movement” were found dead in an apartment on Wednesday. Goose Creek PD: Mount Pleasant dentist found dead in apartment was member of ‘potential religious cult’ The so-called “sovereign citizens” believe they are immune from …

Bharat Ratna recipient Lata Mangeshkar breathed her last on Sunday, February 6, after a long battle with COVID-19. The legendary singer died in a hospital in Mumbai due to multiple organ failure, her sister Usha Mangeshkar and the doctors treating her have informed. The ‘Queen of Melody’ has given Indian …

PRIYAGRAJ: Thousands of Kalpwasis camping in the tents of their ‘gurus’—the seers under whom they took diksha—not only practice their religious rituals, but also uphold the age-old tradition of social equality and harmony during the 47 Days of Magh Mela-2022. In the tents of the seers, devotees of different castes …

Chandīgarh: Elections come and all roads in Punjab seem to lead to the Deras – (religious sects) – with candidates of all hues, regardless of affiliation, seeking blessings for their political sleeves. Incidentally, there are hundreds of Deras in the state who are widely accepted due to deep-rooted social inequalities …

It’s a term on the tip of everyone’s tongue and yet still a concept that lacks a clear definition. It’s an idea that has captured the brightest minds of the biggest tech companies – Apple, Metanee Facebook, Microsoft – and yet no one really knows what it will be. It …

In the aftermath of the 2019 general election, the country was hit with a tirade of hate speech. From the Tablighi Jamaat incident to the communalization of civil services to the Sulli Accords and Bulli bai applications, there hasn’t been a month since 2020 where communal forces haven’t raked in …

Our new Aussie of the Year Dylan Alcott used his platform to draw attention to the pay disparity between the singles division and the wheelchair division at a time when the mainstream is actually hyping up wheelchair tennis. This year, the Australian Open has not even publicly disclosed how much …

Hillsong royalty Laura Togs, who is the daughter of the founder Brian Houston, uploaded a lengthy Instagram rant directed at the media for *daring* to report on the church’s dodgy youth camp. Because apparently reporting potential violations of public health orders is “unfair.” Two weeks ago, Hillsong Youth Camp came …

Celebrating 75 years of independence can therefore be transformed into a historic event by taking more such measures in order to establish the right national and historical narrative on our civilizational journey, bearing in mind that the recovery of the heritage history is now our central national programme. Prime Minister …

Prayagraj: They don’t have management degrees under their belt, but young saints and seers, camping at Magh Mela on the sandy expanse of the river Ganges, are experts in running activities in huge ashrams and camps, visited daily by thousands of devotees, in true “Guru-Shishya parampara” (tradition taught by teachers). …

Oregon freshman offensive lineman Logan Sagapolu reportedly entered the transfer portal, as first reported by Duck Territory. Sagapolu spent two years in Eugene but never appeared in a match. The Lehi, Utah native was a three-star Skyridge High School prospect and chose the Ducks over BYU, Hawaii, Arizona, Utah and …

Prime Minister Modi hailed the contributions of Sikh gurus at an event in Gujarat last month. Earlier in January, he announced that December 26 will be celebrated as “Veer Baal Diwas” from 2022. It will be a tribute to the bravery and martyrdom of the sons of Guru Gobind Singh, …

Free thought. Free spirit. Free love. Kabir Bedi was associated with the cultural counterpart of the flower power movement that seduced the West in the late 1960s. Embracing his social and sexual liberation, Kabir and his wife Protima Gauri were among the earliest converts in India. Although their open marriage …

Culxr House: Summer of Freedom by Marcey Yates & XOBOI Omaha Musicians and Trendsetters Open Up on the local outings they loved last year. By Sam Crisler and the music gurus of the metro area. Posted in The reader. RCheck out Moore’s daily recap Good day of poetic breakRoses are …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s convoy was blocked for 15-20 minutes due to a roadblock in Ferozepur, Punjab London: The UK-based British Sikh Association has condemned the security breach that occurred during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ferozepur in Punjab earlier this week. “The Prime Minister is a democratically elected …

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2022: The anniversary celebration of the 10th Sikh Guru – Guru Govind Singh Ji, will be celebrated on January 9, 2022. As it is said to be one of the most important observances for Sikhs across the world, Guru Govind Singh Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab …

The leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and co-head of Punjab affairs, Raghav Chadha, blamed the Congressional government for Punjab’s lax security system and called the Channi government a very weak and unnecessary government. He claimed that the Congressional government had completely failed to protect the people of the …

