https://medhajournal.com en-us ℗ & © Medha Journal Medha Journal Authors Wisdom, Tradition & Philosophy from The Medha Journal. Wisdom, Tradition & Philosophy from The Medha Journal. Medha Journal editor@medhajournal.com no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-two-game-trap-indias-nested-game-strategy Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 An analysis of India's geopolitical strategy against the US-China nested game, exploring Operation Sindoor, the Mecca Agreement, and macro-micro decoupling. Medha Journal An analysis of India's geopolitical strategy against the US-China nested game, exploring Operation Sindoor, the Mecca Agreement, and macro-micro decoupling. the-two-game-trap-indias-nested-game-strategy no https://medhajournal.com/posts/dharmic-enterprise-the-missing-business-os Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 A re-imagination of Western management through the lens of Vedantic philosophy to build a conscious, resilient, and ethical framework for 21st-century business. Medha Journal A re-imagination of Western management through the lens of Vedantic philosophy to build a conscious, resilient, and ethical framework for 21st-century business. dharmic-enterprise-the-missing-business-os no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-garrison-trap-why-pakistans-military-first-state-is-unraveling Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 An analysis of Pakistan's garrison state, its game-theoretic traps, and why India's pluralistic framework offers a stable cooperative alternative. Medha Journal An analysis of Pakistan's garrison state, its game-theoretic traps, and why India's pluralistic framework offers a stable cooperative alternative. the-garrison-trap-why-pakistans-military-first-state-is-unraveling no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-demography-of-mind-why-bharata-is-the-engine-of-human-capital-and-the-mother-culture Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Uncover how ancient Bharata, shielded by ecology, became Afro-Eurasia's demographic powerhouse, seeding global civilization, wealth, and culture. Dismantling colonial timelines with empirical data. Medha Journal Uncover how ancient Bharata, shielded by ecology, became Afro-Eurasia's demographic powerhouse, seeding global civilization, wealth, and culture. Dismantling colonial timelines with empirical data. the-demography-of-mind-why-bharata-is-the-engine-of-human-capital-and-the-mother-culture no https://medhajournal.com/posts/a-cockroachs-gambit-the-game-theory-of-manufactured-revolts-and-asymmetric-warfare Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Explore the game theory behind manufactured revolts like the 'Cockroach Janta Party.' This analysis uncovers AstroTurfing, external interference, and counter-strategies for states. Medha Journal Explore the game theory behind manufactured revolts like the 'Cockroach Janta Party.' This analysis uncovers AstroTurfing, external interference, and counter-strategies for states. a-cockroachs-gambit-the-game-theory-of-manufactured-revolts-and-asymmetric-warfare no https://medhajournal.com/posts/-the-architecture-of-the-subtle-body Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE SUBTLE BODY A Biophysical Unification of Glympho-Vasomotor Fields, Bone Mechanotransduction, Eastern Energetics, and Ajātavāda Advaita Vedānta INTRODUCTION For decades, we've been told that our... Medha Journal THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE SUBTLE BODY A Biophysical Unification of Glympho-Vasomotor Fields, Bone Mechanotransduction, Eastern Energetics, and Ajātavāda Advaita Vedānta INTRODUCTION For decades, we've been told that our... -the-architecture-of-the-subtle-body no https://medhajournal.com/posts/he-four-faces-of-sri-rama Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 P. Desikan In the fourth sarga of Balakanda of Sri Valmiki Ramayana, an account is given of Sage Valmiki teaching young Lava and Kusha to recite the Kavya he had just composed and the youngsters turning out to do a... partha P. Desikan In the fourth sarga of Balakanda of Sri Valmiki Ramayana, an account is given of Sage Valmiki teaching young Lava and Kusha to recite the Kavya he had just composed and the youngsters turning out to do a... he-four-faces-of-sri-rama no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-3-body-trap-a-game-theory-analysis-of-the-tripolar-world Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The fiction of a predictable, rules-based multilateral world order came to a formal end at the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year. admin The fiction of a predictable, rules-based multilateral world order came to a formal end at the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year. the-3-body-trap-a-game-theory-analysis-of-the-tripolar-world no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-philosophical-convergence-of-daoism-and-vedanta Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Philosophical Convergence of Daoism and Vedanta Daoist and Vedantic philosophies, despite their distinct origins, share remarkable similarities in their views on reality, the nature of the self, and how to live in... admin The Philosophical Convergence of Daoism and Vedanta Daoist and Vedantic philosophies, despite their distinct origins, share remarkable similarities in their views on reality, the nature of the self, and how to live in... the-philosophical-convergence-of-daoism-and-vedanta no https://medhajournal.com/posts/6210-2 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 How mouse Live in holes by Rishab Hatimtai How mouse Live in holes by Rishab 6210-2 no https://medhajournal.com/posts/dr-shweta-the-author-a-peek-inside-her-world Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Dr.Vikram Rajagopal is my classmate from KMC Manipal. He and his wife Dr.Shweta went back to India leaving their cushy jobs in the USA to be caregivers to their aging parents. Hatimtai Dr.Vikram Rajagopal is my classmate from KMC Manipal. He and his wife Dr.Shweta went back to India leaving their cushy jobs in the USA to be caregivers to their aging parents. dr-shweta-the-author-a-peek-inside-her-world no https://medhajournal.com/posts/hinduism-caste-atrocities-in-secular-india Sun, 27 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Hinduism, Caste & Atrocities in Secular India This article has been removed. deshika Hinduism, Caste & Atrocities in Secular India This article has been removed. hinduism-caste-atrocities-in-secular-india no https://medhajournal.com/posts/sri-sankaracharyas-arguments-against-buddhist-philosophy Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Shankara's description of Buddhists in his time > Among them there are three schools: some are Sarvastivadins (divided into the Sautantrikas and Vaibhasikas, believing respectively in the inferential and perceptual... gangp Shankara's description of Buddhists in his time > Among them there are three schools: some are Sarvastivadins (divided into the Sautantrikas and Vaibhasikas, believing respectively in the inferential and perceptual... sri-sankaracharyas-arguments-against-buddhist-philosophy no https://medhajournal.com/posts/jnana-yoga-inbetweenness Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 IN HONOR OF MY FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE RAMAKRISHNA PULIGANDLA JNANA YOGA James W. Kidd, Ph.D. jimkidd IN HONOR OF MY FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE RAMAKRISHNA PULIGANDLA JNANA YOGA James W. Kidd, Ph.D. jnana-yoga-inbetweenness no https://medhajournal.com/posts/a-video-seminar-at-jain-university-bangalore-on-vedic-irina-and-the-rann-of-kutch Sat, 09 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A video seminar at Jain University, Bangalore on Vedic Irina and the Rann of Kutch P . partha A video seminar at Jain University, Bangalore on Vedic Irina and the Rann of Kutch P . a-video-seminar-at-jain-university-bangalore-on-vedic-irina-and-the-rann-of-kutch no https://medhajournal.com/posts/deblina-into-deepavali-dissolve-into-the-goddess-with-color-and-light Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 “আজ নিখিলের আনন্দধারায় ধুইয়ে দাও, মনের কোণের সব দীনতা মলিনতা ধুইয়ে দাও। আমার পরান-বীণায় ঘুমিয়ে আছে অমৃত গান– তার নাইকো বাণী, নাইকো ছন্দ, নাইকো তান। তারে আনন্দের এই জাগরণী ছুঁইয়ে দাও…”(song by Rabindranath Tagore) “In... rajabhishekdey “আজ নিখিলের আনন্দধারায় ধুইয়ে দাও, মনের কোণের সব দীনতা মলিনতা ধুইয়ে দাও। আমার পরান-বীণায় ঘুমিয়ে আছে অমৃত গান– তার নাইকো বাণী, নাইকো ছন্দ, নাইকো তান। তারে আনন্দের এই জাগরণী ছুঁইয়ে দাও…”(song by Rabindranath Tagore) “In... deblina-into-deepavali-dissolve-into-the-goddess-with-color-and-light no https://medhajournal.com/posts/from-fundamentals-to-the-boundless-analysis-from-aurobindovivekananda-and-tagore Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 (Episode of Bhakta Prahlada being tortured in many ways Kedareshwara temple, Halebidu, Karnataka) The key thinking of the Upanishads is to find the unity behind the diversity and changes in this apparent life- the... rajabhishekdey (Episode of Bhakta Prahlada being tortured in many ways Kedareshwara temple, Halebidu, Karnataka) The key thinking of the Upanishads is to find the unity behind the diversity and changes in this apparent life- the... from-fundamentals-to-the-boundless-analysis-from-aurobindovivekananda-and-tagore no https://medhajournal.com/posts/flipped-classrooms-and-a-more-meaningful-education Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Introduction: What is Education? We are born with the instinct to survive. Birth, consuming food, reproduction, sleep and death are the cycles which we all live through just as all other creatures do. Riverine Introduction: What is Education? We are born with the instinct to survive. Birth, consuming food, reproduction, sleep and death are the cycles which we all live through just as all other creatures do. flipped-classrooms-and-a-more-meaningful-education no https://medhajournal.com/posts/children-of-immortal-bliss Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Have you ever wondered what the meaning of life is? Have you ever pondered why we are here? This world of struggle seems extremely painful where pleasures and suffering go hand in hand What have we done to deserve such... admin Have you ever wondered what the meaning of life is? Have you ever pondered why we are here? This world of struggle seems extremely painful where pleasures and suffering go hand in hand What have we done to deserve such... children-of-immortal-bliss no https://medhajournal.com/posts/why-is-sanskrit-considered-a-divine-language Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Matrika Chakra (from wikimedia commons) Sanskrit is considered a divine language by Hindus. I will give a step by step explanation of the reason why Sanskrit is considered as important in Hinduism. gangp Matrika Chakra (from wikimedia commons) Sanskrit is considered a divine language by Hindus. I will give a step by step explanation of the reason why Sanskrit is considered as important in Hinduism. why-is-sanskrit-considered-a-divine-language no https://medhajournal.com/posts/consciousness-according-to-zen-buddhism-and-how-it-relates-to-advaita-vedanta Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 In the diagram shown, there are two models of consciousness/being. In fact, on one hand (Left hand side), is a Zen Buddhist model of consciousness, as illustrated in Roshi Philip Kapleau's book titled "Zen: Dawn in the... admin In the diagram shown, there are two models of consciousness/being. In fact, on one hand (Left hand side), is a Zen Buddhist model of consciousness, as illustrated in Roshi Philip Kapleau's book titled "Zen: Dawn in the... consciousness-according-to-zen-buddhism-and-how-it-relates-to-advaita-vedanta no https://medhajournal.com/posts/intolerance-sabarimalai-and-social-change Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Sabarimala - attributed to Saisumanth532 [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], from Wikimedia Commons A. Background A.1. Sabarimalai. deshika Sabarimala - attributed to Saisumanth532 [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], from Wikimedia Commons A. Background A.1. Sabarimalai. intolerance-sabarimalai-and-social-change no https://medhajournal.com/posts/eight-epic-boss-failures Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 First let me wish all the readers a very happy and prosperous 2019. As we entered this new year, I thought hard about posting this blog. mogambokhushuwa First let me wish all the readers a very happy and prosperous 2019. As we entered this new year, I thought hard about posting this blog. eight-epic-boss-failures no https://medhajournal.com/posts/unbroken-samadhi Sat, 03 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Deep sleep is like the thoughtless samadhi sensed in that concept-less moment of cognizing paradox, or that space of pause between two breaths. A natural feeling of being, from which one concludes, "I slept. albertopuebla Deep sleep is like the thoughtless samadhi sensed in that concept-less moment of cognizing paradox, or that space of pause between two breaths. A natural feeling of being, from which one concludes, "I slept. unbroken-samadhi no https://medhajournal.com/posts/why Sat, 03 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Consciousness objectifies itself, as reflections in itself, that it may know itself. A spontaneity devoid of will or assigned meaning wherein its motion and the motionlessness from which it springs, are one. albertopuebla Consciousness objectifies itself, as reflections in itself, that it may know itself. A spontaneity devoid of will or assigned meaning wherein its motion and the motionlessness from which it springs, are one. why no https://medhajournal.com/posts/how-is-the-process-of-rebirth-described-in-the-upanishads Fri, 26 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Chandogya Upanishad discusses the process of rebirth of a Jiva. The whole process of taking birth is very difficult as the following shlokas show: > Residing in that (region of the moon) till they have exhausted (the... gangp Chandogya Upanishad discusses the process of rebirth of a Jiva. The whole process of taking birth is very difficult as the following shlokas show: > Residing in that (region of the moon) till they have exhausted (the... how-is-the-process-of-rebirth-described-in-the-upanishads no https://medhajournal.com/posts/daoist-themes-in-teaching Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 James W. Kidd, Ph.D. The Daoist themes presented here are based on the thought and expression of Chuang Tzu (399-295). They transcend the mundane world yet are always in the depth of life. jimkidd James W. Kidd, Ph.D. The Daoist themes presented here are based on the thought and expression of Chuang Tzu (399-295). They transcend the mundane world yet are always in the depth of life. daoist-themes-in-teaching no https://medhajournal.com/posts/you-are-enough Mon, 03 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Humankind has always been obsessed with measuring everything. Everything needs to have a metric and needs to be calculated to the very last detail. ShrutiSHarish Humankind has always been obsessed with measuring everything. Everything needs to have a metric and needs to be calculated to the very last detail. you-are-enough no https://medhajournal.com/posts/vedas-revisited-paurusheya-or-apaurusheya Sun, 02 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 A. Introduction: A.1. Recently I came across this article by Dr. Nicholas Kazanas, in which he ‘proves’ that nityatva/ apaurusheyatva (‘eternality/universality’ and ‘non-humanness’) exist in all languages and thus all... deshika A. Introduction: A.1. Recently I came across this article by Dr. Nicholas Kazanas, in which he ‘proves’ that nityatva/ apaurusheyatva (‘eternality/universality’ and ‘non-humanness’) exist in all languages and thus all... vedas-revisited-paurusheya-or-apaurusheya no https://medhajournal.com/posts/gauging-the-message-by-the-messenger-are-you-a-hypocrite Sat, 04 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000 We have this acquired tendency to gauge the value of a message based on the appearance of the person bearing the message. If you (reader) claim that you don't judge the message by its messenger, you are simply lying. mogambokhushuwa We have this acquired tendency to gauge the value of a message based on the appearance of the person bearing the message. If you (reader) claim that you don't judge the message by its messenger, you are simply lying. gauging-the-message-by-the-messenger-are-you-a-hypocrite no https://medhajournal.com/posts/how-do-i-find-a-guru-by-swami-sarvapriyananda Sat, 28 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000 [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuOHxzJbhHU[/embed] mogambokhushuwa [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuOHxzJbhHU[/embed] how-do-i-find-a-guru-by-swami-sarvapriyananda no https://medhajournal.com/posts/some-difficult-questions-answered-about-brahman-and-advaita Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000 down vote[Some say, Brahman is everything. Does this mean, even non living objects like rocks, mountains, rivers, chairs, cars, are they all Brahman?][Some say, Brahman is everything. editor_medhajournal down vote[Some say, Brahman is everything. Does this mean, even non living objects like rocks, mountains, rivers, chairs, cars, are they all Brahman?][Some say, Brahman is everything. some-difficult-questions-answered-about-brahman-and-advaita no https://medhajournal.com/posts/most-people-misunderstand-what-atman-means Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Now you might accuse me of flogging an already dead horse, but I'd like to suggest that "this" is not the same as the "horse" that is considered already dead. admin Now you might accuse me of flogging an already dead horse, but I'd like to suggest that "this" is not the same as the "horse" that is considered already dead. most-people-misunderstand-what-atman-means no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-dynamic-aspects-of-inspiration-an-essay-on-the-phenomenon-of-authentically-being-inspired Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Sunnie D. Kidd James W. Kidd, Ph.D. Preface Henri Bergson once said “always follow your inspiration.” We have found this to be true. Inspiration is the human being’s most creative act. jimkidd Sunnie D. Kidd James W. Kidd, Ph.D. Preface Henri Bergson once said “always follow your inspiration.” We have found this to be true. Inspiration is the human being’s most creative act. the-dynamic-aspects-of-inspiration-an-essay-on-the-phenomenon-of-authentically-being-inspired no https://medhajournal.com/posts/seashore-philosophy-a-living-example-of-taoism Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 James W. Kidd, Ph.D. This presentation of Taoism will be placed in relation to Hermeneutic Phenomenology. It begins in San Francisco, the western edge. From here where does one go? This is it. jimkidd James W. Kidd, Ph.D. This presentation of Taoism will be placed in relation to Hermeneutic Phenomenology. It begins in San Francisco, the western edge. From here where does one go? This is it. seashore-philosophy-a-living-example-of-taoism no https://medhajournal.com/posts/eastern-intuition-and-western-cognition-where-and-how-do-they-meet Mon, 11 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Let me if you please begin with a quote from Ramakrishna Puligandla which succinctly sets the ground for international research in Asian and Comparative Philosophy: > To understand a people and its culture is to... jimkidd Let me if you please begin with a quote from Ramakrishna Puligandla which succinctly sets the ground for international research in Asian and Comparative Philosophy: > To understand a people and its culture is to... eastern-intuition-and-western-cognition-where-and-how-do-they-meet no https://medhajournal.com/posts/description-of-brahman-in-our-scriptures-and-according-to-great-spiritual-figures Sun, 20 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 The word god does not quite represent the Hindu concept of the Divine. It is better to think in terms of the Ultimate Reality which is called Brahman. gangp The word god does not quite represent the Hindu concept of the Divine. It is better to think in terms of the Ultimate Reality which is called Brahman. description-of-brahman-in-our-scriptures-and-according-to-great-spiritual-figures no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-root-triputi-triad Sun, 15 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000 > "Abiding in the Self means the dropping away of subject, object and false identification with the body, the root and source of all suffering. albertopuebla > "Abiding in the Self means the dropping away of subject, object and false identification with the body, the root and source of all suffering. the-root-triputi-triad no https://medhajournal.com/posts/river-ducks Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000 early morning in zion grove sipping on coffee gathering our steel shot and decoys in the dark loading our gear into the boston whaler marty "i got the good java!" we each had a thomas thermos to take with us for the... JClark early morning in zion grove sipping on coffee gathering our steel shot and decoys in the dark loading our gear into the boston whaler marty "i got the good java!" we each had a thomas thermos to take with us for the... river-ducks no https://medhajournal.com/posts/a-profile-of-the-background-of-indias-young-by-raghbendra-jha Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0000 When the results of the 2011 Census of India were announced two factors were most noticed: (i) a reduction in the total fertility rate from 2.9 in 2001 to 2.62 in 2011, and (ii) deterioration in the gender balance, i.e. rjha When the results of the 2011 Census of India were announced two factors were most noticed: (i) a reduction in the total fertility rate from 2.9 in 2001 to 2.62 in 2011, and (ii) deterioration in the gender balance, i.e. a-profile-of-the-background-of-indias-young-by-raghbendra-jha no https://medhajournal.com/posts/swami-vivekanandas-relevance-to-contemporary-economic-problems Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000 When I was asked to speak at a forum to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Swami Vivekananda I began to wonder what I, as a hard core practitioner of the dismal science of economics, could say about Swami... rjha When I was asked to speak at a forum to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Swami Vivekananda I began to wonder what I, as a hard core practitioner of the dismal science of economics, could say about Swami... swami-vivekanandas-relevance-to-contemporary-economic-problems no https://medhajournal.com/posts/raja-yoga-2 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Raja-yoga Whenever we think of Raja-yoga we think of eight-limbed (ashtanga) path mentioned in Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras in Samkhya tradition. rmraju Raja-yoga Whenever we think of Raja-yoga we think of eight-limbed (ashtanga) path mentioned in Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras in Samkhya tradition. raja-yoga-2 no https://medhajournal.com/posts/japa-notes-matsya-the-tortoise-and-the-buddha Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000 In bhakti yoga we make our connection to Krishna our spark and flame that ignites that binds us to Godhead. I live in a fishing village so Matsya the fish incarnation or Kurma the tortoise are very manifest. JClark In bhakti yoga we make our connection to Krishna our spark and flame that ignites that binds us to Godhead. I live in a fishing village so Matsya the fish incarnation or Kurma the tortoise are very manifest. japa-notes-matsya-the-tortoise-and-the-buddha no https://medhajournal.com/posts/star-queen-part-two Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000 ...so the first time i was at sweat records was with lizzy pitch first time in lemon city... later on i met kimmy drake my trendi record store friend of beach day... sweat records has the best soy milk coffee in miami... JClark ...so the first time i was at sweat records was with lizzy pitch first time in lemon city... later on i met kimmy drake my trendi record store friend of beach day... sweat records has the best soy milk coffee in miami... star-queen-part-two no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-strange-case-of-vijaya-rajivas-back-seat-attacks Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 A few months ago, Rajiv Malhotra published his groundbreaking book, Being Different: An Indian Challenge to Western Universalism. Aditi A few months ago, Rajiv Malhotra published his groundbreaking book, Being Different: An Indian Challenge to Western Universalism. the-strange-case-of-vijaya-rajivas-back-seat-attacks no https://medhajournal.com/posts/brahma-kamal-blooms-in-bangalore Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Brahma Kamal blooms in Bangalore "Epiphyllum oxypetalum "or "Night blooming Cereus". The flower blooms once in a year which makes it auspicious. captainjohann Brahma Kamal blooms in Bangalore "Epiphyllum oxypetalum "or "Night blooming Cereus". The flower blooms once in a year which makes it auspicious. brahma-kamal-blooms-in-bangalore no https://medhajournal.com/posts/laghu-sandhya-vandanam-lsv-the-concise-tsv Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Background Life on this planet becomes more complex as intelligence evolves. This poses a challenge to the evolution of intelligence itself, as mind aspires far beyond the capabilities of our body and the environment. thebigthinkg Background Life on this planet becomes more complex as intelligence evolves. This poses a challenge to the evolution of intelligence itself, as mind aspires far beyond the capabilities of our body and the environment. laghu-sandhya-vandanam-lsv-the-concise-tsv no https://medhajournal.com/posts/tamasoma-jyotirgamaya Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Wishing all medhavis a very happy and prosperous Deepawali ! May we all move steadily towards light. asato ma sadgamaya tamaso ma jyotirgamaya mrtyorma amrtam gamaya Lead me from the asat to the sat. narensomu Wishing all medhavis a very happy and prosperous Deepawali ! May we all move steadily towards light. asato ma sadgamaya tamaso ma jyotirgamaya mrtyorma amrtam gamaya Lead me from the asat to the sat. tamasoma-jyotirgamaya no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-mantra-tantras-of-sandhya-vandanam-surya-narayana-vandanam Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Background Sandhya Vandanam is a procedure that provides big and balanced thinking. Big and Balanced thinking is required for learning and evolution. thebigthinkg Background Sandhya Vandanam is a procedure that provides big and balanced thinking. Big and Balanced thinking is required for learning and evolution. the-mantra-tantras-of-sandhya-vandanam-surya-narayana-vandanam no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-mantra-tantras-of-sandhya-vandanam-yama-vandanam Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Background We visited the abode of Atma, saluted the characteristics of that Atma (Change, Self-drive, Nuetral/Creation, Fast movement/Knowledge). Then we saluted all the forces that emanated from Atma. thebigthinkg Background We visited the abode of Atma, saluted the characteristics of that Atma (Change, Self-drive, Nuetral/Creation, Fast movement/Knowledge). Then we saluted all the forces that emanated from Atma. the-mantra-tantras-of-sandhya-vandanam-yama-vandanam no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-mantra-tantras-of-sandhya-vandanam-gayatri-avahanam Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 BackGround TSV is not about language. It is about using our brain, breathing and thoughts to influence our body and keep us synchronized and balanced with the natural flow of events and thereby become part of the... thebigthinkg BackGround TSV is not about language. It is about using our brain, breathing and thoughts to influence our body and keep us synchronized and balanced with the natural flow of events and thereby become part of the... the-mantra-tantras-of-sandhya-vandanam-gayatri-avahanam no https://medhajournal.com/posts/gumboots Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 i caught the metro rail to SOMI, and walked to Sunset Tavern for Cat's acoustic gig Bartender "what can i get ya" Jim "a miller light" it was just Cat, and Mau Jim "Cat, hi" Cat "hey man" Jim "how is it going?" Cat... devaguraji i caught the metro rail to SOMI, and walked to Sunset Tavern for Cat's acoustic gig Bartender "what can i get ya" Jim "a miller light" it was just Cat, and Mau Jim "Cat, hi" Cat "hey man" Jim "how is it going?" Cat... gumboots no https://medhajournal.com/posts/bhagavad-gita-chapter-6-part-1-dhyaana-yogahyoga-of-meditation Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Preamble The Gita has been described as an elaborate commentary on the mahavakya of the Chhandogya Upanishad, 'tat tvam asi - that thou art'. tnsethumadhavan Preamble The Gita has been described as an elaborate commentary on the mahavakya of the Chhandogya Upanishad, 'tat tvam asi - that thou art'. bhagavad-gita-chapter-6-part-1-dhyaana-yogahyoga-of-meditation no https://medhajournal.com/posts/questioning-wendy-doniger-on-hinduism-in-hawaii Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Wendy Doniger’s scholarship was critiqued at a Roundtable Panel in Hawaii for two hours. The book in question was Doniger’s, The Hindus: An Alternative History (2009). kalyan97 Wendy Doniger’s scholarship was critiqued at a Roundtable Panel in Hawaii for two hours. The book in question was Doniger’s, The Hindus: An Alternative History (2009). questioning-wendy-doniger-on-hinduism-in-hawaii no https://medhajournal.com/posts/joy-its-love-its-bliss-its-eternal Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 JOY! It’s Love, It’s Bliss, It’s Eternal Look, see, feel, sense, enjoy It’s there Inside, outside, everywhere It’s love, it’s inspiration, it’s the divine bliss Emanating it is, from our hearts It’s been there all... kartha_pes JOY! It’s Love, It’s Bliss, It’s Eternal Look, see, feel, sense, enjoy It’s there Inside, outside, everywhere It’s love, it’s inspiration, it’s the divine bliss Emanating it is, from our hearts It’s been there all... joy-its-love-its-bliss-its-eternal no https://medhajournal.com/posts/japa-notes Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 note one dialog of Visal das talking about how he got into teaching Prabhupada once said to be a teacher you have to be a student first. devaguraji note one dialog of Visal das talking about how he got into teaching Prabhupada once said to be a teacher you have to be a student first. japa-notes no https://medhajournal.com/posts/bhagavad-gita-chapter-2-part-5 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Saankhya Yogah : Yoga Of Knowledge T.N.Sethumadhavan Preamble The Lord told Arjuna that when his mind would have crossed the mire of delusion and would develop indifference towards the enjoyment of this world and the... tnsethumadhavan Saankhya Yogah : Yoga Of Knowledge T.N.Sethumadhavan Preamble The Lord told Arjuna that when his mind would have crossed the mire of delusion and would develop indifference towards the enjoyment of this world and the... bhagavad-gita-chapter-2-part-5 no https://medhajournal.com/posts/indias-conjured-caste-conundrum-by-raghbendra-jha-2 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Original article at: https://medhajournal.com/indology/256-indias-conjured-caste-conundrum-by-raghbendra-jha.html rjha Original article at: https://medhajournal.com/indology/256-indias-conjured-caste-conundrum-by-raghbendra-jha.html indias-conjured-caste-conundrum-by-raghbendra-jha-2 no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-political-implications-of-haf-on-caste-and-hinduism-prof-gautam-sen Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Editor's Note: This critique was issued in the form of an email to HAF in the immediate aftermath of the report that was published late Dec 2010 --- The political implications of HAF on Caste and Hinduism -----Original... adm1n1strat0r Editor's Note: This critique was issued in the form of an email to HAF in the immediate aftermath of the report that was published late Dec 2010 --- The political implications of HAF on Caste and Hinduism -----Original... the-political-implications-of-haf-on-caste-and-hinduism-prof-gautam-sen no https://medhajournal.com/posts/when-caste-was-not-a-bad-word Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Re-published courtesy: http://www.esamskriti.com/essay-chapters/When-caste-was-not-a-bad-word-1.aspx --- Were caste equations always as bad as they are today? Not quite. SanjeevNayyar Re-published courtesy: http://www.esamskriti.com/essay-chapters/When-caste-was-not-a-bad-word-1.aspx --- Were caste equations always as bad as they are today? Not quite. when-caste-was-not-a-bad-word no https://medhajournal.com/posts/caste-a-haf-baked-lamentation-kalavai-venkat Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 A critique of the Hindu American Foundation’s report “Hinduism: Not Cast in Caste Seeking an End to Caste-based Discrimination 2010” Why this critique? The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) is a US-based Hindu advocacy... KalavaiVenkat A critique of the Hindu American Foundation’s report “Hinduism: Not