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Deepavali or Diwali, one festival in the same country, but celebrated in vastly different ways.

Mystic Mantra: Light in darkness

Technically, darkness is nothing but lack of light just as evil is nothing but lack of goodness.

26 Oct 2018 7:44 AM IST

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

Mystic Mantra: Meditation and contemplation

Let us be also clear that meditation and contemplation are not contrary to one another.

26 Sept 2018 7:59 AM IST

No Christian celebration can ever be complete without a Cross being at its centre since Christians believe that Jesus Christs death on the Cross and his resurrection brought salvation to the world. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mystic Mantra: The exaltation of the Cross

A Cross and/or crucifix is a certain sign to recognise if one is a Christian or if it is a Christian institution.

13 Sept 2018 7:45 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: Friendship with God

Every person is complex and when two individuals enter a relationship, that complexity increases double fold.

29 Aug 2018 6:27 AM IST

This is 148th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi also being celebrated as International Non-Violence Day

Freedom from to freedom for

In the Catholic catechism we are taught that the purpose of our existence is to know serve and love God and to be happy...

15 Aug 2018 4:50 AM IST

Mindfulness-based stress reduction attempts to increase a persons attention to thoughts, emotions and sensations in the moment through yoga and meditation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mystic Mantra: Of arteries, stents and God

And a month before my 67th birthday, God is organising the broadening of my arteries to receive a more steady flow of...

3 Aug 2018 7:40 AM IST

The lack of information about the meticulously planned rescue had baffled observers given that the team were extracted safely. (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: The undying hope and survival

What was meant to be an hour-long adventure by Wild Boars , turned out to be a nightmare lasting 17 days!

17 July 2018 7:34 AM IST

The Holy Quran dedicates a whole chapter to Mary and alludes to her the title of the Mother of Jesus , the same as Christians do.

Mystic Mantra: Finding faith through doubt

Despite the fact of being a great apostle of Jesus, Thomas earned another, though not a complimentary epithet, of being...

3 July 2018 1:25 AM IST

FIFA is looking into reports of alleged homophobic chants by Mexico fans during their countrys 1-0 World Cup win against Germany at Moscows Luzhniki stadium. (Photo: AFP)

Mystic Mantra: World Cup and God's headache?

FIFA matches, far from causing God headache is bringing Him as much, if not more, joy than the teams and the fans.

20 Jun 2018 7:27 AM IST

The Holy Quran dedicates a whole chapter to Mary and alludes to her the title of the Mother of Jesus , the same as Christians do.

Mystic Mantra: Sacred heart of love

Jesus expressed his love not just through pious words but by actually sacrificing his life on the cross.

8 Jun 2018 2:03 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: Heart bursting with thanks

The work of grace and healing mostly happens in secret

23 May 2018 7:20 AM IST

The Holy Quran dedicates a whole chapter to Mary and alludes to her the title of the Mother of Jesus , the same as Christians do.

Mystic Mantra: Eyes raised heavenwards

The Bible records people's faith experiences based on some historical events that took place in and around their lives.

10 May 2018 1:37 AM IST