Where steps become prayers: Thaipusam at Batu Caves
On Thaipusam today, Batu Caves reveals itself as far more than stone steps and steep climbs. Each of its 272 steps carries prayers, vows, and silent acts of endurance, turning […]
Golden Temple: Where the soul meets the divine
It was just before dawn in Amritsar, India, when I stepped barefoot into the world’s sacred precinct that never sleeps, the Sri Harmandir Sahib, the Golden Temple. Last week, despite […]
The roof, a spiritual shield over our home
Every home, according to Vasthu Sastra, is a living organism, a sacred body that breathes, feels, and responds to the subtle forces of the universe. The ancients viewed a house […]
When the walls in your home speak
Dr T Selva THE walls of a home are silent witnesses to everything that unfolds within: laughter, prayers, conversations, and even unspoken emotions. Although we often view them as mere […]
Listening to the sea’s silent sermon
The waves can be therapeutic to gaze at, but each swell carries a message that can resonate with you. At first, it was just a pleasant view; the kind that […]
The silent wisdom of staircases
In Vasthu Sastra, the ancient Indian science of architecture, nothing within a home is considered accidental. Every direction, proportion, and movement is believed to influence the invisible currents of energy […]
When a place calls the soul
Caption: Each of my six visits to the Lady Buddha has felt less like a trip and more like a spiritual homecoming. Some places don’t just invite you; they call […]
2026: The year that will push you to change
The year 2026 is likely to be a diplomatically challenging period as nations grapple with widening economic inequalities and intensifying environmental crises. These pressures may strain existing alliances, leading to […]
When the heart speaks without words
I attended a concert that reminded me why live music still matters, not for its spectacle, but for the deep connection it fosters. The performers were the legendary Ustad Rahat Fateh […]