Jagannath, The Charioteer
Kato:panishad uses a metaphor ratha, chariot for human body. If the body is a chariot, who is traveling in it? Who is its charioteer? What kind of horses does this body chariot have? What are the reins of its horses?
Vasantha Navaratri
There are traditionally two sets of navaratri uthsavams celebrated annually. The first one is vasantha navaratri, celebrated from Ugadi (marking of a new year following movement of the moon, lunar calendar) to Sri Ramanavami. The second one is sarad
Life After Death
For centuries together doctors, scientists, philosophers have been fascinated about life after death. As part of some experiments conducted by research labs across the top universities and research centres around the world, volunteers recorded what near-death experience, or an
Moksha in 48 Minutes!?
Once upon a time, there was a sage named Khatvanga. Indra sought his help to deal with some evil powers. The sage successfully satisfied Indra's request. He then offered the sage a boon in return of his favour. The
