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Tulsi Vivah: the sacred marriage of earth and heaven
In the heart of the Hindu month of Kartik, when the monsoons have retreated and the air carries the first whisper of winter, millions of households across India prepare for an extraordinary wedding. The bride is no ordinary woman—she is Tulsi, the sacred basil plant, revered as a manifestation
            
        the war within: how self-rejection fuels our misery
We men often search for enemies in all the wrong places. The colleague who interrupts our presentation, the driver who cuts us off, the partner who forgets an anniversary—these become convenient targets for our explosive anger. We blame them for ruining our day, for triggering our rage, for making
            
        the story of Krishna and Sudama: a lesson in friendship and humility
The tale of Krishna and Sudama, also known as Kuchela, is one of the most touching stories from Indian tradition. It beautifully illustrates the values of true friendship, humility, and divine grace.
Sudama was Krishna’s childhood friend and classmate at Sage Sandipani’s gurukul. While Krishna later became the