Tag: bhakti

  • Standing Your Ground, Holding on to Faith | Bhagat Prahlad

    Standing Your Ground, Holding on to Faith | Bhagat Prahlad

    Have you ever found yourself in a conflict with someone much more powerful than you — stronger in position, influence, intellect, or physical power? Have you felt the pressure to give in because of strong opposition? And when you chose not to give in — what gave you the strength to stand? We revisit the…

  • The Worship That Is Worthy

    The Worship That Is Worthy

    How do you like to connect with the Divine?Some of us close our eyes and sit in silence.Some offer flowers at the altar.Some feed the hungry. Bhagat Namdev too sought to offer his devotion — and what he discovered was a life-changing truth. A Seeker’s Offering Sant Namdev, a renowned saint of the Bhakti tradition,…

  • Tansen and His Teacher | The Shadow and the Spark

    Tansen and His Teacher | The Shadow and the Spark

    Tansen, the legendary singer, was one of the nine jewels in Emperor Akbar’s court. It is said that when he sang Raag Malhaar, it would begin to rain, and when he sang Raag Deepak, lamps would light up. One day, after a mesmerizing performance of Raag Darbari, Emperor Akbar was spellbound. Praising Tansen, he said,…