Religion and Spirituality

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Mahavatar Narsimha – A Cinematic Marvel Unfolding Vedic History

In May 2021, when director Ashwin Kumar shared with me an early clip of what he was working on, I sensed that something extraordinary...

Reflections on World Holy Name Week 2017 in Sri Dham Mayapur

“The Krishna consciousness movement has established its centre in Sri Mayapur, the birth site of Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, to give men the great...
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Main causes of repeating California fires

It's outright ignorance to turn a blind eye to the root cause of such repeated devastating wildfires and look for political gain every single...
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Knowing Sri Mayapur As It Is – 11

Association invokes interest. Association also nourishes interest. Exactly the opposite, disassociation diminishes interest. Interestingly though, disassociation does not necessarily destroy interest, especially if the...
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Stunning 5-minute visuals of Lord Nrsimha Abhishek in Sridham Mayapur

This year was a special Nrsimha Chaturdashi festival in Sridham Mayapur. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and government imposed lockdown, only a few devotees...
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Sriman Paradhyeya Prabhu – A Lost Jewel Who Exemplified Humility in Service

Indeed, Paradhyeya prabhu's life teaches us that true greatness in a devotee's life lies not in titles or positions, but in service and surrender devoid of any trace of desire for name and fame. He worked hard as a grihastha, never used his position to live lavishly, and always practiced a simple lifestyle.
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Sure Ways To Transcend Pain Forever

Pain is not always what we commonly think it is. Some pains are physical, while others are those originating in the mind. But regardless...
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Why Mahavatar Narsimha Pounced On The Box Office – Tips Filmmakers Better Not Ignore

When Mahavatar Narsimha was announced, a few so-called “traditional” filmmakers chuckled dismissively. For them, it was just another religious or a “mythological” movie, a...
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When Ignorance Meets Arrogance – CJI Gavai Controversy

It is not a small thing when a CJI makes statements in the Supreme Court of India. With the ongoing trend of uncalled-for side...
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The Shoe that Shook India’s Judiciary – Shoegate 2025

In 2008, Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi hurled his shoes at then US President George W. Bush, shouting, “This is for the widows and orphans!”...