Nation and Development – Part II

In Satya Yug all people lived by Sanatan Dharma Principles and hence the Rashtra was quite stable. All people were Satwic. They were enjoying peace and comforts in life. There was neither illness nor any painful experience for the people. The traditions established mainly had the triod of Vedas, Adhyatma…

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Nation and Development – Part I

NATION & DEVELOPMENT by Prof. M. D. Apte Nation is a philosophical term describing a geographic portion of land where all people staying had similar thinking and common heritage, traditions, culture and inherent affinity towards one another. The heritage sites were pilgrimage centers spread all over the land and they…

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Hinduism or the Sanatana Dharma

Hinduism is the predominant religion of the Indian subcontinent with over 1 billion followers. Hinduism cannot be attributed to any single doctrine (or set of beliefs) and represents numerous traditions. Unlike other religions, Hinduism is a way of life, a Dharma (Sanatana Dharma), the law that governs all action. Origin…

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Navratri Festival 2012 & Durga Puja – Nine Divine Nights

JAI MATADI! The Navratri festival is celebrated to mark the expression of Goddess Durga in the form of Shakti (energy). It’s a joyous way of worshipping Goddess Durga and is celebrated all over India and across the world by Indians with great pomp and show. The Navaratri festival will be…

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Gautam Buddha and Buddhism

Gautam Buddha was one of the greatest spiritual leaders of the world who conveyed the message of truth, serenity, humankind and equality. His theories and preaching became the base of Buddhism, one of world’s leading religions, followed by most people in Japan, China, and Burma etc. He is believed to…

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B.R. (Bhimrao Ramji) Ambedkar

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar born to Shri Ramji Sukhpal and Bhimabai on 14th April 1891 in Madhya Pradesh was a well known Indian Jurist, Political leader, Philosopher, Anthropologist, Historian, and Editor. He was also the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of Indian Constitution and was chiefly responsible for drafting of The…

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Independence Day of India, 15th August 2012 – Live Webcast

15th August, 1947 is celebrated as the Independence Day in India, commemorating India’s independence from the British occupation and its birth as a sovereign nation. India achieved independence following over 250 years of Mughal rule and 200 years of British rule. It was on this day when India was sworn…

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Bitter gourd or Karela – Medicinal Uses & Ayurvedic Home Remedies

Momordica charantia known asbitter gourd or bitter melon or bitter squash in English, Karavella in Sanskrit and Karela in Hindi is a tropical and subtropical vine of the unsavory yet very nutritious and healthy. It’s a valuable herb gifted to us by Mother Nature and considered one of the best…

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Lokpal Update – Round 3 of the India Against Corruption

Round 3 of the India Against Corruption’s movement is happening at the historic Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, the seat of power in India. The new form of the Jan Lokpal movement was kicked off with Manish Sisodia, Gopal Rai and Arvind Kejriwal’s fast. It seems like a do-or-die battle…

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Courage and Compassion

Once the army of courageous and powerful Chatrapati Shivaji attacked a small kingdom of Ballari situated in southern India. The soldiers of Ballari fought bravely but eventually got defeated being lesser in number and strength. More than half of the battalion was killed in the battle and those who remained…

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