In the holy land of Haridwar, saffron-clad people pretending to be holy men staged a “Dharam Sansad” between December 17 and 20, 2021, where they allegedly spat venom against Muslims and called for genocide. They saw Muslims as a threat to the existence of Hindus and advocated arming Hindus with …

We should have gotten used to random groups or individuals spitting venom out every time they opened their mouths. Vile language is not the product of feverish spirits. Nor does it emerge from the fringes of Indian politics. It is part of a political language used for political purposes, mobilization, …

Almost two years ago, artist Raju Bind received an unusual call. It was from the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray. Thackeray had seen the sculpture “Warkari dindi” at Juhu’s circle on a trip and it had marked him. Bind has been summoned. He said that an impressed Shiv Sena …

Kasariya Stupa in Bihar, where the Buddha is said to have exhibited the Kalama Sutta. From inexplorévihar.blogspot.com the Kalama Sutta is part of Anguttara Nikaya from Sutta Pitaka. The Buddha explained this sutta to a group of people known as the Kalamas. To this day, it is interpreted as a …

VIEW FROM THE GALLERY BY MAHMUD JEGA A family doctor came to my house recently, armed with a laptop, with a medical app that I had never seen before. He clamped a clip that was hooked to the laptop on my thumb. He then pulled out a dozen statistics on …

President Orleans de Streep similarly merges elements of other political figures from all walks of life, as she was seen in a photograph hugging former President Bill Clinton and somewhat copying his folkloric mannerism. , to her often-discussed smoking habit, which she initially tried to hide on the political campaign …

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut visited Khar police station on Thursday morning to record his statement in a case related to alleged derogatory remarks she allegedly made on a social media platform regarding farmers’ protests . A First Information Report (FIR) was registered against her for allegedly hurting the feelings of …

What is our highest common ideal? Can we deny the thousands of years of continuous Vedic Bharatiya civilization of Sanatana-dharma, and that of the era of Ramayan, Mahabharat, Buddha, Mahavir, Shankara, gurus, Vivekananda, etc. the rule, despite which our culture still survives, and we have assimilated and learned from other …

One of the terms that a section of the Indian media filled up after 2014 was “lynching”. In the United States, the term is associated with the inhumane beatings and murders of African Americans by white supremacists, including those belonging to racist organizations like the Ku-Klux-Klan (KKK), especially during the …

Lt Gen KJ Singh (ret’d) The reign of terror and tyranny unleashed by General Tikka Khan, military governor, and his predecessors, such as Lieutenant General Yaqub Ali Khan, targeted minorities in the former East Pakistan. They triggered the wanton destruction of historic Sikh shrines. These gurdwaras had appeared following the …

The most spiritually intense life experiences have the capacity to momentarily remove a person from the realm of time and space. It is inevitable that people will want to be in pursuit of a spirituality which not only brings harmony and serenity to the soul, but also enlightenment of the …

The Saryu and the Yamuna are all on the verge of becoming pollution-free as the drains that flow into these rivers have been tapped. Drains falling into Yamuna and Saryu have been exploited After Namami’s success Ganges in Kanpur and Varanasi, the Saryu to Ayodhya, and the Yamuna in Vrindavan …

Taxation on temples infuriated Bihar devotees Bihar government decision on temples is all the rage among worshipers In a shocking decision taken by the Bihar State Council of Religious Trust, the temples of Bihar will have to register and pay 4% as a tax on total income. This includes temples …

Of all the Sikh religious places, many are named after trees such as mulberry, jujube, shisham, and banyan, among others. Sikhism has a deep esteem and affinity for the environment where air, water, and soil have been equated with teacher, father, and mother, respectively. Likewise, gurdwaras named after trees are …

Technology is an integral part of life in India. For example, street vendors and rickshaws use cell phones, the internet, and Aadhar cards – 12-digit identification numbers assigned to each citizen on the basis of their biometrics and demographics. However, charismatic gurus and superstition still thrive in India. In the …

Democracy is deceptively simple in form and appearance, but complex and complex in its actual manifestation. The point is that democracy, when improperly practiced, becomes worse than dictatorship or totalitarianism. Its essence will be lost if it is not treated with sensitivity. As a nation, we are proud to proclaim …

Among the reasons why we may have collectively lost respect and commitment to the pursuit of knowledge, there is an amalgamation between the study of even temporal subjects and religious rites. Another – and sadder – is the trivialization of the depth of our knowledge system with facts gathered from …

‘Magnolia’ (Dec. 31) With “Licorice Pizza” in theaters across the country this month, it’s a good time to revisit that earlier effort by writer and director Paul Thomas Anderson, another of his dizzying explorations of colorful characters and emotional crises in the San Fernando Valley. Borrowing Robert Altman’s model of …

