The concept of Murti (idol) Puja is something that is unique to the Hindu tradition. Why has so much importance been given to these...

Are cows important? And if so, why? Many Rishis (ancient Indian sages/intellectuals) have thought about this question for millennia and...

On 25 August 2025 I will celebrate 50 years in the UK. I arrived at the age of 18 from Nairobi with O Level qualification. The only...

Ganesh Chaturthi: A Celebration of Wisdom, Prosperity, and New Beginnings Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi , is one of...

Raksha Bandhan, the tying of a Rakhi is a national festival of India [Bharat] dating back to the Vedic era crossing boundaries of race...

Guru Purnima is a highly significant day, much more than just a festival- it's a symbol of deep spiritual and cultural celebration rooted...

My thoughts about a lifeless toy, smartphone: a boon or a curse in today's evolving era. Best page of life: Childhood. Innocent humour, a...

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - the world is one family. Through our growing years, we are taught to avoid selfish pursuits and prioritise our...

Guru Nanak was a champion of women’s emancipation as far back as the 16th century. In Sikhism, women were given the freedom to pursue...

Happiness is a state of mind that must be lived. Neither worldly power nor moneymaking schemes can ever capture it. True happiness is...

Be it to welcome the rising sun or to face the challenges of life, kids benefit a lot from the regular recitation of shlokas and mantras....

Shukriya Zindagi, sung by Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, is a soul-stirring song that captures the essence of gratitude towards life. The...

There is but one God, whose name is truth. “Ek Onkaar Satnam”. These magic words mean ‘there is but one God, whose name is Truth’. This...

Self-knowledge is knowledge that you create for yourself, through a self-consistent approach. Self-consistency involves several...

Atman, soul – is it male, female or other variations of male and/or female? Is it he, she or they? Atman is none of these; it is neutral....

Ratan Tata said, “I don’t believe in work-life balance. I believe in work-life integration. Make your work and life meaningful and...

M K Gandhi regarded the notion of trusteeship as ‘India’s greatest gift to the world.’ The underlying principle of trusteeship is the...

2024 has been a busy year for AUM. We’ve been delivering our training courses, coaching sessions and counselling, whilst also writing and...

In Sanskrit, philosophy is called Darshan Shastra. Darshan shastra, or philosophy, is the systematic study of fundamental questions about...

What Dhirubhai Ambani’s faith & resilience by Anil Ambani On Dec 28, 1932, in Chorwad, Saurashtra, Gujarat, India, Dhirajlal Hirachand...