Bharatiya Darshan

Are We qualified to be called 'Bharatheeya'? In Bharat, Every word we say carried deeper meaning. That is true for even the name, ‘Bharat’? We hear it in everyday, we say it with pride. But what does it really mean? Is it just a name for a piece of land on a map? Or is there something deeper, something we might have forgotten?  Thinking about the name, triggered  a question – what does it mean to be a true Bharatiya? In our busy lives, running after jobs, money, and gadgets, do we still have that old spirit of Bharat inside us? That spirit we call Bharatiyata? First, let's understand the name itself. Where did "Bharat" come from? What Does "Bharat" Really Mean? Historical Evidence The earliest scientific or historical evidence for the name “Bharat” comes from more than 2,200 years ago. The name is found carved in stone in the  Hathigumpha inscription  in Odisha. Here, King Kharavela (2nd or 1st century BCE, King of Kalinga) talks about his military cam...

 We are all running around trying to be happy, right? We think, "If I just get that new iPhone," or "If I get that promotion," or "If I find the perfect partner," then I will be happy forever. So, you buy the new phone. You feel happy for a week, maybe a month. Then a new model comes, and your happiness is gone. You get the promotion. The happiness lasts until the new job tension starts. We are always tying our happiness to something outside – a thing, a person, a situation. But the problem is, all these outside things are temporary. Things break, people change, situations don't last. Just look around you. There are so many wealthy people, the "big shot" types with big cars and bungalows. They have everything you can dream of. But are they happy? Many of them have the most tension! They are worried about their business, their money, their status. This proves one simple thing: having everything on the outside does not guarantee happiness on th...

Is Money making Evil and not aligned to spiritual progress? A Hindu Perspective on Wealth In our daily lives, many people think that earning money is not in sync with spirituality, any person who is into this money making isnt doing spiritual progress. Money makes you greedy or takes you away from good things. But if we look at our ancient scriptures like the Vedas, Gita, and Upanishads, the perspective is quite different. They teach us that money is important, but what truly matters is how you earn it and how you use it. Let's explore this step-by-step in simple terms. Artha: An Accepted Goal of Life Hindu philosophy talks about four main goals for a human life, known as the Purusharthas . These are: Dharma: Doing the right thing, fulfilling your duties. Artha: Earning wealth and prosperity. Kama: Fulfilling your desires in a righteous way. Moksha: Achieving ultimate freedom or liberation. Notice that Artha is listed as a valid goal. Our ancient sages were practical people. T...