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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: Donkey drive

The donkey that carries Jesus into Jerusalem was gifted by an unknown donor.

8 April 2017 12:39 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: Announcing good news

Similarly, Maryam's virginal conception and Isa's (Jesus') birth will be a sign of God's special intervention for...

25 March 2017 12:39 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: Seated on high

In Jesus' time, seats were assigned according to socio-religious hierarchies.

22 Feb 2017 12:38 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: Aam aadmi in God's election

Elections in India often assume spiritual shade with politicians visiting places of worship for blessings from sadhus,...

9 Feb 2017 3:16 AM IST

Thomas Aquinas (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: Angelic brilliance

Aquinas, the angelic doctor, could convey God's message so effectively because he spent hours in meditation and prayer.

28 Jan 2017 12:58 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: Dyeing for a new life

Water rituals like baptism remind us of our constant need of cleansing and conversion.

13 Jan 2017 4:37 AM IST

Fireworks explode over Elizabeth Tower housing the Big Ben clock to celebrate the New Year in London (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: Break with the past

At the dusk of 2016, let's pray: â€œFor all that has been, thanks. For all that will be, yes!â€

29 Dec 2016 2:05 AM IST

In the Bible, the ear is synonymous with the heart and mind as an organ of cognition.

Mystic Mantra: Lend me your ears

Our prayer is often begging God for favours and praising God after receiving them.

15 Dec 2016 2:06 AM IST

Waiting on God can be pregnant with hope and expectancy.

Mystic Mantra: It's worth the wait

The guru's leisurely and unhurried lifestyle inspired his disciples.

1 Dec 2016 6:31 AM IST

Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter heaven, Jesus cautions his disciples.

Mystic Mantra: Reclaiming childhoods

Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter heaven.

17 Nov 2016 1:36 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: Free at last

Religions provide checklists for determining sanctity.

2 Nov 2016 1:08 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: Arthur & the round table

Arturo is simple and seeks no power except that which comes from loving and serving.

20 Oct 2016 1:31 AM IST