Cast in Caste Seeking an End to Caste-based Discrimination 2010” Why this critique? The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) is a US-based Hindu advocacy... caste-a-haf-baked-lamentation-kalavai-venkat no https://medhajournal.com/posts/epistemological-anarchy Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 One often refers to seeing or thinking more objectively and less subjectively as the foundation of the scientific method. axlhoma One often refers to seeing or thinking more objectively and less subjectively as the foundation of the scientific method. epistemological-anarchy no https://medhajournal.com/posts/does-the-soul-matter Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 For some time I had been quite enthusiastic about researching the evidence on reincarnation and paranormal claims because I considered it to be of great consequence to how I would live my daily life. axlhoma For some time I had been quite enthusiastic about researching the evidence on reincarnation and paranormal claims because I considered it to be of great consequence to how I would live my daily life. does-the-soul-matter no https://medhajournal.com/posts/new-diction-for-old Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 What is the difference between holy and healthy prayer and goal-setting prophecy and schedule revelation and discovery endowment and potential saint and social worker sin and error lust and addiction hell and pain... axlhoma What is the difference between holy and healthy prayer and goal-setting prophecy and schedule revelation and discovery endowment and potential saint and social worker sin and error lust and addiction hell and pain... new-diction-for-old no https://medhajournal.com/posts/haf-report-casting-a-net-full-of-holes Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 On December 10, 2010, the Hindu American Foundation (“HAF”) published a report on caste entitled “Hinduism: Not Cast in Caste.” The issuance of the report generated immediate debate and controversy. karigar On December 10, 2010, the Hindu American Foundation (“HAF”) published a report on caste entitled “Hinduism: Not Cast in Caste.” The issuance of the report generated immediate debate and controversy. haf-report-casting-a-net-full-of-holes no https://medhajournal.com/posts/on-the-possibility-of-free-will Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 We seek here to investigate by means a priori whether free will can be reasonably held to be true in the sphere of ordinary human endeavour or not. axlhoma We seek here to investigate by means a priori whether free will can be reasonably held to be true in the sphere of ordinary human endeavour or not. on-the-possibility-of-free-will no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-method-of-science Sat, 25 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Know ye first these Principles of Science Keep ye them in mind and upon them meditate And by the excellent zeal upon it thy heart set By thy hand do thou build wondrous appliance View, observe, discover, watch thou... axlhoma Know ye first these Principles of Science Keep ye them in mind and upon them meditate And by the excellent zeal upon it thy heart set By thy hand do thou build wondrous appliance View, observe, discover, watch thou... the-method-of-science no https://medhajournal.com/posts/indias-caste-system-and-pluralism Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 MEDHA EDITOR's NOTE: Keeping in mind the 'hot' topic of 'Caste", Medha Journal brings you a series of perspectives. This one by Prof M Lal Goel is the first in the series. India’s Caste System and Pluralism M. mlgoel MEDHA EDITOR's NOTE: Keeping in mind the 'hot' topic of 'Caste", Medha Journal brings you a series of perspectives. This one by Prof M Lal Goel is the first in the series. India’s Caste System and Pluralism M. indias-caste-system-and-pluralism no https://medhajournal.com/posts/bhagavad-gita-chapter-1-part-2-yoga-of-the-despondency-of-arjuna Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 1 (Part-2): Yoga of the Despondency of Arjuna T.N.Sethumadhavan --- When the Gods deal defeat to a person, they first take his mind away, so that he sees things wrongly. tnsethumadhavan Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 1 (Part-2): Yoga of the Despondency of Arjuna T.N.Sethumadhavan --- When the Gods deal defeat to a person, they first take his mind away, so that he sees things wrongly. bhagavad-gita-chapter-1-part-2-yoga-of-the-despondency-of-arjuna no https://medhajournal.com/posts/kavadi-bells-4 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 15 Delighted Dakshayani told the king The three eyed Lord of Kailas would come and wed; And Daksha's joy was more than plain to see, And he gave orders for arrangements to speed. Riverine 15 Delighted Dakshayani told the king The three eyed Lord of Kailas would come and wed; And Daksha's joy was more than plain to see, And he gave orders for arrangements to speed. kavadi-bells-4 no https://medhajournal.com/posts/sri-venkateswara-suprabhatam-a-wake-up-plea-to-tirupati-balaji Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 (First published in esamskriti.com) Origins of the Temple THE temple of Sri Venkateswara (Balaji) at Tirumala, Tiupati in Andhra Pradesh is perhaps the most popular of all the Hindu temples in our country. tnsethumadhavan (First published in esamskriti.com) Origins of the Temple THE temple of Sri Venkateswara (Balaji) at Tirumala, Tiupati in Andhra Pradesh is perhaps the most popular of all the Hindu temples in our country. sri-venkateswara-suprabhatam-a-wake-up-plea-to-tirupati-balaji no https://medhajournal.com/posts/durga-saptashati-devi-mahatmyam Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 INTRODUCTION The worship of Shakti dates back to the Rig Veda where she is praised as ‘the supporter of the earth living in heaven’. tnsethumadhavan INTRODUCTION The worship of Shakti dates back to the Rig Veda where she is praised as ‘the supporter of the earth living in heaven’. durga-saptashati-devi-mahatmyam no https://medhajournal.com/posts/radha-krishna-seva Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 someone walked over a lit candle in a brass anvil to greet me asking the plant to forgive again on most mornings i ask krishna to turn the plant back into sita the faint light is enough if we are content as a plant... devaguraji someone walked over a lit candle in a brass anvil to greet me asking the plant to forgive again on most mornings i ask krishna to turn the plant back into sita the faint light is enough if we are content as a plant... radha-krishna-seva no https://medhajournal.com/posts/adrift Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 the falconer called on the falcon for his spate on a leaf go to the queen the falcon soared into the clouds in a rattle on the pounce of a rival falcon cascade to a stream one of the fisherman to find a little girl on... devaguraji the falconer called on the falcon for his spate on a leaf go to the queen the falcon soared into the clouds in a rattle on the pounce of a rival falcon cascade to a stream one of the fisherman to find a little girl on... adrift no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-bluewater Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Steve on the Linda D IV found me walking along the dock in 2004. He asked if I was the kid looking for a job. I mentioned the boats that I had worked on before to give him an idea of what sort of experience I had. JClark Steve on the Linda D IV found me walking along the dock in 2004. He asked if I was the kid looking for a job. I mentioned the boats that I had worked on before to give him an idea of what sort of experience I had. the-bluewater no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-significance-of-september-5 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Yesterday was the 5 th of September and Teachers ‘ Day was celebrated throughout India. This was the day a stalwart Son of India was born many years ago. He was Dr S. narensomu Yesterday was the 5 th of September and Teachers ‘ Day was celebrated throughout India. This was the day a stalwart Son of India was born many years ago. He was Dr S. the-significance-of-september-5 no https://medhajournal.com/posts/sea-of-cold Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Sea Of Cold devaguraji waterdroplet What is it that makes plants grow? We know that plants are rooted in the earth. It is the rain that provides nourishment. Plants grow towards the sunlight or the source. devaguraji Sea Of Cold devaguraji waterdroplet What is it that makes plants grow? We know that plants are rooted in the earth. It is the rain that provides nourishment. Plants grow towards the sunlight or the source. sea-of-cold no https://medhajournal.com/posts/rudram-chamakam-an-original-explanation Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 The Rudram Chamakam Background This work is a culmination of my last six months or so of my effort. As usual I am not sure on how I landed into Rudra or Chamakam. thebigthinkg The Rudram Chamakam Background This work is a culmination of my last six months or so of my effort. As usual I am not sure on how I landed into Rudra or Chamakam. rudram-chamakam-an-original-explanation no https://medhajournal.com/posts/nyagrodha-udumbara-ashvattha-the-three-gentle-giants Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Nyagrodha-Udumbara-Ashvattha, the three gentle giants Partha Desikan Prologue: The very large span in seven of the eight aishvaryas (as different from corresponding siddhis which men attain through sadhana) that... partha Nyagrodha-Udumbara-Ashvattha, the three gentle giants Partha Desikan Prologue: The very large span in seven of the eight aishvaryas (as different from corresponding siddhis which men attain through sadhana) that... nyagrodha-udumbara-ashvattha-the-three-gentle-giants no https://medhajournal.com/posts/a-case-of-mistaken-enmity Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 We inhabit an age of unprecedented access to information. We get news about anyone anywhere in the world moments after an elapsed event. We watch closely, and are watched in return. synektix We inhabit an age of unprecedented access to information. We get news about anyone anywhere in the world moments after an elapsed event. We watch closely, and are watched in return. a-case-of-mistaken-enmity no https://medhajournal.com/posts/harvard-and-the-indian-billionaires Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Rajiv Malhotra, Oct 15, 2010. This morning, Times of India celebrates the headlines, "Harvard gets biggest international donation in 102 yrs, from Tata group." ". rajivmalhotra Rajiv Malhotra, Oct 15, 2010. This morning, Times of India celebrates the headlines, "Harvard gets biggest international donation in 102 yrs, from Tata group." ". harvard-and-the-indian-billionaires no https://medhajournal.com/posts/divisiveness-in-the-name-of-defending-dharma Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Medha Editor's note: For those needing more background on the divisive antics mentioned here by Dr Kalyanaraman, please read this piece at Sulekha: Update: Also see https://medhajournal. kalyan97 Medha Editor's note: For those needing more background on the divisive antics mentioned here by Dr Kalyanaraman, please read this piece at Sulekha: Update: Also see https://medhajournal. divisiveness-in-the-name-of-defending-dharma no https://medhajournal.com/posts/cold-water-springs Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 The Susquehanna Rick made a long cast into the main river current. Rick had gotten out of the boat then waded onto the shallows where there was vegetation full of minnows in the warmer surface column amist the late... JClark The Susquehanna Rick made a long cast into the main river current. Rick had gotten out of the boat then waded onto the shallows where there was vegetation full of minnows in the warmer surface column amist the late... cold-water-springs no https://medhajournal.com/posts/red-lotus Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 'My story that should make The civilized society hide its face In the interiors of the earth, in shame – In which canto of your country’s famed history Will you write it down, my story?' (From a Telugu dalit poem... Soumi 'My story that should make The civilized society hide its face In the interiors of the earth, in shame – In which canto of your country’s famed history Will you write it down, my story?' (From a Telugu dalit poem... red-lotus no https://medhajournal.com/posts/sandhya-jain-and-the-global-hindus Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Sandhya Jain [1] has been around for a long time, so it is difficult for me to write what I write below. karigar Sandhya Jain [1] has been around for a long time, so it is difficult for me to write what I write below. sandhya-jain-and-the-global-hindus no https://medhajournal.com/posts/973-lessons-from-the-swami-nithyananda-saga Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 When the sex scandal of Swami Nithyananda suddenly erupted on March 2, 2010, I was already in Delhi as part of a group to go to Kumbh Mela. rajivmalhotra When the sex scandal of Swami Nithyananda suddenly erupted on March 2, 2010, I was already in Delhi as part of a group to go to Kumbh Mela. 973-lessons-from-the-swami-nithyananda-saga no https://medhajournal.com/posts/hinduism-through-history-appendix Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Worship of ancestors While taking the journey with Hinduism through History, it was seen that one of the most rudimentary - yet profound - ways of worship is by venerating the dead. Riverine Worship of ancestors While taking the journey with Hinduism through History, it was seen that one of the most rudimentary - yet profound - ways of worship is by venerating the dead. hinduism-through-history-appendix no https://medhajournal.com/posts/i-you-the-cosmic-i Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 I, You & the Cosmic I A Personal Voyage As I offer You a flower, Ma, I come to You as the very flower! As I smell and savor the beguiling scent, I become the scent, the flower & the space between! As I collect the... kartha_pes I, You & the Cosmic I A Personal Voyage As I offer You a flower, Ma, I come to You as the very flower! As I smell and savor the beguiling scent, I become the scent, the flower & the space between! As I collect the... i-you-the-cosmic-i no https://medhajournal.com/posts/consciousness-cosmology-and-science-an-advaitic-analysis Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Consciousness, Cosmology, and Science: An Advaitic1 Analysis The purpose of this brief essay is twofold: (1) To clarify what it is to study anything scientifically and show that consciousness cannot, in principle, be... drpuligandla Consciousness, Cosmology, and Science: An Advaitic1 Analysis The purpose of this brief essay is twofold: (1) To clarify what it is to study anything scientifically and show that consciousness cannot, in principle, be... consciousness-cosmology-and-science-an-advaitic-analysis no https://medhajournal.com/posts/nagarjuna-and-samkara-some-comparative-reflections Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 The main purpose of this brief essay is to show that, contrary to the widespread view of many scholars of Madhyamaka and Advaita-Vedanta, the Sunya-vada of Nagarjuna and the non-dualism of Samkara are non-different, one... drpuligandla The main purpose of this brief essay is to show that, contrary to the widespread view of many scholars of Madhyamaka and Advaita-Vedanta, the Sunya-vada of Nagarjuna and the non-dualism of Samkara are non-different, one... nagarjuna-and-samkara-some-comparative-reflections no https://medhajournal.com/posts/parinama-and-vivarta Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 The main purpose of this brief essay is to examine the longstanding controversy about (and thereby the debates between) parinama-vada and vivarta-vada, and show that vivarta-vada, correctly understood, does not oppose... drpuligandla The main purpose of this brief essay is to examine the longstanding controversy about (and thereby the debates between) parinama-vada and vivarta-vada, and show that vivarta-vada, correctly understood, does not oppose... parinama-and-vivarta no https://medhajournal.com/posts/chakras-and-endocrine-glands Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CHAKRAS The word, Chakra, literally means wheel, circle, vortex, or whirlpool. DrRitaKhanna A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CHAKRAS The word, Chakra, literally means wheel, circle, vortex, or whirlpool. chakras-and-endocrine-glands no https://medhajournal.com/posts/nadis-or-the-nervous-system Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 NADIS The