Dr. Mala Kapadia, director of the Anaadi Centre for Indigenous Knowledge Systems at the Anaadi Foundation, shares knowledge and practices...

In this post, we elaborate Shriman Adinarayanan's response to the question "What are the different types of Mukti?". Mukti, or moksha,...

There is much variation in the accounts of Skanda’s birth across the Purāṇas and Itihāsas. The story of Skanda’s birth is given in the...

Brahmacharya Deeksha, a vital concept in Sanatana Dharma, represents a vow of celibacy and self-discipline aimed at achieving spiritual...

The Mukhya-Devatas of Pitṛ Loka In the vast expanse of Hindu cosmology, the Pitṛs hold a significant place as upa-devatas, or demigods,...

The narratives of the three sisters—Aparṇā, Ekaparṇā, and Ekapāṭalā—shine brightly, illustrating the profound power of austerity and penance

In the 14th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, Bhagavan Krishna imparts profound wisdom to Arjuna about the three gunas or modes of material...

Insights from Bhagavad Gita, Ashtanga Hridayam, Vidura Neeti and Tirukkural on the power of pure speech!

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Bhakti, or devotion, is the heart and soul of of Sanatana Dharma. It is the path of love and surrender to the Divine, fostering a deep...

Here is our upcoming program Indic Philosophy, Pedagogy and Methodology of Teaching and Learning Those interested in teaching IKS to...

Meditation, a timeless practice revered across cultures, serves as a path to inner peace, clarity, and spiritual growth. Among the...

In today's fast-paced world, making thoughtful decisions often feels like a luxury. We're bombarded with choices every day.

In these series of articles we summarise select works including chapters of the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads for the benefit of beginners...

The Mundaka Upanishad is one of the principal Upanishads, a key scripture in the corpus of Hindu philosophical texts known collectively...

Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita provides insights on the Path of Action.

Vidura Neeti, an integral part of the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata, encapsulates the sage advice given by Vidura, the wise minister of...