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...

Pahalgam-Kashmir Kaleidoscope: Beauty, Adventure, Chaos, and Resilience Our planned Kashmir adventure promised breathtaking landscapes, but the reality delivered so much more – an intense tapestry woven with stunning beauty, heart-pounding adventure, moments of genuine fear, unexpected kindness, and profound reflections. This is the story of our first seven days, a journey that tested our limits and deepened our perspectives. Day 0: The Long Haul to Paradise The anticipation was high as we began our journey from Bangalore, fueled by a good airport dinner in the lounge. Kids love lounge spread. We travelled to Ahmedabad from bangalore flight was at 1am.  Our excitement soon met the reality of travel fatigue. Landing in Ahmedabad around 3 AM for a nearly 5-hour layover without comfortable rest spots was draining; sleep felt like a distant dream. The airport lounge at 5 AM was a welcome refuge, offering a fantastic breakfast spread that lifted our spirits before the final 8 AM flight ...

Regardless of your age, gender,   sexuality , or physical and mental health, you and everyone around you needs love and affection.    Receiving love and affection has benefits for the mind, the heart, and society. Your confidence and self-esteem significantly increase, in addition to aiding you in maintaining satisfying, long-lasting relationships. So being likable has a certain advantage. How can one become lovable? Everyone possesses both lovable and imperfect qualities. There are moments when it seems like some people are just affable by nature. What are those endearing qualities, then, and what flaws exist?   Happiness and Positivism are Contagious : Everyone is looking for getting infected. Be that Personality who can spread those. According to Fowler, happiness of an immediate social contact increases an individual's chances of becoming happy by 15%,  The happiness of a second-degree contact, such as the spouse of a friend, increases the likeliness of...