Om Sai Ram- A fool’s thoughts on sai bhajan tradition in Assam
While in a Sai mandir, the author shares observations based on congregations, bhajans, and visual appearances of Sai tradition as practiced in Assam
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Religion, Faith and Cancer
The trick that life plays when you are on the edge is confusing. This is an excerpt from a chapter written by Anuraag Khaund for the book ‘Adulting with Cancer’
Sufis as rebels and the syncretic tradition of medieval India
Sufis propagated a liberal form of Islam that did not coerce people into conversions. Even in times of hatred, they spoken the language of love.
To Critique or Not: Gandhi’s interaction with Islam and Christianity
Gandhi’s philosophies show that he is willing to ameliorate various religious beliefs and practices for the betterment of its followers.
Gandhi’s Hinduism: Ethics, Tolerance and Inclusivity for the ‘New India’
Although a self-proclaimed orthodox Hindu, Gandhi maintained a strong belief in the equality amongst all faiths.
Ekatvam through the Hindutva lens-The Tanishq Ad
Context explains why hatred is being spewed instead of the oneness Ekatvam espoused. Now, this doesn’t mean people should go out to Tanishq stores asking store owners to forcefully write an apology or belch out with such hostility online
Revisiting Sunshine: How my reception of this movie changed
Can the science this mortal being has developed help us beat or save the God that created us? And if it does, does that not make us God ourselves?
The misinformed Mahatma
It bore disasters not only on the polity of India but also on the personality of Gandhi when he embraced the murderer of the man who decorated him with the title of Mahatma
Crisis in Indian secularism
The present ruling dispensation needs to revive the true spirit of secularism where everyone can practice its religion without any fear, and religion should not be negatively intermingled with politics in order to promote hate politics
Blasphemy laws: What are they and why they should be removed
Mob violence does not reduce because blasphemy laws increase the entitlement of the mob rather than reduce their tendency to commit violence
Understanding the idea and practice of religion
Without this process, the Gods would ‘die’ (forgotten by their devotees). They have to be remade and regenerated perpetually
Violence and caste terrorism in India
A hidden apartheid is constantly working at the backdrop of the minds of the perpetrators who commit such violence. It is very important to handle the issue of caste with utmost cautiousness, alertness, and proper knowledge
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