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Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra | The Divine Matchmaker
The Cosmos

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra | The Divine Matchmaker

The traditional name Denebola is shortened from Deneb Alased, from the Arabic phrase ‘tail of the lion’. Continue reading Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra | The Divine Matchmaker

Magha Nakshatra | The Branches of The Seed
Business Fables, The Cosmos

Magha Nakshatra | The Branches of The Seed

Ketu signifies the starting point of the journey of the soul into the world of physical matter. A journey that begins through the genes of our birth parents. Continue reading Magha Nakshatra | The Branches of The Seed

Nephrite | A Weapon of Peace
Leadership, Politics

Nephrite | A Weapon of Peace

The Maori called nephrite Pounamu. In New Zealand, the gemstone is found only in South Island. Continue reading Nephrite | A Weapon of Peace

The Spiritual Legacy of our Ancestors
Acts of Faith, Singapore, The Entrepreneur, Thoughts on Life

The Spiritual Legacy of our Ancestors

We have a responsibility towards our ancestors. To receive an inheritance is not merely about property and assets, but also comes with a corresponding spiritual legacy that includes their vocation, their belief system, and their way of life.  Continue reading The Spiritual Legacy of our Ancestors

In Loving Memory of Ratilal Mancharram
Acts of Faith, Singapore

In Loving Memory of Ratilal Mancharram

On this day of Pratipada Shradhha, I honour your memory and the life you lived on earth. You passed away a decade before I was born, but your teachings have come down to me through the stories and photographs of those who knew you before you even had a granddaughter.  Continue reading In Loving Memory of Ratilal Mancharram

The Spiritual Essence of Shradh
Acts of Faith

The Spiritual Essence of Shradh

This year, Shradh runs from 13 Sept to 28 Sept 2019. It is believed that during this time, ancestors visit earth in their subtle form to bless their descendants. The kin offer food, money and other gifts to the ancestors as a sign of respect. Continue reading The Spiritual Essence of Shradh

Acts of Faith, Singapore, Thoughts on Life

Shradh: Remembering our Ancestors

In Hinduism, the fortnight of Shradh is the time during which one pays homage to one’s ancestors. We have a responsibility to our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents as they brought us into this world. Their genes are part of our body system and their mental traits influence our thinking. Continue reading Shradh: Remembering our Ancestors

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