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Mystic Mantra: The fires of Easter and Notre Dame

Mystic Mantra: The fires of Easter and Notre Dame

Coincidentally, one of the rituals at Easter night, celebrating Jesusâ€™ resurrection is the blessing of the new fire.

23 April 2019 2:06 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: From sleep to waking up

Mystic Mantra: From sleep to waking up

Father Dominic Emmanuel, a founder-member of the Parliament of Religions.

11 April 2019 2:03 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: Gossip kills

Mystic Mantra: Gossip kills

It is probably easier to give up on those visible things than tackling an invisible weakness embedded in human nature.

28 March 2019 1:34 AM IST

As a society, we are sometimes resistant to exploring the roots of violence. Part of our hesitation stems from the fact that violence is a deeply disturbing problem. (Representational Images)

Mystic Mantra: Violence breeds more violence

A person can defend oneself only when he or she has been practicing the spiritual means to reinforce oneself against...

28 Feb 2019 3:17 AM IST

6 low-cost ways to spend Valentines Day

Mystic Mantra: Valentine's heart

Today's celebrations are named after St. Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the 3rd century.

14 Feb 2019 1:41 AM IST

It would not be an exaggeration to say that Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was not born a saint but achieved it through readings and by leading a disciplined life.

Mystic Mantra: Martyr's Day musings

His martyrdom brought to fore the result of unrestrained hatred.

30 Jan 2019 2:47 AM IST

The Kumbh is celebrated with the belief that due to certain planetary positions, the positive energy levels of that particular place during a particular time, increases to its peak, thereby providing an atmosphere for spiritual growth and enlightenment. (Photo: AFP)

Mystic Mantra: In spiritual search of God

In Islam too the planet moon plays a significant role because of the use of a lunar Islamic calendar to determine the...

17 Jan 2019 1:13 AM IST

Sometimes, even more than what we can hold. So, one should surrender to the will of God and accept whatever he gives with gratitude and joy.

Mystic Mantra: Gratitude with hope

In the Bible, Jesus narrates to his disciples a parable about a king who was going abroad.

3 Jan 2019 12:41 AM IST

Fasting as a religious practice is followed in almost all the religions of the world. While it is difficult to trace the history of fasting in different religions, the Bible, well before some of its books started recording the life of Jesus Christ, makes several references to fasting.

Mystic Mantra: Long-awaited love

A white Christmas is naturally possible only in the northern hemisphere.

24 Dec 2018 12:07 AM IST

It is St. Nicholas who now every child remembers as Santa Claus and this is his story.

Mystic mantra: Let's emulate Santa's generosity to share

Remembering St. Nicholas today, can we identify those we could bring immense joy in this season leading up to Christmas?

6 Dec 2018 7:45 AM IST

Mother Teresa, who was canonised by Pope Francis in a grand ceremony in Vatican City (Photo: file)

Mystic Mantra: Visiting the sick

Sick people often question and sometimes even blame God for their sickness and sufferings.

21 Nov 2018 7:28 AM IST

Patients with an anxiety disorder had after meditation had sharply reduced stress hormone and inflammatory responses. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mystic Mantra: A time to retreat

The first important requirement to make a fruitful retreat is to choose a quiet place away from family, friends and...

8 Nov 2018 7:37 AM IST