OSWALD PEREIRA takes you on a journey of discovery of the real Christ, as he explains Paramahansa Yogananda’s understanding of the real Christ and true Christianity Jesus Through an Eastern Lens Paramahansa Yogananda, the Indian yogi who introduced Kriya Yoga to the West, reinterpreted Jesus Christ not as a Western icon, but as a universal […]
A living example of the transformative power of yoga, Vivekananda, a bridge between East and West, is a revolutionary force who continues to guide humanity towards a more holistic and interconnected existence, says OSWALD PEREIRA Swami Vivekananda was a revolutionary yogi in more ways than one. The most important revolution he created was in the […]
The Manusmriti is a much-misunderstood text today. Though historically, both Manusmriti and the originator of its teachings – Svayambhuva Manu, were both held in high esteem as the foremost authority on Dharma by not only the scholars of Dharmashastra tradition, but also by great philosophers and spiritual giants belonging to different Sampradayas. From Vyasa to […]
In about a week, I will complete a year as a fulltime editor in book publishing. My earlier assignments in publishing were for freelance work, especially spiritual books, considering my nearly decade-long editorial job with The Speaking Tree. I’ve had a life-long tenure in journalism mostly with The Times of India as an editor, although I did meander […]
When I began learning from my elders and community about our scriptures, deities, and gods, my understanding was limited to only appreciating the divinity of the characters. Every act of theirs felt like part of a play. There was a lack of sensitivity to their struggles, strength of their character in overcoming challenges, and their […]
As Nepal grapples with the deaths and destruction resulting from the March 28 protests, the country continues to debate its core demand: the restoration of the monarchy and Hindu state identity. Two people lost their lives, at least 100 were injured, and numerous vehicles and businesses were set on fire during the protests, prompting the […]
OSWALD PEREIRA examines an interesting phenomenon, ‘export and import of our spiritual gurus’ — a strange paradox of our sages being better known in the West than in India, and the people in the country honouring them by virtue of their foreign-returned ‘glory’ In a discussion on my book, Beyond Autobiography of a Yogi, with members of […]
As the year draws to a close, the air fills with a familiar energy: hope, anticipation, and the universal tradition of making resolutions. People chart their goals, envision fresh starts, and cling to the optimism that a new year inevitably brings. Yet, amidst these rituals, one truth quietly stands: nothing is truly in our hands. […]
By OSWALD PEREIRA While we celebrate Diwali this year, let’s make out a special prayer to all our Gods to include that very important ingredient—religious harmony—in our cocktail of celebrations, says OSWALD PEREIRA God created human beings, wanting them to be gentle, loving and caring. Our true eternal, combined Father and Mother—God—built all of us in […]
Towards the end of August, when the air was still rife with patriotic fervour, the editorial team at Vitasta began work on a series of books coincidentally all written by retired defence personnel — and so we had a pleasant month dealing with some absolute gentlemen authors on books that highlighted the importance of our […]
