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Namaste all, A great article by HistoryExtra , on the Hindu-Arabic numeral system and mathematics which originated in India, and its evolution down the centuries. https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/hindu-arabic-numerals-history-evolution-mathematics/?utm_source=pocket-newtab-intl-en...

Only a powerful soul can offer love. Only a powerful soul can afford to be humble. If we are weak, then we become selfish. If we are empty, we take; but if we are filled, we automatically give to all. That is our nature. ~ Dadi Prakashmani Victory is about being victorious over our own...

Self respect is not a matter of what you are doing in your life, but rather of how you are doing it. It requires that you bring quality and virtue into each action, whatever that action maybe. ~ Dadi Janki ( Prajapita Brahmakumaris) If I have good virtues and my actions are good, my fortune...

Very often our behavior is only a reflection of the way others have behaved with us, and in the process our own personality is lost. ~ Dadi Janki ( Prajapita Brahmakumaris) When you notice weakness in another, aim instead to recognize a strength. The awareness that everyone has value will...

No one is a stranger, we all are children of one Father. ~ Dadi Prakashmani (Prajapita Brahmakumaris) We must change first, not wait for others to do so. Once we become masters of our own minds again, there will be no further sorrow. ~ Dadi Prakashmani ( Prajapita Brahmakumaris)

An insightful article by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on the link between mental health and food.. https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/wisdom/article/mind-your-food Religious philosophies and Ayurvedic medical philosophies in India have also linked fresh vegetarian food with the quality of Sattva...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/brahma-kumaris-assist-collectors-office-help-police-on-duty/articleshow/75957598.cms The Prajapita Brahmakumaris rose to the occasion assisting the civil administration in Goa during the Covid crisis by distributing immunity boosting Ayurvedic tea...

Dadi Janki (1 Jan 1916 - 27 march 2020) was the chief administrative head of the Prajapita Brahmakumaris, the world's largest spiritual organization led, administered and taught by women and which have 9000 service centers spanning across 170 countries in the world. The Prajapita Brahmakumaris...

The Yoga Vasistha is a discourse between the Avatar Rama as a young prince of fourteen, and Rishi Vasistha, where the sage clears Rama's questions and doubts. I found the below one of the most insightful teachings in the discourse. Sage Vasistha states that there are four gate-keepers at the...

Namaste all, Mental strength is an essential attribute of success. As Krishna says in the Bhagavad Gita, "Success is achieved by the persevering. " In the pursuit of an objective or goal, one tends to get demoralised or discouraged at the sight of obstacles or problems and hence may give up...

Both Rama and Ravana were the worshippers of the Shivalingam. However Rama had a virtuous conduct and behavior and never let his desires override his virtuous conduct. Ravana was vicious and acted under the dictates of his cravings for pleasure and power, overriding his knowledge of virtuous...

The soul's essential nature is pure consciousness. But this essential nature is defiled by vasanas or impurities created by raag-dvesh or cravings and aversions caused by strong ego-centric desires. When these vasanas are removed by self-discipline, meditation and spiritual practice there is...

Namaste, I am Ajay, and hoping to use the forum with its diverse topics for learning about religion, spirituality and contributing to it as well. Thanks and pranams. :)