FREEPIK One of the unexpected but nonetheless welcome benefits of staying home due to the pandemic is the free time available for other family members to enjoy certain nooks and crannies of your home that you have taken for granted. to reflect on your life and raise fundamental questions such …

Subsequent waves of the Covid-19 pandemic propelled alternative cremation methods to the forefront in the city earlier this year, but demand for CNG and electric crematoriums declined dramatically in the following months as people returned. traditional wood-based cremations. Delhi previously only had two CNG crematoria – at Nigambodh Ghat and …

It would involve a feat of extraordinary diligence to unearth another species that could rival the accumulated obscurity on the charismatic around the wood pigeons (baaz) after the score. One species which has found a rich resonance in the religious / cultural life and noble courts of the subcontinent has …

Read your horoscope predictions to find out what the stars have in store for you today: RAMThe health of your mothers can be good today. You can enjoy your work, you can get rewards after your hard work. your social respect can be increased now. Overworking your mind can tire …

File photo of All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha National President Shamanur Shivashankarappa | Communal room Text size: A- A + Bangalore: The All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha (AIVM) – the largest religious congregation in the Veerashaiva Lingayat community in the country – has decided to launch a campaign against religious conversion. In …

Guru Tegh Bahadur (April 18, 1621 – November 24, 1675) was the ninth of the ten gurus of Sikhism. On November 24, 1675, Guru Teg Bahadur was publicly executed by order of Aurangzeb while opposing religious persecution. Guru Tegh Bahadur’s day of martyrdom is also celebrated as Shaheedi Divas every …

TAXILA: Sikh pilgrims from around the world traveled to Gurdwara Punja Sahib in Hassanabdal on Sunday to perform rituals on the 552nd anniversary of the birth of Baba Guru Nanak Dev, founder of the Sikh religion. About 3,000 pilgrims came from India. Religious slogans including Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa …

New Delhi: With an exponential increase in online transactions via mobile phones, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a notice promoting “safe and best practices”. With the increase in online transactions, the risks of falling into the trap of fraudsters have become a major concern for the end user. …

Kartarpur Sahib gurudwara in Pakistan | Photo: Praveen Jain | The imprint Text size: A- A + Is Is there a risk of peace breaking out between India and Pakistan? The 4.7 km long Kartarpur Sahib corridor that connects Dera Baba Nanak in the Punjab to the Sikh shrine in …

The saga of India’s “false divine men” Criminal convictions do not deter followers Society November 15, 2021 Babas like Asaram Bapu (left) and Ram Rahim (right) have been charged with crimes including rape, murder and money laundering Despite the convictions of several “false gurus” for violent crimes such as murder …

By Brynn Tannehill | FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia – LGBTQ + leaders, the public, media and Democratic officials need to consider what the self-proclaimed “Gender Critical” movement is (that is, TERF, or “Trans-Exclusionary Radical”). Feminist). This is not a bunch of people who just have “reasonable concerns” or who just think …

Ranjodh says she didn’t protest much either, even making her family think she was the culprit. While Ranjodh was released, Balwinder was sentenced under sections 295A and 34 of the IPC and spent another two months in prison. The Granthi was also booked, but under section 201 of the IPC …

PM Modi is in Kedarnath today. After visiting Jyotirlinga Shrine and executing Aarti, Prime Minister Modi proceeded to unveil the statue and reconstruct the Samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya near Kedarnath Shrine. Speaking to the audience after the inauguration of key projects, Prime Minister Modi explained how Adi Shankara worked tirelessly …

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court refused to hear a plea from a group of pilgrims seeking to visit Gurudwara Nankana Sahib and other gururdwars in Pakistan on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev’s 551st birthday. Petitioner Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar had seized the highest court against the communication of October …

“The moment you accept death as inevitable and the end of your life’s journey, this is the moment when you begin to savor the sweetness of life.” I don’t remember now who said that line – or words to it – but all of us, without exception, have had allusions …

(RNS) – EcoSikh, a Sikh American nonprofit, has renewed its calls for action on climate change ahead of the COP26 conference which opens on Sunday (October 31) in Glasgow, Scotland. EcoSikh, which draws on the ethics, beliefs and example of Sikh gurus to address global environmental challenges, issued a statement …

Two teenagers enter a high school class during the change of period. As the teacher yells at them, they tear a pride flag from a wall and then sprint into a crowded room. They pass the professor and disappear. Shortly after, several students film themselves rushing into a school toilet …

