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Bhishma's Vow in the Mahabharata Proves That Duty Without Desire Is Its Own Kind of Abandonment

He Chose Duty Before Anyone Asked Him ToBhishma did not make one vow. He made two, on the same day, and the second is the one nobody talks about. The first was celibacy. The second was the renunciation of the throne of Hastinapura. His father Shantanu wanted to marry Satyavati,…

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Why Did Bhishma Accept Death at Shikhandi’s Hands? The Untold Story

Bhishma Pitamah was one of the greatest warriors of the Mahabharata, yet even he could not escape the consequences of choices made long before the Kurukshetra war. His fall raises a fascinating question: Was Bhishma’s death at the hands of Shikhandi truly destined? The answer is closely connected with Amba,…

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What the Mahabharata Reveals About the Pandavas' Birth May Surprise You

The Mahabharata is filled with stories that go far beyond battles and kingdoms. Many of its most fascinating lessons lie in the traditions, customs, and values of ancient India. One question that often surprises readers is this: If the Pandavas were born through divine blessings from different gods, why were…

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Why Is the Practice of Niyog Rarely Talked About in the Mahabharata?

Ancient Indian society followed many structured traditions rooted in dharma, duty, and social responsibility. One such regulated practice was Niyog, created to preserve family lineage during times of crisis. In the Mahabharata era, continuity of lineage was considered essential for social stability and spiritual order. Niyog was not based on…

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Lord Paul obituary

Industrialist and philanthropist who served as deputy speaker of the House of Lords for two years

The Guardian - UK

Ambika survived years of her brother’s abuse. That her parents turned a blind eye remains a source of great pain

It’s one of the most common forms of domestic violence, yet it can be psychologically threatening for parents to acknowledge that one child has abused another

The Guardian - AU

Ticket to freedom: free bus rides for women spark joy for millions in Karnataka

The state government has launched free bus travel for women in an attempt to boost employment, and the change has been heartily welcomed

The Guardian - AU

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