Articles in Hinduism
Are we devaluing sex by glamorizing it?
By Chaitanya Charan Das
This article originally appeared in The Spiritual Scientist here
Our contemporary culture constantly glamorizes sex through gaudy images permeated with sexual undertones and overtones. Due to this incessant glamorization of sex, most people …
Aurangzeb, as he was, according to Mughal records – Part 2
by AIF Staff
Dara Shukoh’s farcical trial and verdict.
Dara’s immense popularity and sympathy for him among the masses was evident when he along with his young son was taken out on the streets of Delhi on …
Zakir Naik’s idea of Peace?
By: Student of Chartered Accountancy from Mumbai (article received via email)
For those who don’t know Dr. Zakir Naik proclaims himself to be a student of comparative religions. He gives lectures and seminars on Islam and …
Holy Cow!
By Subramanium Swamy
Posted by AIF Staff
This article originally appeared in the Express Buzz here. Photo credit : harmonist.us
Our West-influenced intellectuals sneer at the mention of the cow. The same intellectuals first sneered at yoga. Now …
Are we becoming a society of materialistic fanatics?
By Chaitanya Charan Das
The rampant corruption and the blatant inequity that assault us in our current socioeconomic system are symptoms of the materialistic fanaticism that is afflicting humanity today. Just as religious fanatics care for …
Chanakya’s Letter to Chandragupta on the “Soldier”
By AIF Staff
“History does not repeat itself,” it is famously said, “but fools repeat history.” Philosopher-poet George Santayana put it slightly differently when he wrote— “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat …
All we need is a “Tiger” Mom
By Arise India Forum Staff
The tales of pampered children having gone awry en-route their path to adulthood is too familiar these days…Drunken parties, cultural insensitivity, disrespect towards parents and traditions – all these might sound …
The Eightfold Path of Buddhism
The Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism, describes the way to the end of suffering, as it was laid out by Siddhartha Gautama. It is a practical guideline to ethical and mental development with the goal …
Women in Hinduism – Part 2
By Arise India Forum Staff
Adapted from www.hinduwisdom.info with permissions
“Hindu have venerated the feminine element under its different manifestations: Mahalaxmi, Mahakali, Mahasaraswati, Maheshwari – and even India is feminine: “Mother India.She is the consciousness transcending all …
Women in Hinduism – Part 1
By Arise India Forum Staff
Adapted from www.hinduwisdom.info with permission
In ancient India, women occupied a very important position, in fact a superior position to, men. It is a culture whose only words for strength and power …
