Incarnation of Logos to understand Brahma and Atman
Lord Brahma is the common name identifying the Creator of the Universe. In the ancient Rg Veda (1500 BC) Prajapati was typically used for the
The Ten Commandments: Like a Coronavirus Test in Kali Yuga
It is commonly accepted that we are living in the Kali Yuga or the Age of Kali. This is the last yuga of four, starting
The Puzzle of the Psalm 22 Prophecy
A few years ago a work colleague, J, wandered to my desk. J was smart and educated – and definitely not a follower of the
For Varna to Avarna: The Man coming for all peoples
The Vedas foresaw the Coming Person at the beginning of the Purusasukta in the Rg Veda. Then we continued with the Hebrew Vedas, suggesting that
The Coming Noble King: Named hundreds of years beforehand
The Vishnu Purana tells of King Vena. Though Vena began as a good king, because of corrupt influences he became so evil that he outlawed
Sign of the Branch: Like the persistent Banyan in Vat Savitri
The Vat-vriksha, Bargad or Banyan tree is central to South Asian spirituality and is the national tree of India. It is associated with Yama, God
As in the Kurukshetra Battle: The Coming of the ‘Anointed’ Ruler Prophesied
The Bhagavad Gita is the wisdom centerpiece of the Mahabharata epic. Though written as a Gita (song) today it is usually read. The Gita narrates
Like the Raj: What does ‘Christ’ of Jesus Christ mean?
I sometimes ask people what Jesus’ last name was. Usually they reply, “I guess his last name was ‘Christ’ but I am not sure”. Then
History of the Jews: Across India & Around the World
Jews have a long history in India, being here for thousands of years, forming a small community within the mosaic of Indian communities. Different than
From Lakshmi to Shiva: how Sri Moses’ Blessings & Curses Echo today
When we think of blessing and good fortune our minds go to Lakshmi, the goddess of fortune, success and wealth. She blesses hard work when