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Einstein’s timeless equation, E = mc², is usually seen as the crown jewel of modern physics, yet when reflected upon deeply, it carries echoes of ancient spiritual wisdom. The equation tells us that matter and energy are not two different realities but two forms of the same essence. What appears solid and material is in truth nothing but energy, compact and hidden from the eye. The universe of countless forms is bound together by an invisible unity. This vision resonates with the Upanishads, which proclaim: “Sarvam khalvidam Brahma” — all this is indeed Brahman. Just as physics reveals that matter can dissolve into pure energy, Vedanta reminds us that the visible world is but a fleeting expression of the eternal spirit. The essence of all things, whether stone or star, body or breath, is one and the same. It is also significant that light stands at the center of Einstein’s discovery. In science, light is the cosmic constant, the measure by which the universe reveals its truths. In ...

The Rigveda, in its beautiful hymn called the Nasadiya Sukta, reflects on the great mystery of creation. It says that before the universe came into being there was neither existence nor non-existence. There was no realm of air and no sky beyond it. The rishi wonders: what covered it and where, what gave shelter, and was there water, deep and unfathomed? Here “water” does not mean rivers or oceans. It is a symbol, a way to describe the primordial and formless state from which everything arose. Water has no shape of its own and takes the form of whatever holds it. In the same way, the seer used “cosmic waters” to describe that vast and fluid reality, unbounded, self-existent, and full of hidden potential. It was not held by anything, for there was no outside. It was infinite and all-encompassing. The Upanishads explain this mystery further. The Chandogya Upanishad says, “In the beginning, all this was Being, one without a second.” The Taittiriya Upanishad describes how creation unfolde...

I recently met a young man who told me he felt no need to marry or even be in a relationship. “Loving myself and living only for myself gives me the greatest satisfaction,” he said with confidence. “I am financially independent and capable of taking care of myself. No bondage, no attachments. I am the king of my life and can live entirely on my own terms. That is true freedom, and I enjoy it.” From the way he spoke, it seemed he expected me to admire his choice and perhaps even praise his lifestyle. His words made me pause. Many men and women today feel the same way. Some of this comes from observing broken relationships, stress within families, and the struggle of commitments. Their search for independence is genuine, but is their idea of freedom complete? I did not wish to be judgmental. Instead, I gently told him, “I am nobody to judge you. But if this freedom gives you peace, contentment, bliss without anxiety, and a deep sense of fulfillment without any inner void, then it is inde...

What is the purpose of my life, and do I really need one? It’s a question many of us ask. With life moving at such a pace, with distractions all around and directions often unclear, it’s natural to pause and wonder: is this the path to happiness? Can life not be lived simply, without chasing something deeper? Do we need to define it so deliberately with a purpose, or can we be happy just flowing along? These are not shallow doubts. They call for deeper reflection. After all, we are not mechanical beings. We think, feel, dream, and question. We experience emotional tides and shifting states of mind. Beneath all of it lies a longing, not just to exist, but to feel that our life means something. If happiness is what we all seek, then perhaps that is our purpose. But happiness often feels transitional and fleeting. Even when conditions are seemingly perfect, why do we still feel restless? The law of diminishing utility in economics suggests that repeated exposure to the same pleasure yie...

In a competitive world driven by productivity and performance, the most overlooked skill is the ability to govern oneself, both at personal and professional levels. Despite the abundance of technological tools, strategic frameworks, and organizational systems, many professionals experience stress, burnout, indecisiveness, and emotional turmoil. Beneath polished roles and sharp intellects often lies a quiet inner unrest, surfacing during conflict, failure, or even in moments of success that feel strangely hollow. Modern discourse may label this as a mental health crisis. Ancient Indian wisdom, however, sees it as an imbalance in our inner constitution, an unrest born from the dynamic interplay of the three gunas and five kleshas that shape our thoughts, emotions, and actions. These concepts, though ancient, offer powerful tools for navigating the complexities of modern life. When properly understood, they serve not only as aids for self-regulation but also as guides to clarity, resil...