This article was originally published in The Pioneer, here. In America, one of the biggest holidays of the year is Thanksgiving. The feast is in honor of the first good harvest after the pilgrims came to the new land. In theory, this holiday is a beautiful...
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This article was published on The Pioneer, here. Lighting oil lamps are one of the most common daily rituals in Indian tradition. Whether in temples, in homes, in offices or simply in small shrines on a shelf in a dorm room, one will always find a...
Read MoreIn her reflections on the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati ji expounds on the nature of obstacles in our lives as originating from the mind. So we seek connection with Lord Ganesha, offering our minds, asking for grace to let go of attachments,...
Read MoreOn this auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturthi, Sadhvi ji looks at the deep symbolic aspects of this sacred day and the Divine attributes of Lord Ganesh. Lord Ganesh is the epitome of wisdom and auspiciousness. He is the Divine remover of the obstacles in our lives....
Read MoreSadhvi Bhagawatiji emphasised to all the Rishikumars who had all completed their Janeu Sanskar (Yagyo Pavit) that the true Rakhi is not just one that we physically tie on our hands but the sutra (thread) that the Guru Mantra weaves in their lives. She reminds...
Read MoreSadhvi Bhagawatiji emphasised to all the Rishikumars who had all completed their Janeu Sanskar (Yagyo Pavit) that the true Rakhi is not just one that we physically tie on our hands but the sutra (thread) that the Guru Mantra weaves in their lives. She reminds...
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This article was published on The Speaking Tree, here. On the beautiful holiday of Raksha Bandhan, the holiday of love, brotherhood, sisterhood, friendship and protection, let us use this opportunity to examine the depths of our relationships. Deep connection is one of the most important aspects...
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