Citrus fruits and their fragrances have delighted us since the beginning of recorded history. They are a part of our daily rituals like tea for millions of people around the world
As I read Vedic literature and its various interpretations and reflect upon them, I realise that one of the main tenets of Vedanta is a reflective study of yourself
As Basant rtu or spring arrives so do the harvest festivals because the Rabi crops are ripe for harvest. Traditionally, this season of agricultural renewal also starts the New Year for several communities across India
Traditions of cleaning have been a part of many cultures across the world. But more than cleaning, our lives today require decluttering
When we consciously begin the day by observing nature, its rhythms and experiencing their effects on life and us, we can align our senses with the natural elements and forces connected to them
The sweet, amorous intoxication of Spring is referred to time and again in classical Sanskrit poetry. Basant Rtu – Spring – is the season that is traditionally seen as the joyful renewal of nature and desire
One of the first textual references to Holi occurs in Ratnavali, a play or natika from the 7th century CE, written by Harsha Deva
The seasons are a part of our calendared lives. But we have, in a sense, distanced ourselves from their impact and meaning
Rta is integral to the Vedic worldview. Beginning with the Rig Veda, Rta is a consistent principle that permeates and underpins many different strands of Vedic philosophy and worldview
All forms of life, in particular human life, have long had a positive connection and relationship with the Moon and its myriad of phases