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Spirituality & Adhyatma: Why they are not the same?

Vedic Sanskrit word Aatmana or Atman is often translated as Spirit by a great many people. And hence the science, or knowledge, of Atman – Adhyatma - is translated as Spirituality. But is that an accurate translation?

Helping the thankless

There once lived a man in a small village somewhere in Northern Gangetic Plain. Owing to his lethargic as well as careless attitude he would seldom keep any job. His family, owing to his joblessness, showed him no respect and in due time the man felt dejected and ventured deep …

Kootaneeti: A Forgotten Vedic Art & Science

Shakti or Power is the essence of Rajyam or Leadership. There are those who consider themselves to be either “unlucky” or “undeserving” of power as they cannot comprehend the dynamics of attaining or retaining it. Those who consider themselves to be “deserving” of power are often the same who are unable to handle it. As a result, such people turn up as leaders who are used, misused and/or abused by those around them. They are branded as Ashaktas or incompetent by Kautilya a.k.a. Chanakya. Those ...

Yoga & the Vedic Perspective on Poverty & Prosperity

Every Vedic Rishi has declared Poverty, or दारिद्र्यं (Daaridryam), as the greatest disease, or व्याधि Vyaadhi, capable of crippling not just the body but also the mind. The objective of Vedic education, therefore, was to primarily ensure Prosperity, or संमृद्धि (Samriddhim).

When a Rishi drank wine

Long ago, in a city called Avantika, there lived a Rishi. He was held in high esteem not only by the common people but also by the king of the land. Whenever the king felt disturbed in mind, he would approach the Rishi. The Rishi’s wisdom-enriched advice would restore peace …

Reinventing Akhanda Bharat

Reinventing Akhanda Bharat as an Economic Union of South Asian Nations & Why the Narendra Modi govt. should pursue it? Introduction Many thinktanks have been examining the potential economic opportunities in Southeast Asia and its ramifications for global economic prosperity. Considering the ongoing pandemic-inflicted recession, realizing these opportunities is becoming …

Whose Miracle?

This story is a part of RISHI TALES (Volume 1) by U. Mahesh Prabhu with Foreword by Dr David Frawley.  The book is available on Amazon.com for $9.99 and Amazon.in for INR 200.00 There was once a spiritual master who attracted many disciples. When he died his devotees did not …

Criticism from Vedic Perspective

Exclusive to Vedic Management Centre by U. Mahesh Prabhu Let me start with a tale from my book – RISHI TALES 1: The old king, on his deathbed, told his son, “My boy, be good and do good, and never disregard our minister’s comments or suggestions.” After the death of …

Hitashatru: That Mortal Enemy We mistake for a Dear Friend

Jealousy of people is among the many things that come along with success and wealth. And it is by far the most potent threat as it could turn even a dear friend into a deadly enemy. And when that enemy continues to pose as a friend, enjoying proximity to you, (s)he becomes a Hitashatru.

Gandhara to Kandahar: Importance of Vedic history of Afghanistan

In this important article Vedic Management teacher U. Mahesh Prabhu along with renowned Vedic scholar Dr David Frawley and explain as to why is Vedic history of Afghanistan crucial to understanding & resolving its current crisis. The United States’ abrupt departure from Afghanistan is being perceived around the world as a sign …