Spirituality Archives

How to Find Inner Peace: Lessons from the New-Age Dhongi Babas

It’s become quite common to bump into a wannabe guru spouting gibberish disguised as deep insights about the universe. Inspired by the phenomenal success of holistic healers like Sadhguru and Baba Ramdev, they’re trying their luck at turning spirituality into a business.

Ashwina Garg June 2, 2016

People

How Gulzar Sahab, My Imaginary Friend, Made Me Fall in Love With Words

On Gulzar Sahab’s 86th birthday, I can’t help but reminisce on the relationship I developed with his prodigious artistry with words, early on in life. Gulzar Sahab is the reason I can, without trying, use words like aabshaar (waterfall), taskeen (contentment), and ruhaniyat (spirituality) when I want to.

Sonali Kokra May 5, 2016

First Person

In Auroville, My Search for Spirituality Ended at a Forest Rave Party

Following a rough patch, I went to Auroville to connect more closely with nature. Three days later, surrounded by raving firangs and vegan pizza, I realised this brand of spirituality was not for me.

Nihal Bambulkar April 8, 2016