Home Of Beliefs

Science and The Four Vedas

Swapna Raghu Sanand — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:16:22 +0000

We are so keen to inform the world that ‘rituals are crap’ and we are modern, that we prefer not to be associated with Vedic philosophy. We do not realize that the four Vedas do not just constitute an enlightening spiritual treatise, but can also be practised for the welfare of human life. While many religions [...]

How Hindus Rubbish The Vedas in Hinduism

Swapna Raghu Sanand — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:55:38 +0000

Ask any Christian about his religion and he will tell you about the advent of Jesus Christ and the associated Christian beliefs. A Muslim will tell you easily about the Quran and explain why it has been badly interpreted. However, if you ask a Hindu about the importance of the Vedas in Hinduism, you will [...]

The Power of The Vedas

Swapna Raghu Sanand — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:46:20 +0000

The word ‘veda’ means knowledge. The Vedas, in Hindusim, constitute one of the most important sources of law. Many Hindus ask why the Vedas, a spiritual treatise, should have anything to do with laws for Hindus. Sometimes it makes no sense at all, isn’t it? The Vedas in Hinduism However, we know very little about the Vedic [...]

Have Faith in Miracles

supriya.b — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:40:10 +0000

Miracles are said to be sudden amazing occurrences by the providence of Divine Power that make us feel good and happy. We have, indeed, heard of miracles performed by ordinary people as well, apart from miracles of God. I believe that when people start expecting a miracle, they condition their perceptions to replace negativity with [...]

Dastangoi: There is no end to believing

Ankit Chadha — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:22:43 +0000

It is quite strange how such an evident characteristic of storytelling never struck me before. But then, I did not have an experience with dastangoi. During a workshop conducted by Mahmood Farooqui and Danish Hussain, one of the fundamental truths was realized – what you believe is what you see. What is Dastangoi? The word ‘Dastangoi’ is [...]

Saluting Dads on Father’s Day

neena.a — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:19:34 +0000

Celebrated on the third Sunday of June, Father’s Day honors fathers and celebrates fatherhood. Although mothers play an important role in the upbringing of a child, the role of a father cannot be ignored. Dad is someone special who teaches his children a lot of things through his behavior. Happy Father’s Day: Honouring Dads It was my [...]

Jonathan Livingston Seagull: By Bach

Ankit Chadha — Mon, 31 May 2010 12:44:37 +0000

I have always believed that all of us are capable of knowing the higher purpose of life. There’s nothing mysterious about it. Probably, it has been the refusal of societies, like the Gull Brotherhood in Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Bach, to accept the new learning that has kept us away from that feeling of freedom [...]

Jonathan Livingston Seagull: Part 2 and 3

Ankit Chadha — Mon, 31 May 2010 12:16:46 +0000

“Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish” – the famous phrase has been inspiring for many. While reading Jonathan Livingston Seagull, the two pieces of the phrase formed the two different perspectives that clashed. The Gull Brotherhood was not hungry to learn. The only purpose of its flights was to satisfy hunger. On the other hand, Jonathan the [...]

Power of Number 8: Meaning and Significance

hammad.k — Fri, 28 May 2010 08:51:31 +0000

Number 8 is the base figure of the octal number system and has been the axis around which the number systems evolved across the globe. The most commonly used decimal system can be, chronologically, traced back to the octal system adding more substance to the belief that the number 8 is the number of regeneration [...]

Sidin Vadukut’s Dork: Robin and His Beliefs

Ankit Chadha — Thu, 20 May 2010 08:56:24 +0000

Sidin Vadukut’s Dork – The Incredible Adventures of Robin Einstein Varghese is an amusing read. While the way the protagonist has been sketched keeps you engaged, the uniqueness of Robin’s character makes you ponder. Dork: To Succeed, Believe You Will! Robin screws up too often for somebody to imagine that he would one day go on to [...]