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What is Bhakti in spirituality? A spiritual master shares 7 ways to practice it

What is Bhakti in spirituality? A spiritual master shares 7 ways to practice it

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Bhakti is one of the oldest spiritual paths in Hindu philosophy, yet it is often misunderstood. Many people associate it with rituals like lighting a lamp, singing devotional songs, offering flowers, or visiting a temple. While these practices are part of Bhakti for many devotees, they are not the whole picture. According to the Bhakti Sutras shared by the Aatman Awareness Centre, spiritual master HH Guruji Sundar teaches that Bhakti is not simply about worship. He describes it as a path of complete surrender, unconditional love, and inner transformation. In his teachings, true devotion begins in the heart and naturally shapes the way a person lives, serves, and relates to the Divine. If you are new to spirituality, these seven teachings offer a simple introduction to what Bhakti means beyond rituals. Also Read Most people misunderstand Bhakti. Here’s what a spiritual expert says it really means 1. See Bhakti as surrender, not just worship HH Guruji Sundar says that real Bhakti is “total surrender to God or Guru.” He explains that surrender is much more …

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice GS 2 (Week 161)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice GS 2 (Week 161)

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UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative for the practice of Mains answer writing. It covers essential topics of static and dynamic parts of the UPSC Civil Services syllabus covered under various GS papers. This answer-writing practice is designed to help you as a value addition to your UPSC CSE Mains. Attempt today’s answer writing on questions related to topics of GS-2 to check your progress. 🚨 Click Here to read the UPSC Essentials magazine for June 2026. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at [email protected]🚨 Discuss the strategic importance of Seychelles in India’s vision for the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). How does the Vision MAHASAGAR framework seek to strengthen India’s maritime partnerships? QUESTION 2 Discuss the role and limitations of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)-mandated commissions of inquiry in ensuring accountability for violations of international humanitarian law. QUESTION 1: Discuss the strategic importance of Seychelles in India’s vision for the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). How does the Vision MAHASAGAR framework seek to strengthen India’s maritime partnerships? Relevance: The question is relevant to the syllabus topics “India and its …

Tripura govt bars GBP-AGMC doctors from private practice

Tripura govt bars GBP-AGMC doctors from private practice

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The Tripura government has decided to bar doctors at the state-run GBP-AGMC hospital from private practice to improve services at the health facility, a minister said. A 20 per cent hike on basic salary will be given as a non-practice allowance to faculty members and medical officers of GB Pant Hospital and Agartala Government Medical College, state Minister Sushanta Chowdhury said on Tuesday. He said the council of ministers, in its last meeting held on Monday, passed a proposal to bar the faculty members and medical officers of GBP Pant Hospital & AGMC from private practice. “In exchange, they will get a 20 per cent hike in basic salary as a non-practice allowance. A notification will be issued soon in this regard,” he said. The decision, the minister said, was taken to improve services at the state’s premier healthcare institution. “Chief Minister Manik Saha views that despite the strengthening of infrastructure, complaints are being received when it comes to the satisfaction of patients. The authorities concerned have consulted with the doctors’ body before taking the …

Taylor Parker denied final meal; why Texas stopped practice for death row inmates

Taylor Parker denied final meal; why Texas stopped practice for death row inmates

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Taylor Parker was denied her final meal after Texas stopped offering special last meals to death row inmates in 2011. The practice was stopped after an inmate ordered a lavish feast and refused to eat it. Inmates were previously allowed a final meal before their execution. Taylor Parker denied final meal before execution (Idabel Police Department) Lawrence Russell Brewer, who was handed a death sentence for the racially motivated murder of James Byrd Jr, was put to death in September, being offered a final meal before his execution. The 44-year-old ordered a lavish banquet, consisting of chicken steaks, fried okra with ketchup, and a cheese omelette with ground beef, jalapenos and bell peppers as well as a ‘riple-meat bacon cheeseburger, three fajitas, one pound of barbecue and a half loaf of white bread, pizza meat lover’s special, one pint of ‘homemade vanilla’ Blue Bell ice cream, one slab of peanut butter fudge with crushed peanuts and three root beers, according to LADbible. In the end, he claimed he wasn’t hungry and refused to eat. Also …