Sanskrit word, “Nadi,” derives from the root, Nad, which means flow, motion, vibration. These nadis are creative energies of the subtle body. DrRitaKhanna NADIS The Sanskrit word, “Nadi,” derives from the root, Nad, which means flow, motion, vibration. These nadis are creative energies of the subtle body. nadis-or-the-nervous-system no https://medhajournal.com/posts/inbetweenness-a-spiritual-vision-beyond-religion-nand-sciencen-n Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 > We can now ask whether it is ever possible to distinguish experience from the interpretation of it. If not, it is unclear how any experience can be said to be self-assuring. Omar > We can now ask whether it is ever possible to distinguish experience from the interpretation of it. If not, it is unclear how any experience can be said to be self-assuring. inbetweenness-a-spiritual-vision-beyond-religion-nand-sciencen-n no https://medhajournal.com/posts/year-end-yin Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 As we come to the end of the year and the days grow shorter, the temperatures lower, it is time to change the focus of your practice. gbol As we come to the end of the year and the days grow shorter, the temperatures lower, it is time to change the focus of your practice. year-end-yin no https://medhajournal.com/posts/siddhasana-the-accomplished-pose Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Sidddhasana (the accomplished pose) is the most rewarding of all the sitting postures. It is one of the most important asanas (the best among 84 lakh asanas), whose practice purifies the 72,000 Nadis in the body. DrRitaKhanna Sidddhasana (the accomplished pose) is the most rewarding of all the sitting postures. It is one of the most important asanas (the best among 84 lakh asanas), whose practice purifies the 72,000 Nadis in the body. siddhasana-the-accomplished-pose no https://medhajournal.com/posts/a-desire-of-a-5-year-old Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Almost a year back Ishan had written a letter to Mr. President on Global Warming issues..:)) It was something that he came up with and I just encouraged him to complete the letter.... Hatimtai Almost a year back Ishan had written a letter to Mr. President on Global Warming issues..:)) It was something that he came up with and I just encouraged him to complete the letter.... a-desire-of-a-5-year-old no https://medhajournal.com/posts/hot-and-cold-verdict-before-and-without-trial Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Editor's Note: V Sundaram (Retd. IAS officer) has written a blistering critique of Indian Media and it's mishandling of the Swami Nityananda issue. VSundaram Editor's Note: V Sundaram (Retd. IAS officer) has written a blistering critique of Indian Media and it's mishandling of the Swami Nityananda issue. hot-and-cold-verdict-before-and-without-trial no https://medhajournal.com/posts/laughter-is-an-interval-between-sorrows Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Laughter is an interval between sorrows A man was sitting on one side of the road crying. He seemed to be depressed and worried. saimili Laughter is an interval between sorrows A man was sitting on one side of the road crying. He seemed to be depressed and worried. laughter-is-an-interval-between-sorrows no https://medhajournal.com/posts/greatness-of-acquiring-a-human-form Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Greatness of acquiring a Human form Human being crowns the top most hierarchy of living beings. saimili Greatness of acquiring a Human form Human being crowns the top most hierarchy of living beings. greatness-of-acquiring-a-human-form no https://medhajournal.com/posts/bande-mataram-its-origin-and-impact-on-the-struggle-for-indian-independence Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Bande Mataram! Sujalam, Suphalam, malayaja shitalam, Shasyashyamalam Mataram! I bow to thee Mother, richly-watered, richly fruited cool with the winds of the south, dark with the crops of the harvests The Mother!... Tapan Bande Mataram! Sujalam, Suphalam, malayaja shitalam, Shasyashyamalam Mataram! I bow to thee Mother, richly-watered, richly fruited cool with the winds of the south, dark with the crops of the harvests The Mother!... bande-mataram-its-origin-and-impact-on-the-struggle-for-indian-independence no https://medhajournal.com/posts/hinduism-religion-or-dharma Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Growing up in Bharat (India), I have heard people proclaiming time and again that “All Religions are the same and they teach the same thing”. Sunil_T Growing up in Bharat (India), I have heard people proclaiming time and again that “All Religions are the same and they teach the same thing”. hinduism-religion-or-dharma no https://medhajournal.com/posts/so-who-was-really-responsible-for-partition Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Jaswant Singh’s latest book has raised a fresh controversy on who was responsible for the partition of India. Some think it was Jinnah while others say it was Nehru/Patel. SanjeevNayyar Jaswant Singh’s latest book has raised a fresh controversy on who was responsible for the partition of India. Some think it was Jinnah while others say it was Nehru/Patel. so-who-was-really-responsible-for-partition no https://medhajournal.com/posts/hindu-mandir-executives-conference-2009-and-some-related-thoughts Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Greetings, Medhavis. Namaste! And Jaya Shri Krishna! This past weekend, I had the great pleasure to attend and even greater fortune to meet Medha Journal's own Ravi Joshi at the Hindu Mandir Executives Conference, 2009,... KrishnaKirtiDas Greetings, Medhavis. Namaste! And Jaya Shri Krishna! This past weekend, I had the great pleasure to attend and even greater fortune to meet Medha Journal's own Ravi Joshi at the Hindu Mandir Executives Conference, 2009,... hindu-mandir-executives-conference-2009-and-some-related-thoughts no https://medhajournal.com/posts/chinas-1965-war-with-india-some-lessons-in-2009 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 1962 India/China war. Every Indian who experienced that Chinese perfidy just cannot forget the feeling of backstabbing . captainjohann 1962 India/China war. Every Indian who experienced that Chinese perfidy just cannot forget the feeling of backstabbing . chinas-1965-war-with-india-some-lessons-in-2009 no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-story-and-wisdom-of-yagnavalkya Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 When the purpose of sAdhanA and the final destination of the soul is understood, there remain no more doubts in the sadhaka’s mind as regards the imperativeness of yoga sAdhanA. SriBimalMohanty When the purpose of sAdhanA and the final destination of the soul is understood, there remain no more doubts in the sadhaka’s mind as regards the imperativeness of yoga sAdhanA. the-story-and-wisdom-of-yagnavalkya no https://medhajournal.com/posts/tai-chi-with-george-bolger-preparation-form Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 The most common question asked by people is "What is Taichi". The art of Taichi has been around for thousands of years, and is one of the few complete systems of moving meditation in existence today. gbol The most common question asked by people is "What is Taichi". The art of Taichi has been around for thousands of years, and is one of the few complete systems of moving meditation in existence today. tai-chi-with-george-bolger-preparation-form no https://medhajournal.com/posts/aitareya-upanishad-i Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 {To Read Author's General Note click here } Aitareya Upanishad i: This Upanishad is part of the Rg Veda. skbalasubramanian {To Read Author's General Note click here } Aitareya Upanishad i: This Upanishad is part of the Rg Veda. aitareya-upanishad-i no https://medhajournal.com/posts/brahmopanishad-ii Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 {To Read Author's General Note click here } (Contd... from Part I) - There are four seats of consciousness in the Purusha. These are the navel, the heart, the throat and the head. skbalasubramanian {To Read Author's General Note click here } (Contd... from Part I) - There are four seats of consciousness in the Purusha. These are the navel, the heart, the throat and the head. brahmopanishad-ii no https://medhajournal.com/posts/mundaka-upanishad-i-a-ii Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 {To Read Author's General Note click here } Mundaka Upanishad ‘U’ is pronounced short as in ‘full’. ‘n’ is pronounced as Venu; d as in dog. The Upanishad is meant for study by monks or sannyasis. skbalasubramanian {To Read Author's General Note click here } Mundaka Upanishad ‘U’ is pronounced short as in ‘full’. ‘n’ is pronounced as Venu; d as in dog. The Upanishad is meant for study by monks or sannyasis. mundaka-upanishad-i-a-ii no https://medhajournal.com/posts/mundaka-upanishad-i-a-ii-2 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 {To Read Author's General Note click here } (Contd. from Part I & II) ...Mundaka Upanishad Mundaka Upanishad III 1. skbalasubramanian {To Read Author's General Note click here } (Contd. from Part I & II) ...Mundaka Upanishad Mundaka Upanishad III 1. mundaka-upanishad-i-a-ii-2 no https://medhajournal.com/posts/mundaka-upanishad-v-a-vi Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 {To Read Author's General Note click here } (Contd. from Part III & IV) ...Mundaka Upanishad Mundaka Upanishad V In part I it was said that Brahman is omniscient. The universe is his creation. Life evolves from his will. skbalasubramanian {To Read Author's General Note click here } (Contd. from Part III & IV) ...Mundaka Upanishad Mundaka Upanishad V In part I it was said that Brahman is omniscient. The universe is his creation. Life evolves from his will. mundaka-upanishad-v-a-vi no https://medhajournal.com/posts/new-book-hindu-majority-bad-non-hindu-minority-good-yawn Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 This is an excerpt from a brief Znet interview with Angana Chatterji about her new book Violent Gods, which according to her is "an exploration of Hindu nationalism in India today. KrishnaKirtiDas This is an excerpt from a brief Znet interview with Angana Chatterji about her new book Violent Gods, which according to her is "an exploration of Hindu nationalism in India today. new-book-hindu-majority-bad-non-hindu-minority-good-yawn no https://medhajournal.com/posts/a-terrifying-existence Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Why this silence on organised anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh? Reports began trickling out of Bangladesh this spring about an anti-Hindu violence in the heart of its capital carried out in three stages: March 30,... drrbenkin Why this silence on organised anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh? Reports began trickling out of Bangladesh this spring about an anti-Hindu violence in the heart of its capital carried out in three stages: March 30,... a-terrifying-existence no https://medhajournal.com/posts/yoga-for-knees Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Knee pain is a nagging malady, which can immobilize a person – thus making one helpless. Knee pain may vary from mild to severe, depending on the cause of the pain. DrRitaKhanna Knee pain is a nagging malady, which can immobilize a person – thus making one helpless. Knee pain may vary from mild to severe, depending on the cause of the pain. yoga-for-knees no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-indic-intellectual-tradition Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 I will be giving a talk on The Indic Intellectual tradition at the 17th biannual TANA convention at the Rosemont convention center in Chicago during July 2 to July 4. KoslaVepa I will be giving a talk on The Indic Intellectual tradition at the 17th biannual TANA convention at the Rosemont convention center in Chicago during July 2 to July 4. the-indic-intellectual-tradition no https://medhajournal.com/posts/rise-and-fall-of-ancient-indias-iron-and-steel-metallurgy Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Book Review Two new books on the history and products of ancient Indian iron and steel technology Infinity Foundation Series – Contributions to History of Indian Science and Technology Rupa and Co. adm1n1strat0r Book Review Two new books on the history and products of ancient Indian iron and steel technology Infinity Foundation Series – Contributions to History of Indian Science and Technology Rupa and Co. rise-and-fall-of-ancient-indias-iron-and-steel-metallurgy no https://medhajournal.com/posts/conversion-and-the-future-of-christian-hindu-conflict Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Introduction On August 23, 2008 (Janmāṣṭamī day), an armed group from the Communist Party of India (Maoist) killed revered Hindu religious leader Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati and some followers at his ashram in district... KrishnaKirtiDas Introduction On August 23, 2008 (Janmāṣṭamī day), an armed group from the Communist Party of India (Maoist) killed revered Hindu religious leader Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati and some followers at his ashram in district... conversion-and-the-future-of-christian-hindu-conflict no https://medhajournal.com/posts/how-i-got-38-outcomes-right-out-of-42-seats-of-west-bengal Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 I beat the Pre-Poll Surveys Conducted by the Media Wings as well as the Professional Organizations. LS 2004 missed predicting the NDA figure by 7 or 8. There was a Prize Contest going on, remember. duttaroy I beat the Pre-Poll Surveys Conducted by the Media Wings as well as the Professional Organizations. LS 2004 missed predicting the NDA figure by 7 or 8. There was a Prize Contest going on, remember. how-i-got-38-outcomes-right-out-of-42-seats-of-west-bengal no https://medhajournal.com/posts/primer-on-global-warming-and-climate-change-part-iii-mitigation-and-adaptation Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Faced with the imminent dangers of climate change and global warming, we have three options: 1. mitadas Faced with the imminent dangers of climate change and global warming, we have three options: 1. primer-on-global-warming-and-climate-change-part-iii-mitigation-and-adaptation no https://medhajournal.com/posts/andre-malraux-on-india-and-bangladesh-2 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 This is a translation of two web pages about the French writer André Malraux, and his views on India and Bangladesh, published by the "Association pour la Diffusion de la Pensée Française" (Association for the Spread of... dskaranth This is a translation of two web pages about the French writer André Malraux, and his views on India and Bangladesh, published by the "Association pour la Diffusion de la Pensée Française" (Association for the Spread of... andre-malraux-on-india-and-bangladesh-2 no https://medhajournal.com/posts/secularism-redux Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Introduction As I realize the sociological implications of the social engineering going on in the name of Secularism, I am filled with a deep sense of nausea and revulsion for the concept of Secularism as it is... KoslaVepa Introduction As I realize the sociological implications of the social engineering going on in the name of Secularism, I am filled with a deep sense of nausea and revulsion for the concept of Secularism as it is... secularism-redux no https://medhajournal.com/posts/fluoride-2012-yogananda-dmt-and-oils Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 It is an extreme article. Speculates too much. Uses some theories, which fly around unproven. Like what is going to happen in 2012. evZENy It is an extreme article. Speculates too much. Uses some theories, which fly around unproven. Like what is going to happen in 2012. fluoride-2012-yogananda-dmt-and-oils no https://medhajournal.com/posts/tharoor-hindu-fundamentals-under-attack Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 To, Dear Friends I came across this article written by Shashi Tharoor. I though it is well written but that the contents are open to different interpretations. deshika To, Dear Friends I came across this article written by Shashi Tharoor. I though it is well written but that the contents are open to different interpretations. tharoor-hindu-fundamentals-under-attack no https://medhajournal.com/posts/generic-reframing-of-the-12-tribes-of-qisraelq Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000 "We have met the Zionists and them is us" - / - --- Medha Editor's Note: Below Essay strikes one as a philosophical take on the vexed problem of the Israel-Palestine question. AnthonyJudge "We have met the Zionists and them