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Devotion without knowledge is blind faith Knowledge without devotion is mere rationality Knowledge is inevitably followed by devotion This is where science meets spirituality On the path of searching for the truth, one eventually reaches a state where one starts understanding the real meaning of devotion and the wonders it can do. Each seeker starts their journey towards the truth from the dense forests of ignorance. As soon as they get a glimpse of the light of the right

Dharma For Life organised its third academic event on the 27th of July 2024, which included a lecture on ‘Mind in Science and Jainism’ and a panel discussion on ‘Mind: Our Friend or Enemy’. The event commenced at 2 PM with a welcoming tea. The program began with a prayer by Mrs. Beina A Jain. Known for her sweet voice, Mrs. Jain’s prayer set a serene tone for the event. The first session started with a lecture by Dr. Pratap Sanchetee, a renowned neurologist and Jain scholar

My Review on Ālāpa Paddhati (The Ways of Verbal Expression) by Ācārya Devasena I was delighted and honoured at the same time to receive the most recent scholarly gem by respected Vijay K Jain Sir. Titled Ālāpa Paddhati as clearly by its name that it describes the ways of verbal expression, written by Ācārya Devasena sometime during the end of the tenth century of Vikrama Samvat , which is almost 57 years ahead of the modern calendar. Starts with the invocation of the liber

लगभग दो महीने पहले एक शाम मिर्ज़ापुर से फ़ोन आया. फ़ोन पर दूसरी ओर श्रीमती पूजा गुप्ता जी की मधुर एवं सधी हुई आवाज़ थी जो मेरी लेखनी की भूरी भूरी प्रशंसा से युक्त थी. मैं अचंभित थी कि आख़िर मेरी पुस्तकें उन तक कैसे पहुंचीं. बातचीत के दौरान पता चला कि सभ्या प्रकाशन के संस्थापक एवं अभिवन इमरोज़ के संपादक आदरणीय श्री देवेंद्र बहल जी ने मेरी कुछ पुस्तकें पूजा जी को भिजवाईं, पूजा ने भी उन्हें अपनी स्टडी में दफन करने के बजाय उन्हें न केवल पढ़ना चुना अपितु मेरा नंबर प्रकाशक से लेकर अपनी प्

Spiritual knowledge is incomplete without experiencing it at the horizontal dimension. When our belief in good cinema was almost at a dying edge, there came a few movies that transcended the constrictive boundaries of how much money was being spent on making them and how famous were the stars in them. After 12th Fail, where despite the most adverse circumstances, the courage to own stark honesty was shown, I watched Chamkeela, Laapataa Ladies, and Manjummel Boys. The impact o

आदरणीय पापा जी, आज आपको गए तीन वर्ष हो गए. हर बार की तरह कल सुबह घर में हवन है एवं सभी साइट्स पर भण्डारा. मानव स्वभाव की विचित्रता पर हर दिन मुस्कुराती भी हूं एवं विचलित भी हो जाती हूं कि आख़िर क्यों जब व्यक्ति भौतिक जगत में होता है हम उसके सहज ज्ञान को, जीवन के उतारों-चढ़ावों के दौरान अर्जित प्रज्ञा को, जो वह नित दिन अपने आस-पास के लोगों में सहज ही अपने कथनों एवं कर्मों के माध्यम से बांटता रहता है, बस यूं ही जाने देते हैं. कभी उसकी कही बातों का मज़ाक बना कर, कभी खीसें निपोर कर

On the sunny afternoon of April 6th, 2024, Dharma For Life, a unit of the Tulip Foundation, became a hub of intellectual discourse and celebration. Professionals, Homemakers, and people from all walks of life gathered to honour great Indian women in Jain literature and reflect on the evolving essence of womanhood. The meticulously organised event offered a platform for fruitful discussions among scholars, professionals, and laypeople. The program commenced with a warm welcome

I bow to the countless seekers of truth who have searched and found the absolute. I bow to all the founders of all the thought schools of India, who ignited the spark of seeking and provided some solace in some form to the seekers. I was delighted to stumble upon an online course, ‘An Introduction to Indian Philosophy,’ during one of my Facebook scrolls. I am so glad I instantly joined it, as I have always felt the need for a platform that provides all the answers to queries

I was delighted to receive an invitation to the National Workshop on 'Karma and Health' at the esteemed Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed University of Vadodara, held on February 9th and 10th, 2024. As I'm a devoted researcher of philosophical studies in our contemporary landscape, the workshop's theme seamlessly aligned with my academic pursuits and my mission, "Dharma For Life." I was excited to join the scientific discussions. As I stepped into the first day of the workshop, a w

