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Swami Brahmavidananda SaraswatiFree Press Journal |
The column reflects on how rumours can spread fear during crises and urges citizens to act responsibly. It emphasises that while questioning the...
The debate over protest and patriotism highlights the distinction between opposing a government and undermining national interest. While dissent is...
Rising anxiety in modern life is rooted in the illusion of control, the writer explains, arguing that true peace comes from acceptance rather than...
Makar Saṅkrānti is far more than a harvest festival. Marking the sun’s transit into Makara, it symbolises a sacred cosmic shift and gratitude...
Power, whether held by individuals or nations, must be guided by ethics and dharma. From schoolyards to global politics, misuse of power breeds harm...
New Year resolutions often fail because they are not linked to genuine priorities or realistic habits. Lasting change comes from aligning goals with...
As the Earth completes another orbit around the sun, the New Year becomes a moment for reflection and renewal. Seen through Sanātana Dharma, this...
Whether in Bengal last year or Nepal now, we are witnessing violent, undemocratic regime changes orchestrated by fringe elements and international...
Today we celebrate all over the country—in every ashram, every temple, and crores of homes—Krishna Janmashtami, the birth of Sri Krishna, the...
In the past week, there have been considerable discussions about the emergency declared in 1975—one of the darkest chapters of our democracy. Those...
In the corporate world, you raise funds through marketing and selling tangible products or services. In a spiritual setup, you must raise funds...
Some of my readers ask: How can so many people die simultaneously in accidents like plane crashes, natural calamities, explosions or volcanic...
This article responds to a question raised by one of my readers: "How do we handle the loss of a loved one?" There are no easy answers. There are...
One of the main reasons is that they don't recognise that spirituality is a lifestyle—it's a way of living. You can't just do some meditation or...
Most Indians have heard about Adi Shankararacharya, but very few have an understanding of what he truly is. Some people, including certain spiritual...
The whole world is celebrating the surgical strikes of the Indian Defence Forces on the nine terrorist camps in Pakistan. So why are we talking about...
If we exercise this freedom of choice appropriately, even the most horrible situation or tragedy can be converted into an opportunity that leads us to...
With SSC and many other exam results out, thousands of students are choosing careers that will shape their lives. Elders and parents typically offer...
Another dastardly terrorist attack in Kashmir, albeit after a long time. It is easy to blame intelligence failure, to blame our forces for what has...
Even in the very first meeting with Sri Rama, Lord Rama recognises Hanumanji not just as a devotee but as a thinker, a diplomat, and a statesman par...
There have been some very interesting but hardly noticed events happening in society. Gudi Padwa, or Ugadi, and Good Friday fell practically on the...
In all my years of teaching, I see a common pattern among the so-called spiritual people. Very often, they perform some technique in the name of...
A lot of well-meaning people, especially at conferences, say ‘All religions are the same.’ Although religious leaders are uncomfortable with these...
You can be a believer and be a Hindu. You can be an atheist and be a Hindu. You can believe in non-duality, Advaita and be a Hindu. You can follow...
The comments made by social media influencer Beerbiceps in ‘India has got latent’ on social media caused much outrage.
Well, this Valentine's Day, you'll find everyone waxing poetic about unconditional love, everyone seeking it. But almost no one speaks about getting...