is us" - / - --- Medha Editor's Note: Below Essay strikes one as a philosophical take on the vexed problem of the Israel-Palestine question. generic-reframing-of-the-12-tribes-of-qisraelq no https://medhajournal.com/posts/how-to-unblock-the-nose-the-natural-way Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000 After suffering from cold and congestion for months, my five year old had forgotten to breath through the nose. mimi_2004 After suffering from cold and congestion for months, my five year old had forgotten to breath through the nose. how-to-unblock-the-nose-the-natural-way no https://medhajournal.com/posts/interview-dr-ramakrishna-puligandla-part-iii Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Editor's Note: Following is the third & concluding part of our interview with our new Medha Gold personality, our Resident Philosopher. drpuligandla Editor's Note: Following is the third & concluding part of our interview with our new Medha Gold personality, our Resident Philosopher. interview-dr-ramakrishna-puligandla-part-iii no https://medhajournal.com/posts/buddhism-and-advaita-vedanta-are-they-really-that-different Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000 I sometimes visit a website dedicated to my other passion, Taoism and Tai Chi, called "Tao Bums -- http://www.thetaobums.com". admin I sometimes visit a website dedicated to my other passion, Taoism and Tai Chi, called "Tao Bums -- http://www.thetaobums.com". buddhism-and-advaita-vedanta-are-they-really-that-different no https://medhajournal.com/posts/problems-in-philosophy-of-science-vedanta-to-vijnanta Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 When I was an undergraduate student of mathematics in the late 1970s I always wondered why am I learning what has been taught to me. Simply because I was good in Mathematics did not mean that I understood it. usgaonkar When I was an undergraduate student of mathematics in the late 1970s I always wondered why am I learning what has been taught to me. Simply because I was good in Mathematics did not mean that I understood it. problems-in-philosophy-of-science-vedanta-to-vijnanta no https://medhajournal.com/posts/an-interview-with-a-green-thinking-team-of-india Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Mr. Krish Murali Eswar and Anuradha Eswar have been associated with this non-profit organization, for about 7 years and have served it as freelancers, consultants and in the past few years as trustees. Murali_Eswar Mr. Krish Murali Eswar and Anuradha Eswar have been associated with this non-profit organization, for about 7 years and have served it as freelancers, consultants and in the past few years as trustees. an-interview-with-a-green-thinking-team-of-india no https://medhajournal.com/posts/how-green-are-green-products Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Earth Day is this Wednesday, and from the celebration of all things “green” in San Francisco, I knew I had arrived at the right place for a week of vacation. mitadas Earth Day is this Wednesday, and from the celebration of all things “green” in San Francisco, I knew I had arrived at the right place for a week of vacation. how-green-are-green-products no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-god-delusion Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 A fantastic book by Richard Dawkins on the delusional nature of religions and their followers and explains the true nature of this God entity mogambo A fantastic book by Richard Dawkins on the delusional nature of religions and their followers and explains the true nature of this God entity the-god-delusion no https://medhajournal.com/posts/this-extra-ordinary-life Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 mogambo has many friends who like to living the life of luxury and wealth with their multiple cars and bikes and many with multiple houses that they may or may not call "home". mogambo has been one of these people too. mogambo mogambo has many friends who like to living the life of luxury and wealth with their multiple cars and bikes and many with multiple houses that they may or may not call "home". mogambo has been one of these people too. this-extra-ordinary-life no https://medhajournal.com/posts/three-cups-of-tea Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Three Cups of Tea is a truly inspiring story of one man's mission to build schools in the most dangerous areas of Pakistan & Afghanistan to "Promote peace one school at a time". mimi_2004 Three Cups of Tea is a truly inspiring story of one man's mission to build schools in the most dangerous areas of Pakistan & Afghanistan to "Promote peace one school at a time". three-cups-of-tea no https://medhajournal.com/posts/confession Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 This story is true. It is about something I did a long time ago. The bell at 1:15 pm marked the end of the school day. After the prayer, I hastily packed up my books into my bag, and ran out into the courtyard. Adhish This story is true. It is about something I did a long time ago. The bell at 1:15 pm marked the end of the school day. After the prayer, I hastily packed up my books into my bag, and ran out into the courtyard. confession no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-clash-within-democracy-religious-violence-and-indias-future Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 This is a masterpiece of a book on the topic of the Rabidity of the Hindu Right in India, specifically pertinent in light of the Pogrom against Muslims in Gujarat in 2002. mogambo This is a masterpiece of a book on the topic of the Rabidity of the Hindu Right in India, specifically pertinent in light of the Pogrom against Muslims in Gujarat in 2002. the-clash-within-democracy-religious-violence-and-indias-future no https://medhajournal.com/posts/manas-mandal Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Mind is like a blooming lotus. There are many stages and many parts of blooming conscious mind. Preconscious to insect conscious, after that - reptile conscious mind blooms gradually. MahaManas Mind is like a blooming lotus. There are many stages and many parts of blooming conscious mind. Preconscious to insect conscious, after that - reptile conscious mind blooms gradually. manas-mandal no https://medhajournal.com/posts/geopolitics-and-sanskrit-phobia Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 {First Published in 2005} | | | --- | | I. Sanskrit and the Multicultural Sanskriti (Indic Civilization) II. Pan-Asian Sanskriti III. Decline of Sanskrit IV. Sanskrit Influence on Modern Europe V. rajivmalhotra {First Published in 2005} | | | --- | | I. Sanskrit and the Multicultural Sanskriti (Indic Civilization) II. Pan-Asian Sanskriti III. Decline of Sanskrit IV. Sanskrit Influence on Modern Europe V. geopolitics-and-sanskrit-phobia no https://medhajournal.com/posts/here-comes-spring Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 The tree blossoms and flower blooms are spreading the news that the spring is here. It feels like the Nature is waking up after a deep sleep during cold winter. Jay Apte The tree blossoms and flower blooms are spreading the news that the spring is here. It feels like the Nature is waking up after a deep sleep during cold winter. here-comes-spring no https://medhajournal.com/posts/mystery-of-shiva Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 There are four Shivas (or Shivs) as far I know. First is the real Shiva, once who had a physical existence -the great sage for ever. Second is mythological Shiva. MahaManas There are four Shivas (or Shivs) as far I know. First is the real Shiva, once who had a physical existence -the great sage for ever. Second is mythological Shiva. mystery-of-shiva no https://medhajournal.com/posts/speech-of-the-mahaanand Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 MahaManas speech-of-the-mahaanand no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-wild-and-the-wilderness Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 I run to the wild as I cross the grounds of distractions and prophesies of this world. I embrace all the beauty I see and I walk through my conditioning, erasing myself in bits and pieces. Manav I run to the wild as I cross the grounds of distractions and prophesies of this world. I embrace all the beauty I see and I walk through my conditioning, erasing myself in bits and pieces. the-wild-and-the-wilderness no https://medhajournal.com/posts/now-in-this-extreme-critical-time Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Now in this extreme critical time, only true-spiritual revolutionary movement can save us. Also a true- spiritual high-flow-tide is growing up behind the screen. MahaManas Now in this extreme critical time, only true-spiritual revolutionary movement can save us. Also a true- spiritual high-flow-tide is growing up behind the screen. now-in-this-extreme-critical-time no https://medhajournal.com/posts/true-spiritualism-and-true-religion Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 At the beginning, Religion came into existence by the designers against mankind. It had taken place to deceive the mankind, to oppress -to exploit the mankind skillfully catching in their trap, to misappropriate human... MahaManas At the beginning, Religion came into existence by the designers against mankind. It had taken place to deceive the mankind, to oppress -to exploit the mankind skillfully catching in their trap, to misappropriate human... true-spiritualism-and-true-religion no https://medhajournal.com/posts/breath-your-head-ache-away Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 I received this mail from a friend and i found this interesting. Any one who suffers from Head ache, can try this and put their comments.Thanks Our noses have left and right nostrils. captainjohann I received this mail from a friend and i found this interesting. Any one who suffers from Head ache, can try this and put their comments.Thanks Our noses have left and right nostrils. breath-your-head-ache-away no https://medhajournal.com/posts/neko-no-sara-cats-plate Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 This is another Japanese folk tale called Neko no Sara (Cat's Plate). In the era when Tokyo was known as Edo, there was an antique shop owner, who would scout the city for antiques that the owners would have without any... Adhish This is another Japanese folk tale called Neko no Sara (Cat's Plate). In the era when Tokyo was known as Edo, there was an antique shop owner, who would scout the city for antiques that the owners would have without any... neko-no-sara-cats-plate no https://medhajournal.com/posts/hear-from-dr-biplab-nandi-a-senior-officer-in-fao-of-the-un Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Dr Biplab Nandi has a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Calcutta. He held several key positions in the Government of India. Biplab_Nandi Dr Biplab Nandi has a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Calcutta. He held several key positions in the Government of India. hear-from-dr-biplab-nandi-a-senior-officer-in-fao-of-the-un no https://medhajournal.com/posts/shibahama Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 I am not the author of this story. I heard it from a friend, and would like to share it with you. It is an old Japanese tale, called Shibahama. Adhish I am not the author of this story. I heard it from a friend, and would like to share it with you. It is an old Japanese tale, called Shibahama. shibahama no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-thai-assam-connection Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Reporting from Guwahati on February 6 this year, for The Hindu, Sushanta Talukdar writes: ‘A safari in the Kaziranga National Park has left the visiting Princess of Thailand Maha Chakri Sirindhorn fascinated. partha Reporting from Guwahati on February 6 this year, for The Hindu, Sushanta Talukdar writes: ‘A safari in the Kaziranga National Park has left the visiting Princess of Thailand Maha Chakri Sirindhorn fascinated. the-thai-assam-connection no https://medhajournal.com/posts/tambhram-and-nadar-christian-a-1930-love-story Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 A love story of 1930. The small town of Palayamkottai (called oxford of south now)in Tirunelvelli district did not have a ladies college like the Sarah tucker college of today. So when Mr. captainjohann A love story of 1930. The small town of Palayamkottai (called oxford of south now)in Tirunelvelli district did not have a ladies college like the Sarah tucker college of today. So when Mr. tambhram-and-nadar-christian-a-1930-love-story no https://medhajournal.com/posts/terrorism Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Terrorism is probably the most common word flowing out of our tireless lips these days, closely followed by recession and job losses. There is little doubt that acts like these need to be condemned and stopped. parao Terrorism is probably the most common word flowing out of our tireless lips these days, closely followed by recession and job losses. There is little doubt that acts like these need to be condemned and stopped. terrorism no https://medhajournal.com/posts/women-and-the-vedas Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Much has been written recently about the plight of women in India. It is certainly true that on the scale of most economic and social indicators, women are lagging behind men. rjha Much has been written recently about the plight of women in India. It is certainly true that on the scale of most economic and social indicators, women are lagging behind men. women-and-the-vedas no https://medhajournal.com/posts/on-corruption-and-karma Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 "The great seers of ancient India saw so far ahead of their time that the world has to wait centuries yet to appreciate their wisdom, and it is this very inability on the part of their own descendants to appreciate the... rjha "The great seers of ancient India saw so far ahead of their time that the world has to wait centuries yet to appreciate their wisdom, and it is this very inability on the part of their own descendants to appreciate the... on-corruption-and-karma no https://medhajournal.com/posts/encyclopaedia-britannica-insults-hinduism Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 This article will highlight some of the misinterpretations of Hinduism in Encyclopædia Britannica, many of which are very offending to any Hindu reader and those who know and respect Hinduism. AmitRajDHAWAN This article will highlight some of the misinterpretations of Hinduism in Encyclopædia Britannica, many of which are very offending to any Hindu reader and those who know and respect Hinduism. encyclopaedia-britannica-insults-hinduism no https://medhajournal.com/posts/hridayakamalam-and-dreamcatcher Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 From the Homepage of the gifted multi-faceted research scholar Dr. Gift Siromoney, I am giving below an article by Gift Siromoney and R. partha From the Homepage of the gifted multi-faceted research scholar Dr. Gift Siromoney, I am giving below an article by Gift Siromoney and R. hridayakamalam-and-dreamcatcher no https://medhajournal.com/posts/gita-on-fighting-terrorism-rajiv-malhotra Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 {xtypo\dropcap}I{/xtypo\dropcap}n the Bhagavad Gita, God appears in human form as Krishna, to guide Arjuna in the fight / don't fight dilemma that Arjuna faces. rajivmalhotra {xtypo\dropcap}I{/xtypo\dropcap}n the Bhagavad Gita, God appears in human form as Krishna, to guide Arjuna in the fight / don't fight dilemma that Arjuna faces. gita-on-fighting-terrorism-rajiv-malhotra no https://medhajournal.com/posts/post-partum-care-the-ayurvedic-way Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 {xtypo\dropcap}T{/xtypo\dropcap}here is much emphasis on the nutritional needs of expectant mothers as it is vital for the development of the growing fetus. aparna {xtypo\dropcap}T{/xtypo\dropcap}here is much emphasis on the nutritional needs of expectant mothers as it is vital for the development of the growing fetus. post-partum-care-the-ayurvedic-way no https://medhajournal.com/posts/interview-dr-ramakrishna-puligandla-part-i Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Editor's Note: Below is a transcript of the interview with our new Medha Gold personality, our Resident Philosopher. We will also make available the audio of this interview, which has more details on each conversation. drpuligandla Editor's Note: Below is a transcript of the interview with our new Medha Gold personality, our Resident Philosopher. We will also make available the audio of this interview, which has more details on each conversation. interview-dr-ramakrishna-puligandla-part-i no