Fate Served on a Plate
Our past, present and future is governed by the world of energy, physical attempts to alter it do not work. Let us understand this with an e... Continue Reading
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The (un)Scientific Method
Today is an age of reason and science. So much so that anyone who believes in anything that can’t be deduced logically and replicated throug... Continue Reading
Essence of Herbs – Rasa (taste)
Dashanan’s wife, Mandodari was bearing his child in her womb, and under terrible pain, when she asked him, ‘Oh Lord of three Worlds, with yo... Continue Reading
MUSHROOM EXTRAVAGANZA
Mushrooms can be great when combined with eggs. You can make mushroom and garlic scrambled eggs or even a mushroom omelette. They can be mar... Continue Reading
Say Yes to Mushrooms
Long celebrated as a superfood and source of powerful nutrients, fresh mushrooms are a healthy addition to your plate. Mushrooms not only co... Continue Reading
Parijat, the Divine Flower
Nature holds in its fold, some of the deepest and breath takingmysteries, parijat or night jasmine is one such mystery. The beautiful flower... Continue Reading
Asofoetida
Asafoetida or hing makes for an indispensable part of the Indian cuisine, especially in curries and dals. Its distinct flavour and aroma can... Continue Reading
Vibhuti Paad, Yogsutra 1
Patanjali details the 6th limb of ashtang yoga, देशबन्धश्चित्तस्य धारणा॥१॥ Deshabandhashchittasya dhaaranaa ॥01॥ Desha: place Bandhah: bindi... Continue Reading
Corona vs Karma
Humans have recently encountered a massive upheaval which is only one of its kind and scale. The so-called race for rapid development has co... Continue Reading
Nandi
Tvarye tushte aham tushtah, kupite kupitastvaham | tvattah priyataro nasti mamanyo dvijpungva || (From Varah Purana) Says Lord Shiv to Nandi... Continue Reading
Why Do Some Birds Fly in a V?
You might have often seen birds in the sky flying in a v-formation. Its not just a formation, it turns out that they are actually pulling of... Continue Reading
Madhubani
Madhubani, literally translates as ‘from the forests of honey’, and refers to the traditional wall art of the ancient city of Mithila (prese... Continue Reading
Where the Hare chase the Hound
As per popular folklore, two local chiefs Hakka and Bukka were on a hunting expedition when they witnessed a fascinating event – A hou... Continue Reading
yogsutra – Vibhuti Paad, Yogsutra 3
Patanjali details the 7th limb of ashtang yoga, तदेवार्थमात्रनिर्भासं स्वरूपशून्यमिव समाधिः॥३॥ Tadevaarthamaatranirbhaasam svarupashunyamiva... Continue Reading