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The Causes & Cures Of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, emotion, behaviour and perception. In the previous article, we discussed its symptoms. Today, we look at its etiology and treatment. Etiology of Schizophrenia. This category can be broadly divided into biological, environmental and psychological factors.  Biological Factors. Family, twin and adoption studies favour the idea that […]

The Spirit of the Mahabharata is still Relevant. Here’s why!

The epic of Mahabharata was written ages ago and yet it continues to overwhelm us with the amount of wisdom it carries in each word. This epic is revered not only because of its poetic grandeur but also because of the deep philosophical lessons that form its very foundation. Here are 5 important lessons from […]

What do the Upanishads have to say about Rituals?

Upanishads are the concluding portion of the Vedas and are therefore rightly called ‘Vedanta’. Ten or eleven Upanisads out of a 108 are regarded as important and authentic. Passionate yearning for knowledge, restless striving after truth and a ceaseless search for reality have found a most touching expression in them.  The word ‘Upanishad’ is derived […]

What Can We Learn From Vivekananda Today?

Nandita Kochar Born and raised in Calcutta originally as Narendra Nath Datta, Swami Vivekananda played an extremely important role in the spiritual and philosophical enlightenment of the Indian masses. He led the spread of the Vedanta philosophy in the West and even established Ramakrishna mission, an organisation named after his Guru that dedicated itself to […]