https://medhajournal.com/posts/chitra-banerjee-divakaruni Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 An Interview with Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni by Soumi Basu Soumi Basu, a member of Medha Journal, presents Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni to our readers in this thought-provoking interview. Chitra Divakaruni An Interview with Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni by Soumi Basu Soumi Basu, a member of Medha Journal, presents Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni to our readers in this thought-provoking interview. chitra-banerjee-divakaruni no https://medhajournal.com/posts/hindus-jews-and-jihad-terror-in-mumbai Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 {xtypo\dropcap}S{/xtypo\dropcap}ixty hours of jihadist terror depradations throughout India's financial capital, Mumbai -- during which nearly 200 innocent victims were murdered, and 300 wounded -- apparently ceased... abostom {xtypo\dropcap}S{/xtypo\dropcap}ixty hours of jihadist terror depradations throughout India's financial capital, Mumbai -- during which nearly 200 innocent victims were murdered, and 300 wounded -- apparently ceased... hindus-jews-and-jihad-terror-in-mumbai no https://medhajournal.com/posts/religious-reflection-without-a-mirror Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 {xtypo\dropcap}O{/xtypo\dropcap}ctober 27th 1893: It was late afternoon, slightly after four, as Richard Shandok slowly trudged up the snaking bridle path that led to the large mud house on top of the hill. arjunbhagat {xtypo\dropcap}O{/xtypo\dropcap}ctober 27th 1893: It was late afternoon, slightly after four, as Richard Shandok slowly trudged up the snaking bridle path that led to the large mud house on top of the hill. religious-reflection-without-a-mirror no https://medhajournal.com/posts/secularism-colonial-hegemony-and-hindu-fanaticism Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Japan was crushing the United States in business and trade. arjunbhagat In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Japan was crushing the United States in business and trade. secularism-colonial-hegemony-and-hindu-fanaticism no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-secular-saffron-squeeze-and-its-challenge-to-indic-revival Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 {xtypo\dropcap}A{/xtypo\dropcap}s we look at India at the dawn of the 21st century, we find it confronted by some confounding challenges, as it tries to break out of its colonial shackles and assert its own – organic... arjunbhagat {xtypo\dropcap}A{/xtypo\dropcap}s we look at India at the dawn of the 21st century, we find it confronted by some confounding challenges, as it tries to break out of its colonial shackles and assert its own – organic... the-secular-saffron-squeeze-and-its-challenge-to-indic-revival no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-unity-of-india Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 {xtypo\dropcap}T{/xtypo\dropcap}his article1 is an attempt to explore the idea of an India – to see whether the idea is meaningful, and if so, to trace the birth and the evolution of the idea. dskaranth {xtypo\dropcap}T{/xtypo\dropcap}his article1 is an attempt to explore the idea of an India – to see whether the idea is meaningful, and if so, to trace the birth and the evolution of the idea. the-unity-of-india no https://medhajournal.com/posts/one-man-one-cow-one-planet Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 “The Law of Attraction” simply says that one naturally attracts into one's life whatever one think about deeply. One's dominant thoughts will always find a way to manifest themselves. verb8m “The Law of Attraction” simply says that one naturally attracts into one's life whatever one think about deeply. One's dominant thoughts will always find a way to manifest themselves. one-man-one-cow-one-planet no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-maya-and-karma-conundrum Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 As has become a norm (or so it seems) these days, my Sunday mornings are spent driving up to my Tai Chi teacher's home with my friend Evgeny for semi-private lessons. rudra As has become a norm (or so it seems) these days, my Sunday mornings are spent driving up to my Tai Chi teacher's home with my friend Evgeny for semi-private lessons. the-maya-and-karma-conundrum no https://medhajournal.com/posts/vata-balancing-food-recipe Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Hello Medhavis, It is really good to see so much enthusiasm amongst the Medhavis. So here is a humble submission of Ayurvedic food wisdom to you all. Rashana Rauniar Hello Medhavis, It is really good to see so much enthusiasm amongst the Medhavis. So here is a humble submission of Ayurvedic food wisdom to you all. vata-balancing-food-recipe no https://medhajournal.com/posts/act-of-god Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 One of my friends is a busy RJ. She lives in music. Still, she writes to me often. neerajbhushan One of my friends is a busy RJ. She lives in music. Still, she writes to me often. act-of-god no https://medhajournal.com/posts/mahishasura-mardini Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000 It is close to celebrate the rise and victory of the Goddess of Power, [[Shakti]] herself, the Divine Mother [[Durga]] . It's been several years (almost close to a decade) since I attended the last Durga Puja. rudra It is close to celebrate the rise and victory of the Goddess of Power, [[Shakti]] herself, the Divine Mother [[Durga]] . It's been several years (almost close to a decade) since I attended the last Durga Puja. mahishasura-mardini no https://medhajournal.com/posts/for-the-love-of-god-why-love-god Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Everybody says God is love and love is God. But i love my partner, my children and all the expensive things i own. parao Everybody says God is love and love is God. But i love my partner, my children and all the expensive things i own. for-the-love-of-god-why-love-god no https://medhajournal.com/posts/prepare-for-a-better-fall-during-ritu-sandhi Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Finally the season has started changing for the “Better Fall”. This is actually a most important time where one season is slowly transitioning into another. Rashana Rauniar Finally the season has started changing for the “Better Fall”. This is actually a most important time where one season is slowly transitioning into another. prepare-for-a-better-fall-during-ritu-sandhi no https://medhajournal.com/posts/indian-christians-response-to-kandhmal Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Indian Christians response to kandhmaal "Forgive my trespasses as I forgive those who trespass against me", this is part of our Lord's prayer and we Christians say it by rote, that when I became an adult I found it... captainjohann Indian Christians response to kandhmaal "Forgive my trespasses as I forgive those who trespass against me", this is part of our Lord's prayer and we Christians say it by rote, that when I became an adult I found it... indian-christians-response-to-kandhmal no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-long-journey-of-the-games Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Ready. Set.Go! The runners are off. The cheers of the spectators engulf the stadium. The excitement rings in the air. rajray Ready. Set.Go! The runners are off. The cheers of the spectators engulf the stadium. The excitement rings in the air. the-long-journey-of-the-games no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-higher-education-opportunity-act Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000 On August 14, 2008, President Bush signed H.R. 4137, the Higher Education Opportunity Act. vkohlusa On August 14, 2008, President Bush signed H.R. 4137, the Higher Education Opportunity Act. the-higher-education-opportunity-act no https://medhajournal.com/posts/i-am-blank Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A fact that I recently discovered that I have no feeling left in myself. I am a blank person. No anger, No joy, no sadness and no sense of usual triumph; meaningless triumph. golghosh A fact that I recently discovered that I have no feeling left in myself. I am a blank person. No anger, No joy, no sadness and no sense of usual triumph; meaningless triumph. i-am-blank no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-iqube Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 The iQUBE Do you remember the Rubik's Cube? Do you have fond memories of those hours spent twisting its creeking faces? Can you still picture where you were when you finally solved it the first time? Here is your next... nicolasem The iQUBE Do you remember the Rubik's Cube? Do you have fond memories of those hours spent twisting its creeking faces? Can you still picture where you were when you finally solved it the first time? Here is your next... the-iqube no https://medhajournal.com/posts/mother Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Book Three: The Book of the Divine Mother Canto Two: The Adoration of the Divine Mother A stillness absolute, incommunicable, Meets the sheer self-discovery of the soul; A wall of stillness shuts it from the world, A... Frederic Book Three: The Book of the Divine Mother Canto Two: The Adoration of the Divine Mother A stillness absolute, incommunicable, Meets the sheer self-discovery of the soul; A wall of stillness shuts it from the world, A... mother no https://medhajournal.com/posts/sant-shri-asaramji-bapu Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 CAN GURU-SHISHYA PARAMPARA BE ALLOWED TO CAVE IN? Sant Shri Asaramji, endearingly called ‘Bapu', gave me some of his precious moments the other day at the Rajokri Ashram in Delhi, just ahead of a pious dissertation... neerajbhushan CAN GURU-SHISHYA PARAMPARA BE ALLOWED TO CAVE IN? Sant Shri Asaramji, endearingly called ‘Bapu', gave me some of his precious moments the other day at the Rajokri Ashram in Delhi, just ahead of a pious dissertation... sant-shri-asaramji-bapu no https://medhajournal.com/posts/adventures-with-food Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Adventures with Food Fish Steak in Lemon Almond Sauce with Sautéed Vegetables It was a Thursday evening, and as commonplace as a Thursday evening can be. Adhish Adventures with Food Fish Steak in Lemon Almond Sauce with Sautéed Vegetables It was a Thursday evening, and as commonplace as a Thursday evening can be. adventures-with-food no https://medhajournal.com/posts/manipuri-dance-and-culture-a-world-heritage Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Interview with Dr Sohini Ray as narrated to Sreeparna Lahiri Sreeparna Lahiri, from Medha-Journal was a child student in Manipuri Nartanalaya, Kolkata in the late 1970s, at a time Sohini Ray was a prominent child... sohiniray Interview with Dr Sohini Ray as narrated to Sreeparna Lahiri Sreeparna Lahiri, from Medha-Journal was a child student in Manipuri Nartanalaya, Kolkata in the late 1970s, at a time Sohini Ray was a prominent child... manipuri-dance-and-culture-a-world-heritage no https://medhajournal.com/posts/jurisprudence-of-hindu-marriage-part-ii-probing-deeper Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Part I of this can be readhere This is a sequel to the part I which was published here last month. The following essay explains Vedic sanction to laws regarding marriage and meaning of Vivaha. usgaonkar Part I of this can be readhere This is a sequel to the part I which was published here last month. The following essay explains Vedic sanction to laws regarding marriage and meaning of Vivaha. jurisprudence-of-hindu-marriage-part-ii-probing-deeper no https://medhajournal.com/posts/a-mission-with-a-qgift-of-visionq-through-the-eyes-of-murali-krishnamurthy Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A mission with a "gift of vision" through the eyes of Murali Krishnamurthy, Chairman of Sankara Eye Foundation Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) is a US based non-profit organization that supports community eye care... muralik A mission with a "gift of vision" through the eyes of Murali Krishnamurthy, Chairman of Sankara Eye Foundation Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) is a US based non-profit organization that supports community eye care... a-mission-with-a-qgift-of-visionq-through-the-eyes-of-murali-krishnamurthy no https://medhajournal.com/posts/western-culture-a-concise-religio-philosophical-history-for-the-non-westerner Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Western Culture – A Concise Religio-Philosophical History for the Non Westerner The following are excerpts from the Book Neo-Vedanta and Modernity: Toward an Understanding Of The Ontology of Bliss in the Context of... karigar Western Culture – A Concise Religio-Philosophical History for the Non Westerner The following are excerpts from the Book Neo-Vedanta and Modernity: Toward an Understanding Of The Ontology of Bliss in the Context of... western-culture-a-concise-religio-philosophical-history-for-the-non-westerner no https://medhajournal.com/posts/hindu-for-the-next-generation Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A short essay on Essentials of Bhakti: An advanced lesson for the faithful Bhakti means intense devotion. MM_Mukherjee A short essay on Essentials of Bhakti: An advanced lesson for the faithful Bhakti means intense devotion. hindu-for-the-next-generation no https://medhajournal.com/posts/hinduism-through-history-part-2b Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Back to Part - 2 Section - B: The Invalidity of the ARYAN INVASION THEORY Geographic mentions in the Rig Veda - the first among the surviving Vedas - refer to almost the same regions of the Sarasvati-Sindhu belt as the... Riverine Back to Part - 2 Section - B: The Invalidity of the ARYAN INVASION THEORY Geographic mentions in the Rig Veda - the first among the surviving Vedas - refer to almost the same regions of the Sarasvati-Sindhu belt as the... hinduism-through-history-part-2b no https://medhajournal.com/posts/chamomilla-a-wonderful-anger-remedy Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Very often I come across kids who require this wonderful remedy Chamomilla. Occasionally I have to keep reminding myself not be prejudiced while doing a case perceiving. Rashana Rauniar Very often I come across kids who require this wonderful remedy Chamomilla. Occasionally I have to keep reminding myself not be prejudiced while doing a case perceiving. chamomilla-a-wonderful-anger-remedy no https://medhajournal.com/posts/hindu-temple-architecture-i Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Hindu Temple Architecture-I This is a prelude to a series of articles on the evolution of Hindu temple architecture, from not just my background as an architect, but also from my other background, as that of a person... narensomu Hindu Temple Architecture-I This is a prelude to a series of articles on the evolution of Hindu temple architecture, from not just my background as an architect, but also from my other background, as that of a person... hindu-temple-architecture-i no https://medhajournal.com/posts/religion-a-us-constitution-part-ii Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 For part I, see: [Religion & US Constitution ] For most people, including new Americans, the topic is quite bewildering until a few facts & principles emerge, giving clarity to the picture. karigar For part I, see: [Religion & US Constitution ] For most people, including new Americans, the topic is quite bewildering until a few facts & principles emerge, giving clarity to the picture. religion-a-us-constitution-part-ii no https://medhajournal.com/posts/hinduism-through-history Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Abstract This paper aims at bringing out, through archaeological evidences and references, the history of the evolution of Hinduism. Riverine Abstract This paper aims at bringing out, through archaeological evidences and references, the history of the evolution of Hinduism. hinduism-through-history no https://medhajournal.com/posts/urmy-palchaudhury Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Medha Face of the month features individuals who strive to achieve a balance in their lives while at the same time, making a difference in that of others.... urmy Medha Face of the month features individuals who strive to achieve a balance in their lives while at the same time, making a difference in that of others.... urmy-palchaudhury no https://medhajournal.com/posts/jurisprudence-of-hindu-marriage-part-i-concepts Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Foreword: My purpose in studying Indology is utterly selfish. It satisfies my curiosity, it