Just one more day from now, and Bodhi will be in Kolkata to celebrate the Durga Puja. The idol of Ma Durga has already been made and has arrived at the Baba Lokenath Temple, transported from the famous Kumortuli—a place known for its traditional artists, clay modelers, and expert sculptors. These artisans give form to […]
Category Archives: Spirituality & Well Being
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Sep
Sep
“PitruPaksha (पितृ पक्ष) “fortnight of the ancestors” is a 16–lunar day period in the Hindu calendar when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors , especially through food offerings. The period is also known as Pitri Paksha/Pitr-Paksha, PitriPokkho, Sorah Shraddha (“sixteen shraddhas”), Kanagat, Jitiya, Mahalaya, Apara Paksha and akhadpak, PitruPandharavda or pitrupaksh. “During this time, Hindus pay tribute to their ancestors for the reponse of their souls. […]
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Sep
Isn’t life about having a good work-life balance? But we realize it very late till life starts slipping out of hand. We keep on working day in and day out to achieve our goals and to be termed successful, in the bargain we get a highly compromised life. “No one on his deathbed ever said, […]
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Sep
Sep
Love is a small lamp, but it is enough, in fact more than enough. You don’t need to carry a sun with you, just a small lamp is enough in the dark night. Of course it sheds light only a few feet ahead of you but that’s all that is needed : You walk those […]
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May
May
Culture has not been able to come into being because of the family. We think that the unit of our family is everything – if the family is there, then we have everything. And the sicknesses which the family has given birth to never occur to us. Family is the first imprisonment. If it is […]
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Mar
We don’t want to see others happy. This can mean only one thing: that we are suicidal, that we are not even ready to see ourselves happy. We have invented the idea: “only when the whole world becomes unhappy can I be happy”. But how can one be happy when the whole world is unhappy? […]
Spirituality & Well Being
Unleashing the Profound Art of Healing: A Journey with Goddesses and Dragon Energies
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Dec
Dec
In the intricate tapestry of spiritual healing, the convergence of ancient wisdom and mystical energies can lead to transformative experiences that resonate deep within the soul. Siddhii Shaah, an esteemed expert and pioneer of Dragon and Goddess Healing in India, stands as a guiding light in this mystical journey, having empowered over 10,000 students with […]
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Dec
Dec
“Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account.” – Anne Wilson Schaef Once again, we are at the cusp of bidding goodbye to the year … …getting set to welcome New Year with open hearts! Sounds exciting? Indeed! We all look forward to the New Year […]
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Sep
Sep
If you have been following the rule of “Keep smiling” then may be it’s the time you re-think and do a little less of that all time grinning. The researchers have found that smiling frequently may actually make people feel worse if they’re faking it. That is smiling while not feeling like smiling at all. […]
“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” ― Leonard Cohen You must have noticed that we as in ourselves or any family member, friend or acquaintances immediately report or visit the doctor when we fall ill or develop some ailment or meet an accident. But do we care if a person […]