Very recently, I received yet another work of devotion and wisdom from the famous scholar of Jainism, honorary Mr Vijay K Jain, titled Kalyāṇamandira Stotra, written by Ācārya Kumudacaṁdra in 6th Century CE. Mr Jain has not only beautifully translated all 44 ślokās of the Stotra but has also added explanatory notes, wherever needed, to make the reader grasp the essence of the prayer. What impresses me the most about this Indian philosophy is that it motivates one to find the

“Dharma For Life Premiere: An Evening of Wisdom and Wellness”, held at The Tulip Clubhouse on January 20, 2024, was a noteworthy intellectual event organised by Dr. Medhavi Jain, the Founder of Dharma For Life. The purpose of this event was to foster intellectual engagement and cultural exploration. The event commenced at 2:30 PM with a warm welcome tea, setting the tone for an afternoon filled with intellectual discourse. As the guests settled in, the program progressed wit

Hello friends, Recently I got an invite to be a weekly podcaster with an initiative of the HT team named: health-shots. This is a website that is meant to solve the queries of the millennials, esp. women. I am talking about various issues here including the challenges youngsters face in their everyday lives. Plus as a life-coach and a writer I will definitely be talking about self-introspection, motivation, dreams, relationships, and whatever is there in our lives. Till now

Positivity is that which surrounds her whole persona. Her voice cladded with charm and sweetness at all times. So much so that it fills one with good vibes. Yes, with that she has won over Corona. I am glad that she is one of my good friends. Meet Mrs. Beena Jain, a resident of Delhi. Very recently she along with five of her family members, her husband, her son, her pregnant daughter, her son-in-law and her 3 year old grand daughter, won the fight against Covid-19. Without w

Garbage is not that which we see openly in our surroundings but that which we get rid of secretly, in a way which one is unable to grasp that how much harm that causes to our environment, and in the long run to mother earth. Be it physical garbage or abstract. Imagine an Indian household almost 40-50 years back. One will picturize one coming back from outside, washing all the uncovered parts of body before entering the house, changing the outdoor chappals with the inhouse on

When a 95-year-old, looks back at his life, he is distant enough to see and analyze its occurrences, how events took place, how achievements were accomplished and how the cosmos worked in his favor in various adversities. And when that man is a scholar, the observation becomes even deeper. As soon as I opened the book & start reading the foreword by Dr. John E. Cort, as a researcher myself, I could feel that the connection was made. Because the very first paragraph is what e

Hello friends, Recently I launched my YouTube Channel MJ TALKS. Do visit & subscribe @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCINUF6KJ34M0UgZStAWCR2A?view_as=subscriber Very recently I have shared about the end of my vegan journey, about which I was quite passionate. Do visit that specifically & do share with the vegans you know. They should know the negative side of the same. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS5p6EaSmVk Best Medhavi

Sometimes one finds that quality of transparency, dedication & satisfaction in a work culture which can be a role model even for the bigger corporate cultures. I was feeling a bit awkward visiting a naturopathy centre for the very first time in life because I was completely unaware of its happenings and schedule. But to my surprise all my confusions and dilemmas were treated in a healthy & positive way especially by all the lady staff. They were indescribably good & helpful

Find all smoothie recipes at So Vegan Facebook Page. And for the rest search on google by typing the exact recipe name as mentioned. Also friends recently I launched my YouTube channel MJ Talks . Do visit to see me talk about: life, transformation, philosophy, objective truth, poetry, feminism, veganism & on many other topics. Peace Medhavi :-) #veganism #selfimprovement

In the picture you can see: Mrs. Sheela Dutt (Medical Superintendent, Batra Hospital Delhi), Mrs. Sudesh Chawla (who has won the battle of breast cancer very recently), Mrs. Bina Jain (the bold woman behind this group's activities), Mrs. Manjeet Brar (The eldest amongst us but the youngest in terms of traveling the whole Delhi either on foot or in Metro), Mrs. Tripta Kapoor (a calm & smiling persona who dresses beautifully), Mrs. Kusum Mehra, Mrs. Manju Sundara and Mrs. Renu

Losing passport, in some other country, is perhaps the worst nightmare one can have. But it happens as destined. This time I was its victim and the city was London, UK. The thieves there are so efficient in their jobs that it's really hard to keep our stuff safe from them. Not only my passport but also all my cash in GBP was stolen, that too when the bag was with me at all times. So without further ado here is what you are supposed to do: First step is to register a police c