thrills and excites me to take a look at distant past through the mists of antiquity. usgaonkar Foreword: My purpose in studying Indology is utterly selfish. It satisfies my curiosity, it thrills and excites me to take a look at distant past through the mists of antiquity. jurisprudence-of-hindu-marriage-part-i-concepts no https://medhajournal.com/posts/random-thoughts-of-a-troubled-mind Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 How much of news is too much news? When does reporting become sensationalism? Are we even aware when we exaggerate to create sensations that we have crossed the boundary between realistic reporting and reporting in bad... Soumi How much of news is too much news? When does reporting become sensationalism? Are we even aware when we exaggerate to create sensations that we have crossed the boundary between realistic reporting and reporting in bad... random-thoughts-of-a-troubled-mind no https://medhajournal.com/posts/suffering-or-oppression-ask-marilyn-frye Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Suffering or Oppression? Ask Marilyn Frye. Partha Desikan I had the opportunity to look at the Spring 2008 issue of Education Exchange, the half yearly publication of the School of Education, Syracuse University for its... partha Suffering or Oppression? Ask Marilyn Frye. Partha Desikan I had the opportunity to look at the Spring 2008 issue of Education Exchange, the half yearly publication of the School of Education, Syracuse University for its... suffering-or-oppression-ask-marilyn-frye no https://medhajournal.com/posts/i-think-im-lost Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 I started this, Just as a plain loop. I was really bored and my brother had my music keyboard so I couldn't do much. The title comes from a certain instrument that sounds like the LOST soundtrack. you know... theoneandonlycal I started this, Just as a plain loop. I was really bored and my brother had my music keyboard so I couldn't do much. The title comes from a certain instrument that sounds like the LOST soundtrack. you know... i-think-im-lost no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-fruit-of-a-tree Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A story about a tree, a boy and their destiny... www.igallopon.com There was once a tree Long had it stood Through snow, storm and hail Bearing the test of time and ravages of seasons To make perfect its art Of stealing... Avi A story about a tree, a boy and their destiny... www.igallopon.com There was once a tree Long had it stood Through snow, storm and hail Bearing the test of time and ravages of seasons To make perfect its art Of stealing... the-fruit-of-a-tree no https://medhajournal.com/posts/global-food-crisis Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Food prices have been rising for a while. In some countries this has resulted in food riots and in the case of Haiti where food prices almost doubled, the Prime Minister was forced out of office. mitadas Food prices have been rising for a while. In some countries this has resulted in food riots and in the case of Haiti where food prices almost doubled, the Prime Minister was forced out of office. global-food-crisis no https://medhajournal.com/posts/i-in-an-eye-archers-tale-i Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Another poem based around an event in Mahabharat And tell me what do you see? He demanded of the prince ‘My liege I see you...’ And? ‘I see the sky, the trees, My brothers, my friends... Avi Another poem based around an event in Mahabharat And tell me what do you see? He demanded of the prince ‘My liege I see you...’ And? ‘I see the sky, the trees, My brothers, my friends... i-in-an-eye-archers-tale-i no https://medhajournal.com/posts/jokes-by-ronuk Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 6 year old Ronuk loves to make jokes and make others laugh!! He takes great effort in explaining why his jokes are really funny if you have a hard time laughing at them! Here are a few of them that he’s been cracking... PriyaRay 6 year old Ronuk loves to make jokes and make others laugh!! He takes great effort in explaining why his jokes are really funny if you have a hard time laughing at them! Here are a few of them that he’s been cracking... jokes-by-ronuk no https://medhajournal.com/posts/eye-of-the-fish-a-swayamvars-tale-epic-poem-archers-tale-iii Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Based on an Episode in Mahabharat (Mythology) The Swayamvar The Swayamvar\ was set The condition but one By bow and arrow to be decided The target, a fish’s eye hit Set on a pole a cubit high In between was a wheel Ever... Avi Based on an Episode in Mahabharat (Mythology) The Swayamvar The Swayamvar\ was set The condition but one By bow and arrow to be decided The target, a fish’s eye hit Set on a pole a cubit high In between was a wheel Ever... eye-of-the-fish-a-swayamvars-tale-epic-poem-archers-tale-iii no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-water-bearer Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 The inspiration to this poem is a discussion we had been having on 'Set Sail', chiefly between me and Partha on Authorship. Avi The inspiration to this poem is a discussion we had been having on 'Set Sail', chiefly between me and Partha on Authorship. the-water-bearer no https://medhajournal.com/posts/i-let-go Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 I find myself again In yet another square one The miles I've traveled Are all undone... I find myself again In yet another square one The miles I've traveled Are all undone... Avi I find myself again In yet another square one The miles I've traveled Are all undone... I find myself again In yet another square one The miles I've traveled Are all undone... i-let-go no https://medhajournal.com/posts/us-map-game Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 This game was originally written by Abel K of www.worldkit.com. Modified by Mita. writeFlash({quality:'high',src:'https://medhajournal.com/images/stories/Calixte/map-game2. Editor This game was originally written by Abel K of www.worldkit.com. Modified by Mita. writeFlash({quality:'high',src:'https://medhajournal.com/images/stories/Calixte/map-game2. us-map-game no https://medhajournal.com/posts/digital-art-an-experiment Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 mrakshas digital-art-an-experiment no https://medhajournal.com/posts/sri-aurobindo Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Sri Aurobindo represents “the completest synthesis that has been realized to this day of the genius of Asia and the genius of Europe...” —Romain Rolland, French Vedantist and Nobel laureate. shre Sri Aurobindo represents “the completest synthesis that has been realized to this day of the genius of Asia and the genius of Europe...” —Romain Rolland, French Vedantist and Nobel laureate. sri-aurobindo no https://medhajournal.com/posts/its-a-feeling-not-so-well-defined Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 First, let me start off by greeting you -- the reader who will make it (or not) worth the effort I shall spend here, writing (or not), reading (or not) and sharing (or not). mrakshas First, let me start off by greeting you -- the reader who will make it (or not) worth the effort I shall spend here, writing (or not), reading (or not) and sharing (or not). its-a-feeling-not-so-well-defined no https://medhajournal.com/posts/panchatantra Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 The Story of Four Friends - by ZMAYORAZ theoneandonlycal The Story of Four Friends - by ZMAYORAZ panchatantra no https://medhajournal.com/posts/zugzwuang Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Continous Search: While moving pieces over a chess board I find similarities between the movements in life and concepts of chess. These are real experiences I undergo both in life and over chessboard. somenathb Continous Search: While moving pieces over a chess board I find similarities between the movements in life and concepts of chess. These are real experiences I undergo both in life and over chessboard. zugzwuang no https://medhajournal.com/posts/a-walk-through-the-rashtrapati-bhavan Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000 After angling for it for the last one year, we finally did manage to wheedle out an invitation to the Rashtrapati Bhavan. teeas After angling for it for the last one year, we finally did manage to wheedle out an invitation to the Rashtrapati Bhavan. a-walk-through-the-rashtrapati-bhavan no https://medhajournal.com/posts/dislocations-2 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000 This piece is a continuation of my previous article on the same subject. The aim of this article is to overcome some of the shortcomings of the previous articles in terms of the lack of illustrations (which we all know... Adhish This piece is a continuation of my previous article on the same subject. The aim of this article is to overcome some of the shortcomings of the previous articles in terms of the lack of illustrations (which we all know... dislocations-2 no https://medhajournal.com/posts/interesting-shlokas-from-mahabharata Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Some years ago I read a portion of Mahabharata (up to Gita) and made some notes for myself. I have given below some interesting shlokas. gangp Some years ago I read a portion of Mahabharata (up to Gita) and made some notes for myself. I have given below some interesting shlokas. interesting-shlokas-from-mahabharata no https://medhajournal.com/posts/philately-as-a-hobby Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 President Franklin D Roosevelt was a philatelist. He said, "The best thing about stamp collecting is that the enthusiasm which it arouses in youth increases as the years pass. Editor President Franklin D Roosevelt was a philatelist. He said, "The best thing about stamp collecting is that the enthusiasm which it arouses in youth increases as the years pass. philately-as-a-hobby no https://medhajournal.com/posts/flightless-and-fightless-an-inhuman-story Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 The story is a product of my over-active imagination. The plight of the flightless birds of New Zealand is most definitely not. They are fighting a losing battle for survival. Soumi The story is a product of my over-active imagination. The plight of the flightless birds of New Zealand is most definitely not. They are fighting a losing battle for survival. flightless-and-fightless-an-inhuman-story no https://medhajournal.com/posts/relief-from-spring-season-allergies Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 As we approach spring season we experience manifestations of allergies and congestions. In Ayurveda this is considered as “Kapha” time of the year. Rashana Rauniar As we approach spring season we experience manifestations of allergies and congestions. In Ayurveda this is considered as “Kapha” time of the year. relief-from-spring-season-allergies no https://medhajournal.com/posts/short-notes-on-the-ascetic-motivation Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 I attempt to guess/intuit the motivation of the ascetics, who most willingly practise self-denial according to the scriptural recommendations. akshay.peshwe I attempt to guess/intuit the motivation of the ascetics, who most willingly practise self-denial according to the scriptural recommendations. short-notes-on-the-ascetic-motivation no https://medhajournal.com/posts/book-the-worship-of-mahaganapati-according-to-nityotsava Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 The Worship of Mahaganapati According to Nityotsava by Buhnemann, Gudrun 29 cm., pp. xlii+156, col. pl. 18, b/w 22, US$ 32.05 or Rs. booklovers The Worship of Mahaganapati According to Nityotsava by Buhnemann, Gudrun 29 cm., pp. xlii+156, col. pl. 18, b/w 22, US$ 32.05 or Rs. book-the-worship-of-mahaganapati-according-to-nityotsava no https://medhajournal.com/posts/books-on-buddhism Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 BOOKS ON BUDDHISM FROM INDIA (To Buy Online Visit Us at Online India Bookshop ) [1]. A History of Indian Buddhism : From Sakyamuni to Early Mahayana by Hirakawa Akira, (Tr. & Ed. Paul Groner ) 1998, 23 cm., pp. booklovers BOOKS ON BUDDHISM FROM INDIA (To Buy Online Visit Us at Online India Bookshop ) [1]. A History of Indian Buddhism : From Sakyamuni to Early Mahayana by Hirakawa Akira, (Tr. & Ed. Paul Groner ) 1998, 23 cm., pp. books-on-buddhism no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-magic-mortar Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Ever wonder why the sea is so salty? Here's a Japanese folk tale with the answer. Enjoy! The Magic Mortar Once upon a time two brothers lived in a little village in Japan. Editor Ever wonder why the sea is so salty? Here's a Japanese folk tale with the answer. Enjoy! The Magic Mortar Once upon a time two brothers lived in a little village in Japan. the-magic-mortar no https://medhajournal.com/posts/should-you-pay-off-your-mortgage-or-invest Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Prepared for: Medha Journal Readers Owning a home outright is a dream that many Americans share. Having a mortgage can be a huge burden, and paying it off may be the first item on your financial to-do list. vkohlusa Prepared for: Medha Journal Readers Owning a home outright is a dream that many Americans share. Having a mortgage can be a huge burden, and paying it off may be the first item on your financial to-do list. should-you-pay-off-your-mortgage-or-invest no https://medhajournal.com/posts/many-moons-ago Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Once upon a time, many many moons ago, Great One sat with his vast potter wheel shaping the animals and birds who were to live and play on the newly created Earth. Soumi Once upon a time, many many moons ago, Great One sat with his vast potter wheel shaping the animals and birds who were to live and play on the newly created Earth. many-moons-ago no https://medhajournal.com/posts/life-versus-jungle Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 I am unable to decipher the map of Life My brain can never digest it The blurry road looks wild Without any hope of light Full of danger in every step It seems impossible to find the core. suman.patro I am unable to decipher the map of Life My brain can never digest it The blurry road looks wild Without any hope of light Full of danger in every step It seems impossible to find the core. life-versus-jungle no https://medhajournal.com/posts/loves-like-that Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Palash The JEE results would be out today and destiny decided for millions. For some it will be a life-changing day, for some it will be life-threatening. Soumi Palash The JEE results would be out today and destiny decided for millions. For some it will be a life-changing day, for some it will be life-threatening. loves-like-that no https://medhajournal.com/posts/inner-dialog Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 I was going through an article on Evolution by Subhash Kak on Sulekha.com -- (A Most Subversive Idea - 26th June, 2002), when I came across the section where he writes about the analogy between the processes in living... rudra I was going through an article on Evolution by Subhash Kak on Sulekha.com -- (A Most Subversive Idea - 26th June, 2002), when I came across the section where he writes about the analogy between the processes in living... inner-dialog no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-science-of-mysticism-and-the-art-of-skepticism Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 In the search for knowledge, people behave like Crows, jumping from one philosophy to the other -- seeking the all-elusive "Truth". rudra In the search for knowledge, people behave like Crows, jumping from one philosophy to the other -- seeking the all-elusive "Truth". the-science-of-mysticism-and-the-art-of-skepticism no https://medhajournal.com/posts/pachisi-chaupar-and-ludo Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Most of us are familiar with the board game of Ludo. The game however, is a westernized, highly simplistic form of children’s Pachisi. Pachisi is a national game of India. Editor Most of us are familiar with the board game of Ludo. The game however, is a westernized, highly simplistic form of children’s Pachisi. Pachisi is a national game of India. pachisi-chaupar-and-ludo no https://medhajournal.com/posts/roll-roll-down-the-hill Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Here's our very first game ... for toddlers!! Click on the link below to start the game!!! car game Enjoy! -m. theoneandonlycal Here's our very first game ... for toddlers!! Click on the link below to start the game!!! car game Enjoy! -m. roll-roll-down-the-hill no