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Why Meditation Has Deep Roots in Hinduism

Hinduism is not built around a single founder or one fixed book. It is a broad spiritual tradition that focuses on self-realization, inner discipline, and connection with the divine. Meditation fits naturally into this framework because it is a direct method to explore the mind and understand the self. In…

MyLifeXP · Feb 25

Son Says “Not My Mother” After 25 Years Because She Chose Christianity

After more than two decades of separation, what should have been a joyful reunion turned into heartbreak and controversy. Sushila Murmu, a woman from Jharkhand, was recently traced by volunteers after being missing for over 25 years. But when her long-lost son learned she was now a Christian, he refused…

Times Life · Feb 24

MAGA Christians increasingly say that a normal, important human trait is sinful

Throughout history, leaders have politicized religion and vilified empathy to keep power.

We Got This Covered · Feb 24

Buddhist monks rally in Sri Lanka to pressure the government for a wider role in affairs of state

Hundreds of Buddhist monks have rallied in the capital of Sri Lanka to protest alleged government disrespect of their religion and disregard for a long-standing tradition that they be consulted in matters of state

The Independent UK · Feb 20

If Dharma Is Weakening, Why Are Temples More Crowded Than Ever?

“अहिंसा परमो धर्मः” Non-violence is the highest dharma. These words echo across scriptures, temples, and spiritual discourses. They are simple. Clear. Non-negotiable. And yet, we live in a time when brutality flashes across our screens daily. Children dying in war zones. Civilians trapped between bombs and ideology. Communities divided in…

Times Life · Feb 18

5 Countries Where Hindu Gods Are Worshipped Differently

“एकं सद्विप्रा बहुधा वदन्ति” Rigveda 1.164.46 Truth is one, the wise describe it in many ways. Have you ever wondered what happens to faith when it crosses borders? When people migrate, trade, build kingdoms, or settle on distant islands, they carry their gods with them. But something beautiful happens along…

Times Life · Feb 18

If Ravana Was Evil, Why Is He Worshipped in Some Places?

“रामो विग्रहवान् धर्मः” Rama is the embodiment of dharma. This declaration from the Valmiki Ramayana sets the tone for how generations have understood the epic. Rama represents righteousness. Ravana represents adharma. Every year on Dussehra, his effigy is burned to symbolize the destruction of evil. Yet here is a question…

Times Life · Feb 18

Indian Roller: The Colorful Bird of India Folklore

Differences from other species

A calm Indian Roller resting on a tree branch, commonly seen across Indian farmlands and open forests.

At a distance the species can be mistaken for the European roller, which is a migrant through parts of the Indian roller's range. The European roller has a longer…

Times Pets · Feb 18

Why Prasad Feels Comforting Even If You’re Not Religious

Many people search online for why prasad feels peaceful, why temple food tastes different, or why spiritual food feels comforting. The answer goes beyond religion and enters psychology, culture, and human emotion. Prasad is more than food. It represents intention, gratitude, shared ritual, and memory. Experts in behavioral science explain…

MyLifeXP · Feb 17

Are Women Really Not Allowed in Temples During Periods? The Truth Explained

Every month, millions of women across India quietly ask themselves a question they rarely discuss openly: Should I enter the temple today? For some, the answer was taught in childhood — “No, not during periods.” For others, the rule feels confusing, inconsistent, or even unfair. But where did this belief…

Times Life · Feb 17