(Exploring Bhagavad Gītā 3.9 through modern health research) We often think of wellness in terms of diet, exercise, or medicine. But the Bhagavad Gita reminds us of a deeper truth -that the intention behind our actions shapes our health just…
One of the most beautiful verses of the Yajurveda (36.17) declares: ‘Shantiḥ Shantiḥ Shantiḥ – May there be peace in heaven, peace in space, peace on Earth; peace in waters, herbs, trees, and peace in all beings.’ At first glance,…
Verse: Sanskrit (Devanāgarī):आपूर्यमाणमचलप्रतिष्ठंसमुद्रमापः प्रविशन्ति यद्वत् ।तद्वत्कामा यं प्रविशन्ति सर्वेस शान्तिमाप्नोति न कामकामी ॥ २.७० ॥ Transliteration (IAST):āpūryamāṇam acala-pratiṣṭhaṁsamudram āpaḥ praviśanti yadvat |tadvat-kāmā yaṁ praviśanti sarvesa śāntim āpnoti na kāma-kāmī || 2.70 || Translation (faithful sense): “As the waters enter into…
In the Ṛgveda, two great forces are often mentioned side by side: Sūrya (the Sun) and Agni (fire). The sages saw them not as separate, but as two expressions of the same cosmic energy. The Sun was the fire of…
When we think of the oldest texts of humanity, we often imagine myth or legend. But the Ṛgveda, the first of the four Vedas, is more than ancient poetry. Composed over 3,000 years ago, it is humanity’s earliest recorded dialogue…
We all know sunlight makes our mornings brighter – but did you know it also makes your brain sharper, your mood happier, and your sleep deeper? The Sun is more than just a glowing ball in the sky. It’s nature’s…
AbstractThe Sun (Sūrya) occupies a foundational place in Vedic thought, revered simultaneously as a cosmic deity, a temporal regulator, and the sustainer of life. This article examines solar depictions in Vedic and post-Vedic literature through the lens of modern science-…
In today’s fast-paced, hyperconnected, and often fragmented world, the ancient Sanskrit mantra ‘Lokaḥ Samastāḥ Sukhino Bhavantu’ holds striking relevance. Translated as ‘May all beings, in all realms, be happy and free,’ this simple yet profound verse serves as both a…
Abhimanyu Kumar MS MD PhD I. Introduction: The Vedas, ancient Indian texts dating back millennia, are a repository of profound wisdom that extends beyond ritualistic practices to encompass intricate understandings of human behavior, relationships, and societal structures 1. These scriptures…
In an era without microscopes or quantum computers, ancient Indian sages sat in deep meditation and unveiled secrets about reality that modern scientists are only now beginning to confirm. The Upanishads, these magnificent philosophical texts penned over two and a…