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CultureArticle17 Oct, 2020

Revelation of Ajanta and Ancient Indian Mural Paintings

India has one of the finest traditions of painting of the world, coming fromancient times.

CultureArticle29 Sep, 2020

Maya, the first deity

In Indic thought, the final truth which is sought is formless, arupa or nirguna. According to the Chitrasutra, for seeing the eternal, eyes are to be closed in meditation. Thus, in the heart of the...

CultureArticle10 Sep, 2020

Leaving behind the transitory world

In ancient Buddhist, Jaina and Ajivika edifices, the simplest form, the stupa, was placed in the heart of the sacred space. In Hindu temples, it was the linga, or symbol, the mark of the formless...

CultureArticle30 Aug, 2020

Ascent to the final truth

The great Borobudur stupa of the 8th-9th century CE in Indonesia clearly illustrates the purpose of the stupa in Buddhist thought. The vast stupa has exquisite relief made around it, which one sees...

CultureArticle20 Aug, 2020

Liberation from attachments

Stupas are amongst the earliest Indian monuments which survive both of the Buddhist and Jaina traditions. Recent excavations near Nalanda have also unearthed a large stupa made between the 8th and...

CultureArticle12 Aug, 2020

Web of 'Samsara'

It was the beginning of the First Millennium BCE. There were many principalities of the northern plains of India. Some of them were Gana-Sanghas, with an elected council that ruled. In others, the...

CultureOpinion28 Jul, 2020

The slayer of Mahishasur

Perhaps the most favourite subject of the early Indian sculptor is Durga as Mahishasurmardini, where she kills the demon of ignorance in the form of a mahisha or buffalo. The depiction of her in a 7th century cave at Mamallapuram is one of the finest...

CultureArticle23 Jul, 2020

Beyond the self

For the sculptor in ancient India, the grace of divinity is everywhere. The stone before him contains the image of divinity and it is for him to but remove the outward aspects and to reveal that...

CultureArticle21 Jul, 2020

A search for divine grace

In ancient Indian philosophy, the high purpose of life is to seek reintegration with the one. To perceive ourselves as part of the divinity of existence, thereby to lose the pain of a life caught...

CultureArticle15 Jul, 2020

Adoration of dieties

The word “Puja” has sometimes been misinterpreted, by European writers, as “prayer”. Others have understood it correctly to mean “adoration”. Indic deities are adored, with incense, water, milk,...

Yoga & SpiritualityOpinion15 Jul, 2020

Inner harmony - key to strong immune system

For 10 years, I have discussed health and yoga with senior mainstream doctors in India, USA and Germany. They are clear that inner peace is essential for a healthy immune system. It is essentially the balance within us which protects and heals us. Of...

Yoga & SpiritualityOpinion15 Jul, 2020

The oneness of all life forms

This photograph is from the Sanchi Stupa II, c. 100 BCE. This joyous photo is of a composite creature. The depiction displays the oneness of all life forms. It is such a delightful and happy creature, with the qualities of an elephant, cow, deer and...

Yoga & SpiritualityArticle15 Jul, 2020

Smiling Elephant

The Indian artist has long been famous for the very human depiction of animals. This is for the simple reason that these artists do not see any difference between human and animal beings. This...

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