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A New Me – Mānas Samvatsar
Samvatsar is a Sanskrit word for “year” or “era,” with various types linked to historical events in India. Spiritual leader Morāri Bāpu’s Rām kathā in Dharampur, Gujarat, is title as Mānas Samvatsar, signifying a fresh start. He seeks forgiveness and encourages people to return to Sanātan Dharma, emphasising introspection, repentance, and positive change. This prompts… Read more
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BAPS Ground Zero: Meeting Pujya Brahmvihāri Swāmi at Neasden Temple, London, UK
The content discusses my spiritual encounter with Pujya Brahmvihāri Swāmi and the spiritual insights gained from the conversation. Pujya Swāmi emphasises living selflessly and the significance of life’s defining moments. The exchange is summarised as an embodiment of “Love,” linking to my understanding of love and my sincere request for the sādhu to bless me… Read more
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Śri Rādhā Raman Ji
The story of Śri Rādhā Raman Ji and his temple in Vrindavan, India is a tale of divine manifestation. The deity emerged from the Kali Gandaki river in Nepal and was brought to Vrindavan by Śri Gopāla Bhatt Goswāmi. The deity’s unique features and divine presence continue to captivate devotees from around the world. Read more
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Meerā bāi and Surdās Ji
Surdās ji and Meerā bai, both poets from the 14th century, shared similar themes in their poetry without ever meeting. Their works express the importance of appreciating the true value of things and people, not just their outward appearance. This wisdom encourages a deeper awareness of our surroundings and life. Despite their differences, they convey… Read more
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What is Love?
What is love? Bhagwān Rajneesh (Osho) and Jiddu Krishnamurti, the two best thinkers of the 21st century helps us understand the meaning of love. Read more
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BAPS : A Modern Spiritual Organisation
Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha) is a spiritual institution that is quickly expanding and gaining popularity among the Indian Hindu community. What does the organisation do differently to reach out to the masses? Based on my interactions with the BAPS satsangis (devotees), this is an attempt to share my understanding of… Read more
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Bhavin Shukla has been working as an IT Consultant in the data space for more than 25 Years. As a Data and Analytics professional, he has worked extensively for years on complex IT Transformation Programmes, setting up Data Ecosystems, within Health, Finance, Retail, Insurance and Telco domains. Contact the author at shuklabhavin@yahoo.com, on LinkedIn, or through Twitter if you have any questions.
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