धर्मक्षेत्रे कुरुक्षेत्रे समवेता युयुत्सवः | मामकाः पाण्डवाश्चैव किमकुर्वत सञ्जय || Transliteration Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre samaveta yuyutsavah | Mamakah Pandavashchaiva kimakurvata Sanjaya || Translation “O Sanjaya, assembled in the holy land of Kurukshetra, and being desirous to fight, what did my sons and the sons
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The Myth of Passive Living In today’s fast-paced world, I frequently hear people, especially the younger generation, use the phrase “just go with the flow” as a mantra for living. It is often used as a defense mechanism to avoid getting irritated or
In the contemporary discourse surrounding marriage, a profound cultural amnesia has taken root. We are witnessing a widespread debate, often fueled by modern skepticism, regarding the traditional dynamics of Hindu marriage. Specifically, the custom of the bride moving to the groom’s home and
It is 2026. If you had asked me ten years ago what Bangalore would look like today, I would have painted a picture of seamless connectivity, smart signaling, and world-class urban mobility. We certainly have the tax revenue and the intellectual capital for
As the winter chill begins to wane and the first hints of warmth touch the Indian subcontinent, the nation unites to celebrate one of its most ancient and significant festivals. Whether it is called Pongal in the south, Lohri in the Punjab region,
Does money truly guarantee peace of mind? To answer this, we must look beyond our bank accounts and understand the evolution of value itself. From Barter to Byte: The Evolution of Trade Humanity’s relationship with value has undergone a massive transformation. Initially, we
Let’s be honest for a moment. If you walk into any household in India on an Ekadashi day, you will likely see people fasting. They might be abstaining from grains, eating only fruits, or perhaps not eating at all. But if you were
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