Ramakrishna Paramhansa, a 19th-century Hindu saint and guru to Swami Vivekananda, emphasized devotion, the harmony of all faiths, and the power of mantras. His teachings highlighted the significance ...

In an age governed by definitions, systems, and measurable outcomes, this meditation asks a timeless question: When do ...

“Ash Wednesday is a way of looking ahead to Easter,” Father Morrill said. “And here in the Northern Hemisphere, that also ...

In a brilliant insight, the Ishbitzer reads V’yikhu li Terumah not to mean “Bring to Me [God] an offering [an item],” but rather, “Take yourself as an offering!” In other words, “Take your ‘me’ as an ...

Maha Shivratri 2026 Fasting Rules: Mahashivratri, a sacred Hindu festival honoring Lord Shiva, will be celebrated on February 15, 2026. Devotees observe fasts, prayers, and rituals to seek blessings ...

As the sun enters the mystical and boundless sign of Pisces, themes of spirituality and surrender take precedence ...

The transit of the decade is here: on February 20, Saturn and Neptune meet up in Aries. This celestial phenomena will usher ...

In every Shiva temple, you will see a calm bull sitting quietly, eyes fixed on Lord Shiva. That sacred being is Nandi, the eternal devotee and gatekeeper of Shiva. He does not speak. He does not argue ...

In his younger years, Lincoln was a skeptic. But as he aged, he turned toward biblical wisdom—and not only when in the public eye.

Buddhist monks completed a 15-week trek from Texas to Washington, D.C. to advocate for peace, drawing large crowds and inspiring people along the way.

“न तस्य प्रतिमा अस्ति” Yajurveda 32.3 “There is no image of Him.” Many people read this line and immediately question idol ...

It's a common experience for Ash Wednesday that the pews are packed with many attendees, many of whom are unfamiliar to regular parishioners.