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Sleep Paralysis: Shadows in the Midnight Mind
Have you ever woken up in the dead of night? You are fully aware of your surroundings but unable to move a single muscle. Your body feels frozen, your breath shallow, and—just at the edge of your vision—dark shapes seem to stir. This chilling phenomenon is known as sleep paralysis. It is a mysterious state where…
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Aihole Heritage Walk: Sculptures That Speak
Walking through Aihole feels like stepping into an open-air museum where every stone has a story to tell. This ancient town in Karnataka is known as the “cradle of Indian temple architecture”. It boasts over a hundred intricately carved temples. Each temple echoes the brilliance of the Chalukyan era. The sculptures here are more than…
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Lord Krishna’s Flute: Melody of Eternity
Among the countless symbols of Indian spirituality, none shines brighter than the image of Lord Krishna with his divine flute. Krishna stands in Vrindavan under the Kadamba tree. He is adorned with a gentle smile and eyes full of compassion. He plays a melody that is said to be unlike any other sound in existence.…
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Echoes of Antiquity: Hurrian Hymn No. 6
Across the sands of time, music has always carried the stories of civilizations. A haunting melody was etched into clay tablets nearly 3,400 years ago. This was long before modern instruments, notations, or streaming platforms. Known today as Hurrian Hymn No. 6, this ancient composition from the city of Ugarit in Mesopotamia is widely regarded as…
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Flute Notes: Breathing Life Into Silence
The flute has always been more than just a musical instrument. It is a voice of the wind, a bridge between silence and song. The flute has played in ancient temples and folk traditions. It has joined modern orchestras and soulful solos. The flute has carried emotions that words often fail to express. Its gentle…
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Mundeshwari Devi Temple: Journey into Timelessness
Perched gracefully on the Kaimur Hills of Bihar, the Mundeshwari Devi Temple is more than just an architectural wonder. It is a living testament to India’s timeless spiritual heritage. This shrine is believed to be the oldest functional temple in the world. It is dedicated to Goddess Mundeshwari, an incarnation of Shakti. The temple has been a…
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Tilak and Third Eye: A Sacred Touch of Awakening
Across cultures and traditions, the forehead has always been regarded as the seat of inner wisdom and spiritual power. In Hinduism, the tilak is a simple yet profound mark. It is applied between the eyebrows. It carries a symbolism that goes far beyond ritual. This spot is known as the ajna chakra or the “third…
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Guru Purnima: Honoring the Eternal Guiding Star
Guru Purnima is a sacred festival. It is dedicated to expressing gratitude to the spiritual and academic teachers. These teachers illuminate our lives with wisdom. This auspicious occasion falls on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashadha. It reminds us of the eternal guiding star—the Guru. The Guru dispels the darkness of…