Though there are several possible plants that can claim to be the bearer of the Soma elixir, presently there is only one that meets the prerequisites.
Category: <span>COMMENTARY</span>
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Solving the Soma Mystery – Part 1
Soma's philosophical meaning can be deconstructed to showcase its entheogenic properties as the elixir of immortality.
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The Good thief/Bad thief dissonance of Shashi Tharoor
The strange rationalisation by Shashi Tharoor of defending Islamic colonialism while criticising British colonialism is an exercise in fallacy.
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On Sabarimala
The recent verdict on the entry of women in the Sabarimala shrine serves as a grim reminder of the wide gap between the colonial moorings of the modern Indian State and the spiritual aspirations of the Indian people.
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The concept of Nirashrayatva in the Gita
A powerful concept for the Karma Yogi though mentioned only once in the Gita.
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Ekachakrapura – The Secular Liberal Society
The Mahabharata, as well as the Hitopadesha, both depict how secular liberal societies fail to address the challenge of intransigent and invasive dogmas.
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A Tale of Two Resurrections
Ilayaraja's view on the resurrection of Jesus Christ compared to his beloved Ramana Maharshi has sparked debate.
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Sri Aurobindo's Philosophy: Supramental Consciousness
The philosophy of Sri Aurobindo leads us to a future where the Consciousness of man will rise to usher in a new era for humanity.
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Philosophy of Hindu Marriage
The concept of marriage has been elaborately laid-out in Hinduism but does it still have its place in modern society?
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Yoga Vasishtha
The sublime Vedantic text showcases how a young Rama was nurtured by his guru, Brahmarshi Vasishtha, to fulfill his future role.