“If you are able to wrap your arms around the pillar completely, you will be showered with good luck.” That is the most common story told about the Delhi Iron Pillar. The story of this pillar is more interesting and deeper than…
Dharma broadly refers to a universal value system. The word ‘dharma’ is derived from ‘dhr’, which means support or sustain. Thus the meaning of the word is – that which supports. However, with time and after much evolution of this system, it…
The closest translation of the word “Guru” in English is “mentor.” In the traditional Indian system, a guru helps a student achieve his or her full potential by imparting knowledge. First the Guru teaches the basic principles and frameworks. When the student…