When I think of TikTok, the screaming plant in Monsters Inc. comes to mind. The app is a conveyor belt of doors that open and close to an eerie reality, where you can quickly find yourself reeling from information overload as you gorge yourself on everything from gurus to the …

Activists from a radical Hindu right-wing organization attacked the entire Ashram and smeared Indian director Prakash Jha with black ink, claiming the web series was “offensive to Hinduism”. The violent incident happened in the town of Bhopal as Jha was shooting scenes for the third season over the weekend, when …

DAWN RESIDENCE, Russia – Atop a hill bathed in the fall colors of pines, birches and larches, Aleksei Demidov paused for a few minutes of quiet prayer. He directed his thoughts to his religion teacher, known as Vissarion, hoping he could feel her energy. As he prayed, a group of …

Hyderabad: In the modern world of paradoxes, globalization creates opportunities and wealth for nations and individuals and yet seems to be floundering – a panacea, but a threat. As incomes and socio-political inequalities continue to increase, the philosophy of “equality” as preached by Sri Ramanujacharya over 1,000 years ago is …

Breadcrumb Links Staff blogs Opinion New national Local News Health Chroniclers Opinion: For thousands of readers today, archived articles on “the dark side of sentimentality”, “spiritual narcissism” and the treatment of the elderly in the West and the East remain “news”. Author of the article: Douglas todd The continued pull …

New York Governor Kathy Hochul tells parents and school districts to prepare now vaccinate young children against COVID-19 to avoid a rush and delay in the weeks to come. The Democrat says she fully expects the Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration to approve COVID-19 vaccines …

On October 18, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) called for an end to mass conversion in the Punjab. The organization also urged the state government to pass a forced anti-conversion law in the state to punish those who engage in such activities by luring people to convert in exchange for …

About 21 Dalit groups from across the country approached the National Inventory Caste Commission, seeking further investigation into the murder of a Dalit man at the Singhu border. Sikh religious bodies, however, have denied that the issue is a Dalit versus a Sikh, as the Nihang group is known to …

Nihang Sikhs at the Singhu border | Representative image | Photo: Praveen Jain | The imprint Text size: A- A + Chandigarh: The brutal murder of Lakhbir Singh, 35, at the Singhu border, allegedly by a group of Nihangs on Friday, brought attention back to the Sikh sect. A group …

The “annadata” story slowly comes off. Indians can now clearly see that under the costume of the farmers are hiding many hardened criminals and anti-national elements Representative image. PTI The current protest on behalf of the farmers bears a surprising metaphorical resemblance to the story of King Shishupal from the …

Image source: INDIA TV Reviews | Why are Christian missionaries trying to convert Sikh youth in the Punjab? Reports of the conversion of young Sikhs to Christianity by missionaries in the border areas of the Punjab are worrying. Most of these conversions have been reported in rural and border areas …

Read your horoscope predictions to find out what the stars have in store for you today: RAMToday you can be satisfied at work. You can plan a short trip related to work. You can also visit some religious places to maintain your inner peace. Your gurus can show you the …

Cougs gear up for week two kickoff (Photo: Cougfan.com/Whittney Thornton) WITH NICK ROLOVICH putting his professional future in the hands of a panel, one that blindly examines the requests for exemption from the covid-19 vaccination mandate of October 18 for state employees, the notion of an interim head coach piloting …

New Delhi | Jagran Lifestyle Desk: Guru Ram Das was the fourth of the ten gurus of Sikhism. Born as Jetha, at the age of 12 he accepted Guru Amar Das as a mentor and was later married to his daughter, making him a member of the family of Guru …

After half a decade of progressive political gains, the so-called “centrists” in recent weeks have fought back harshly. In the UK, Labor Party leader Keir Starmer used his annual speech at the party’s annual conference to “draw a line” under progressive ideas of “Corbynism” promising instead a “serious plan for …

AAt 8 a.m., six women and a man wave to the sun in a breezy barn in Sussex. They focus on their breathing, visualize their internal organs, and let go of intrusive thoughts. I am one of them. But I have a hard time remembering which leg is which. All …

When Gwen shamblin started The Weigh Down workshops in the late 1980s, she was known as one of the few food gurus who didn’t believe in diets. His methods were, for all intents and purposes, simple to follow and yielded impressive results. From the book of the same title, which …

As Heritage Month draws to a close, Durban resident and Indian classical dancer Mayuri Reddy spoke of her hopes and passion. Reddy is a dancer of Bharatanatyam, a major form of classical dance originating in Tamil Nadu, India. ALSO READ: Durban dancers fight for top prize She told the Courier …