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Francis Gonsalves is a professor of theology. He can be contacted at fragons@gmail.com
    The newly created Happiness department of the state has been told prepare modules for classes proposed to be held once in a week at all government and private schools.Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: Old is gold

    You and I can decide whether we come under this category or not.

    1 Oct 2018 1:58 AM IST

    Lets shun what Pope Francis calls the terror of gossip , and, instead share our dreams of a peaceful, prosperous planet for us all, and our Mother Earth! Begin with peace as a premise, not a conclusion. (Photo: File)Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: Flying high

    Yogis have long been levitating after mastering pranayamas that make their bodies lose grossness, defying gravitational...

    18 Sept 2018 12:29 AM IST

    Many are those whom Ill never forget not because they were brilliant teachers but simply because they were extraordinary human beings. (Representational Images)Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: Teachers everywhere

    True teachers not only train the mind but also touch the heart.

    5 Sept 2018 1:18 AM IST

    At the biblical “Day of Atonement” the community recognised its sin and made amends by sacrificing two goats one “for the Lord”, the other as “scapegoat”. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: Goats and scapegoats

    The Ibrahim/Abraham story narrates that Allah/God merely wanted to test his faith by asking him to sacrifice his son,...

    21 Aug 2018 2:03 AM IST

    Lets shun what Pope Francis calls the terror of gossip , and, instead share our dreams of a peaceful, prosperous planet for us all, and our Mother Earth! Begin with peace as a premise, not a conclusion. (Photo: File)Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: Lest we forget

    Today, our countries and communities are drowning in cesspools of hatred and hostility that easily erupt in lynching,...

    6 Aug 2018 1:21 AM IST

    Prayer for us is that which should produce some kind of effect in our life. (Representational image)Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: Little Anna's greatness

    ness towards all, she received spiritual gifts like foreknowledge of events and ability to master languages like Tamil...

    28 July 2018 8:03 AM IST

    It helps enhance enhance the mood, reduce pain while increasing wellbeing and a heightened relaxation. (Photo: Pixabay)Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: Sweet, sacred sacrifice

    The Sanskrit word for ritual sacrifice is yagna, from the root yaj, meaning, to worship or offer.

    13 July 2018 1:07 AM IST

    Pope Francis (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: An ecumenical pilgrimage

    True ecumenism demands not only respecting religious differences among us but promoting them.

    27 Jun 2018 1:06 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.Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: Everything or nothing

    The Bible has some characters who give up everything worldly in order to attain something spiritual or something of...

    29 May 2018 1:00 AM IST

    Police received a complaint against WhatsApp group called Bringing Together.Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: Use WhatsApp with caution

    Why not review the calls made-received-missed to see whether you can do with less?

    17 May 2018 4:06 AM IST

    Laughter not only reduces stress, its increases your immunity, relaxes muscles and most importantly protects your heart. (Photo: Pixabay)Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: One who laughs, lasts!

    Religions have conceptions and quotations of laughter and rejoicing.

    5 May 2018 7:42 AM IST

    Pope FrancisOpinion
    Mystic Mantra: Saints next door

    We often think that only sadhus, priests and imams are to be holy.

    19 April 2018 7:26 AM IST

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