Tag: Mother Ganga
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September 27, 2020
World Rivers Day Message
On World Rivers Day, Sadhviji calls for a global commitment to protect the planet’s freshwater. Drawing on the sacred example of Mother Ganga, she reminds us that safeguarding our rivers requires compassion, conscious choices, and collective action before the world’s water crisis becomes irreversible.
March 8, 2019
The Grace of Mother Ganga – Provider for All
True tolerance is only the beginning. Sadhviji explores how spiritual growth invites us to move beyond merely tolerating differences toward genuine respect, acceptance, and love, breaking down the inner walls that keep us separate from one another.
January 4, 2019
A Summer Evening on the Banks of Ganga
A sunset walk along the banks of Mother Ganga becomes a meditation on life, death, devotion, and the sacred rhythm of existence. Through vivid scenes from Rishikesh, Sadhviji reflects on a culture where joy and sorrow, celebration and loss, flow together as naturally as the river itself.
April 8, 2015
Reflections on Water from the Banks of Mother Ganga
What does water teach us about the way we live? A reflection from the banks of Mother Ganga on conscious living, environmental responsibility, and the spiritual choices that shape our future.
June 20, 2013
Bhaav (devotion) to Bhaya (fear): Living in the Shelter and at the Mercy of Mother Ganga
When devotion turns to fear, Mother Ganga reminds us that true reverence means protecting nature—not simply praying to it. A powerful reflection on the Uttarakhand floods and our responsibility to live in harmony with the natural world.
May 4, 2013
The Call of the Sacred Snan – Kumbha Mela
Why do tens of millions journey to the Kumbh Mela? An exploration of faith, the sacred waters of Mother Ganga, and the profound spiritual transformation that draws pilgrims from around the world.
September 1, 2011
A summer evening on the banks of Ganga in Rishikesh
An evening walk along the banks of Mother Ganga becomes a meditation on life, death, devotion, and the profound wisdom of embracing the whole of existence.
September 1, 2011
Healing in Spiritual India
Can love, purpose, and spiritual community heal childhood trauma? The remarkable story of two orphaned boys challenges conventional psychology and offers a different vision of healing.
September 1, 2011
Uttarakhand as a Hotspot for Yoga and Ayurveda
Why are thousands of people traveling to Rishikesh in search of yoga? A reflection on the deeper meaning of health, wholeness, and the spiritual transformation found in the Himalayas.
September 1, 2011
From West to East to West again – Seekers and Pilgrims in Haridwar and Rishikesh
Why do people travel across the world to Rishikesh? A reflection on preserving India’s spiritual heritage in an increasingly modern world—and why authentic wisdom must never be sacrificed for convenience.