https://medhajournal.com/posts/kites Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Introduction A kite needs no introduction. Many of us have enjoyed flying a kite on a beautiful clear day, seeing the kite gently rise and soar high above us, up in the sky. Editor Introduction A kite needs no introduction. Many of us have enjoyed flying a kite on a beautiful clear day, seeing the kite gently rise and soar high above us, up in the sky. kites no https://medhajournal.com/posts/in-the-twinkle-of-an-eye Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 The tram has to slow down, as it makes this turn on to Wellesley Street, on its way to Wellington Square. Two boys with their school bags jumped onto the footboard of the second class compartment. Tapan The tram has to slow down, as it makes this turn on to Wellesley Street, on its way to Wellington Square. Two boys with their school bags jumped onto the footboard of the second class compartment. in-the-twinkle-of-an-eye no https://medhajournal.com/posts/rashana-rauniar Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Ayurveda (The Science of Life) is a 5000 year old science which originated in India. Rashana Rauniar Ayurveda (The Science of Life) is a 5000 year old science which originated in India. rashana-rauniar no https://medhajournal.com/posts/new-book-tibetan-mahayoga-tantra Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 ">Tibetan Mahayoga Tantra (An Ethno-Historical Study of Skulls, Bones and Relics) by Andrea Loseries-Leick2008, 23 cm., pp. xxviii+226, US$ 38.33 or Rs. booklovers ">Tibetan Mahayoga Tantra (An Ethno-Historical Study of Skulls, Bones and Relics) by Andrea Loseries-Leick2008, 23 cm., pp. xxviii+226, US$ 38.33 or Rs. new-book-tibetan-mahayoga-tantra no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-previous-avtar-of-lord-murugakartikeya Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 The Previous Avtar Of Lord Muruga/Kartikeya Who is Lord Muruga? I am translating from memory what I read in the book “Deivathin Kural”[ Voice Of the Divine] a collection of lectures by Sri Chandra Shekarendra Saraswathi... narensomu The Previous Avtar Of Lord Muruga/Kartikeya Who is Lord Muruga? I am translating from memory what I read in the book “Deivathin Kural”[ Voice Of the Divine] a collection of lectures by Sri Chandra Shekarendra Saraswathi... the-previous-avtar-of-lord-murugakartikeya no https://medhajournal.com/posts/love-is-an-illness Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Love is one of the oldest and deadliest diseases which has affected the highest form of biological species on the spaceship called Earth. rmraju Love is one of the oldest and deadliest diseases which has affected the highest form of biological species on the spaceship called Earth. love-is-an-illness no https://medhajournal.com/posts/so-i-do-say-world-is-anthropocentric Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000 So, I Do Say, World Is Anthropocentric! Would I be here, if the Sun were a little bigger? No! Says the Science, as the Sun would have eaten himself by now!1 Would I be here, if the Sun were slightly smaller? Science... kartha_pes So, I Do Say, World Is Anthropocentric! Would I be here, if the Sun were a little bigger? No! Says the Science, as the Sun would have eaten himself by now!1 Would I be here, if the Sun were slightly smaller? Science... so-i-do-say-world-is-anthropocentric no https://medhajournal.com/posts/gunas-and-prana Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Introduction I came across an interesting article on Sulekha recently that tried to draw parallels between the three Gunas of Indic philosophy with Western Psycho-analytic concepts of Id/Ego/Super-Ego and the general... rudra Introduction I came across an interesting article on Sulekha recently that tried to draw parallels between the three Gunas of Indic philosophy with Western Psycho-analytic concepts of Id/Ego/Super-Ego and the general... gunas-and-prana no https://medhajournal.com/posts/new-book-india-the-next-global-super-power-by-namita-bhandare-ed Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000 INDIA : THE NEXT GLOBAL SUPER POWER? by Namita Bhandare (Ed.) 2007, 23 cm., pp. 252, ISBN : 978-8174365101, US$ 9.88 or Rs. booklovers INDIA : THE NEXT GLOBAL SUPER POWER? by Namita Bhandare (Ed.) 2007, 23 cm., pp. 252, ISBN : 978-8174365101, US$ 9.88 or Rs. new-book-india-the-next-global-super-power-by-namita-bhandare-ed no https://medhajournal.com/posts/books-on-raw-indias-external-intelligence-service Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000 The Kaoboys of R&AW : Down Memory Laneby B. Raman2007, 23 cm., pp. 304, ISBN : 0-9796174-3-X, US$ 19.88 or Rs. booklovers The Kaoboys of R&AW : Down Memory Laneby B. Raman2007, 23 cm., pp. 304, ISBN : 0-9796174-3-X, US$ 19.88 or Rs. books-on-raw-indias-external-intelligence-service no https://medhajournal.com/posts/world-this-is-merely-a-big-idea-in-our-mind Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000 World this, is merely a big Idea in our mind! Great minds treat the world as illusory. kartha_pes World this, is merely a big Idea in our mind! Great minds treat the world as illusory. world-this-is-merely-a-big-idea-in-our-mind no https://medhajournal.com/posts/quantum-healing Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Quantum Healing -- Any takers?? I met a very interesting person last weekend in Carmel, California which has become the seat of new-age healers. mitadas Quantum Healing -- Any takers?? I met a very interesting person last weekend in Carmel, California which has become the seat of new-age healers. quantum-healing no https://medhajournal.com/posts/radio-interview-with-br-prabodh-chinmaya-mission-sanjose-on-vedanta Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Sanyukta radio-interview-with-br-prabodh-chinmaya-mission-sanjose-on-vedanta no https://medhajournal.com/posts/financial-planning-helping-you-see-the-big-picture Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Do you picture yourself owning a new home, starting a business, or retiring comfortably? These are a few of the financial goals that may be important to you, and each comes with a price tag attached. vkohlusa Do you picture yourself owning a new home, starting a business, or retiring comfortably? These are a few of the financial goals that may be important to you, and each comes with a price tag attached. financial-planning-helping-you-see-the-big-picture no https://medhajournal.com/posts/valuing-the-feminine Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 News: Sex ratio drops in many parts of India due to female foeticide/infanticide Woman burnt alive due to dowry Infant girl abandoned next to a dust bin Educated professional women finding it difficult to find husbands... moornam News: Sex ratio drops in many parts of India due to female foeticide/infanticide Woman burnt alive due to dowry Infant girl abandoned next to a dust bin Educated professional women finding it difficult to find husbands... valuing-the-feminine no https://medhajournal.com/posts/science-or-art Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 After reading the article titled "Alternative medicine- A faith based cure or science?" Sreeparna, I was inspired to throw in my two cents on the topic. pdatta1 After reading the article titled "Alternative medicine- A faith based cure or science?" Sreeparna, I was inspired to throw in my two cents on the topic. science-or-art no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-global-warming-monotheism Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000 There are very few among us who is not aware that Global Warming (GW) has become one of the most talked about issues for the last few years. moornam There are very few among us who is not aware that Global Warming (GW) has become one of the most talked about issues for the last few years. the-global-warming-monotheism no https://medhajournal.com/posts/a-donation-for-your-own-good Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000 I am quite unsure about whether the Bangalore Municipal department has gone completely mad, or become extremely creative. Both causes have the same effect, I know. Prasad I am quite unsure about whether the Bangalore Municipal department has gone completely mad, or become extremely creative. Both causes have the same effect, I know. a-donation-for-your-own-good no https://medhajournal.com/posts/hinduism-nation-state-and-immigration Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Introduction As an immigrant to America, a voter of a nation-state and as a practicing Hindu, I observe no contradiction in these three identities. moornam Introduction As an immigrant to America, a voter of a nation-state and as a practicing Hindu, I observe no contradiction in these three identities. hinduism-nation-state-and-immigration no https://medhajournal.com/posts/destiny-and-free-will Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Destiny & Free Will -- Are we mere puppets in the God’s hands? Synopsis The article reviews and reasons why no philosophical concept in the history of mankind has received as much acceptability as the concept of... usgaonkar Destiny & Free Will -- Are we mere puppets in the God’s hands? Synopsis The article reviews and reasons why no philosophical concept in the history of mankind has received as much acceptability as the concept of... destiny-and-free-will no https://medhajournal.com/posts/a-different-take-on-marriage Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Introduction Ever since the internet became popular, starting with newsgroups, followed by managed websites and to the current day of bloggers, if there's one desi topic that's generated a large number of opinions,... moornam Introduction Ever since the internet became popular, starting with newsgroups, followed by managed websites and to the current day of bloggers, if there's one desi topic that's generated a large number of opinions,... a-different-take-on-marriage no https://medhajournal.com/posts/neurobiology-and-yoga-from-the-gods-of-the-amygdala-to-the-god-of-the-heart Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 New discoveries in perceptual psychology, brain-chemistry, brain evolution, brain development, ethology, cultural anthropology, the more recent work of MacLean on the structure of the brains and the discovery by... nitinbhai New discoveries in perceptual psychology, brain-chemistry, brain evolution, brain development, ethology, cultural anthropology, the more recent work of MacLean on the structure of the brains and the discovery by... neurobiology-and-yoga-from-the-gods-of-the-amygdala-to-the-god-of-the-heart no https://medhajournal.com/posts/nishkama-karma-a-cosmic-view Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Freeeeze! Hmmmm, But How? The story goes like this; when Lord Hanuman was born, the first sight that grabbed the attention of his mischief-seeking eyes was the Sun rising with all his morning splendour. kartha_pes Freeeeze! Hmmmm, But How? The story goes like this; when Lord Hanuman was born, the first sight that grabbed the attention of his mischief-seeking eyes was the Sun rising with all his morning splendour. nishkama-karma-a-cosmic-view no https://medhajournal.com/posts/in-quest-of-our-roots Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Have you ever felt the need to reach out to your roots? Are we all in search of our roots? What drives us to know our roots? I grew up hearing stories that our (my family) roots are not in West Bengal, India but from a... Hatimtai Have you ever felt the need to reach out to your roots? Are we all in search of our roots? What drives us to know our roots? I grew up hearing stories that our (my family) roots are not in West Bengal, India but from a... in-quest-of-our-roots no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-return-of-the-sacred-a-common-ground Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 by Antonio T. de Nicolas, PhD How and where can East and West meet? Can the West talk to the East, and if the East talks to the West how, and where does the dialogue begin? This paper is an effort to find the common... nitinbhai by Antonio T. de Nicolas, PhD How and where can East and West meet? Can the West talk to the East, and if the East talks to the West how, and where does the dialogue begin? This paper is an effort to find the common... the-return-of-the-sacred-a-common-ground no https://medhajournal.com/posts/the-caste-non-system Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 It is only recently that Hindus are discovering that the terms of discussion for Indic practices have been conducted for the last few centuries primarily based on Western terms, standards and nomenclature. moornam It is only recently that Hindus are discovering that the terms of discussion for Indic practices have been conducted for the last few centuries primarily based on Western terms, standards and nomenclature. the-caste-non-system no https://medhajournal.com/posts/extra-sensory-perception-precognitive-dreaming Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 I am scared of my dreams! As a child, I dreamt a lot. Almost every night. Mostly I dreamt beautiful things about my friends and family. Hatimtai I am scared of my dreams! As a child, I dreamt a lot. Almost every night. Mostly I dreamt beautiful things about my friends and family. extra-sensory-perception-precognitive-dreaming no https://medhajournal.com/posts/identities-and-labels-how-far-should-one-go-with-them Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 The "hindu identity" subjected to the "Self Policing" vs "Self Defense" test. The ideas of two eminent thinkers, Amartya Sen's & Arvind Sharma, discussed & compared. karigar The "hindu identity" subjected to the "Self Policing" vs "Self Defense" test. The ideas of two eminent thinkers, Amartya Sen's & Arvind Sharma, discussed & compared. identities-and-labels-how-far-should-one-go-with-them no https://medhajournal.com/posts/love-birds Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 When we read Ramayan we feel Rama being Maryada Purushotham how could he sent Sita Ma to forest when she was pregnant. There are so many arguments on this subject. It seems there was a sad love story behind this. Indu When we read Ramayan we feel Rama being Maryada Purushotham how could he sent Sita Ma to forest when she was pregnant. There are so many arguments on this subject. It seems there was a sad love story behind this. love-birds no https://medhajournal.com/posts/rememberingvalentines Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 The Wrestling Angel I Our host lived in a castle protected like a nest in a valley between Katmandu and Lhasa as green as an emerald in summer when the caravans of scientists trekked up the mountains collecting the musk... nitinbhai The Wrestling Angel I Our host lived in a castle protected like a nest in a valley between Katmandu and Lhasa as green as an emerald in summer when the caravans of scientists trekked up the mountains collecting the musk... rememberingvalentines no https://medhajournal.com/posts/epistemological-challenges-language-from-global-strategies-project Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Epistemological challenges: language from Global Strategies Project – Notes and commentaries by Anthony Judge Commentaries from Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human Potential Editor's Note: This is an introduction... nitinbhai Epistemological challenges: language from Global Strategies Project – Notes and commentaries by Anthony Judge Commentaries from Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human Potential Editor's Note: This is an introduction... epistemological-challenges-language-from-global-strategies-project no https://medhajournal.com/posts/lord-krishna-the-universal-teacher Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 | | | | --- | --- | | | People strive in vain during their entire lifetime chasing shadows and in the end the result that stares them in their face is a big zero. Indu | | | | --- | --- | | | People strive in vain during their entire lifetime chasing shadows and in the end the result that stares them in their face is a big zero. lord-krishna-the-universal-teacher no https://medhajournal.com/posts/about-us-topmenu-200 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Mission statement Medha Journal's mission is to nurture a creative and intellectually stimulating platform for creative thinkers, to collectively grow in capability and knowledge as a community through sharing, learning... adm1n1strat0r Mission statement Medha Journal's mission is to nurture a creative and intellectually stimulating platform for creative thinkers, to collectively grow in capability and knowledge as a community through sharing, learning... about-us-topmenu-200 no