Practice 5 Important Prelims Questions

Practice 5 Important Prelims Questions

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UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of daily subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on History and Culture to check your progress. Find links to previous quizzes for UPSC towards the end of the article. 🚨 Click Here to read the UPSC Essentials magazine for May 2026. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at [email protected]🚨 (b) The love story of Dushyanta and Shakuntala (c) The conflict between the Pandavas and Kauravas in the Mahabharata (d) The life of King Harsha and his sister Rajyashri Relevance: UPSC often asks questions on Indian culture that go beyond well-known texts and personalities, testing an aspirant’s awareness of lesser-known literary works, plays, and artistic traditions. Sometimes, not-so-popular plays and authors silently enter the question paper to increase its difficulty level, making it important to study cultural developments comprehensively rather than focusing only on famous works. Explanation Story continues below this ad Kundamala is a 6th-7th century CE Sanskrit …

Did Mackenzie Shirilla practice route before accident? The Crash draws ire for shock omission

Did Mackenzie Shirilla practice route before accident? The Crash draws ire for shock omission

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Netflix’s new true‑crime documentary The Crash revolves around the story of a 100‑mph wreck in Ohio that killed two young people. The film dives into the trial, the legal strategy, and the life of Mackenzie Shirilla, the teen driver behind the wheel. Netflix’s The Crash explores the ongoing fight by Steve Shirilla and Natalie Shirilla to overturn their daughter’s murder conviction. (Screenshot- X) However, many viewers say the documentary misses out on the crucial point that prosecutors highlighted in court. Whether Shirilla had driven the same stretch of road in the weeks before the fatal crash. That detail could shape how audiences see her actions, but it is not clearly addressed in the film, many critics say. Also read: Mackenzie Shirilla’s chilling texts to boyfriend Dominic Russo before fatal crash: ‘I’m gonna kill someone’ What the doc covers and what it leaves out In The Crash, the show walks through the final drive and the criminal charges of the trial. Court‑room footage and interviews show how prosecutors argued that it was not an accident but …

‘Illegal practice’: Allahabad High Court cracks down on late-night wedding DJs, loudspeakers post 10 pm | Legal News

‘Illegal practice’: Allahabad High Court cracks down on late-night wedding DJs, loudspeakers post 10 pm | Legal News

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4 min readNew DelhiMay 16, 2026 10:59 AM IST Cracking whip on the use of DJ systems and loudspeakers post 10 pm, the Allahabad High Court has directed the Lucknow authorities, including the police, to strictly enforce the ban while highlighting rampant noise pollution caused by marriage celebrations and events held in parks, community centres, and residential areas. A bench of Justices Rajan Roy and Manjive Shukla passed the directions while hearing a public interest litigation concerning protection and regulation of parks, playgrounds and open spaces in Uttar Pradesh. Justices Rajan Roy and Manjive Shukla passed the directions while hearing a public interest litigation. While dealing with the plea, the bench took note of widespread violations of Supreme Court directions relating to noise pollution. Seeking a response from the state authorities, the court ordered, “In the meantime, we direct the concerned authorities, including the police, as far as they have a role to play in the matter, to ensure that no loudspeakers or sound systems are played after 10 pm in violation of decisions of …

Mumbai man explains how a common restaurant practice quietly pushes diners to spend more: ‘Decision is made for you’

Mumbai man explains how a common restaurant practice quietly pushes diners to spend more: ‘Decision is made for you’

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A Mumbai-based entrepreneur has sparked a discussion online after explaining how a common restaurant practice can lead people to spend money without actively choosing to. The post has left users divided over whether the practice is problematic or simply part of doing business. (Unsplash/Representational image ) Taking to X, Chanakya Shah, co-founder of hydration supplement brand UP&RUN, pointed out how many restaurants place a bottle of water on the table even before customers place an order. He said that what was once an ₹15 mineral water bottle is now often replaced with ₹60 options or premium labels like Vedica and Himalayan. In his post, Shah argued that this subtle placement acts as a default, nudging customers into spending more. “When something is already placed in front of you, it feels like the default choice. Saying no suddenly requires effort. Asking for a cheaper option feels awkward, so people just go with what’s already there. Customers end up spending more without ever actively choosing to,” he wrote. Shah suggested that a more transparent approach would be …

Why pre-season practice with Yuvraj Singh could be the ‘Midas touch’ for Rishabh Pant

Why pre-season practice with Yuvraj Singh could be the ‘Midas touch’ for Rishabh Pant

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2 min readUpdated: Mar 23, 2026 12:14 AM IST In a bid to make up for lost time and opportunities in white-ball cricket, Rishabh Pant has seemingly undergone a rapid transformation in his physique and cricket over the last few months. Pant, who has been overlooked from India’s T20I squad over the last two years and demoted to the back-up wicket-keeper in ODI cricket, is gearing up for a pivotal IPL 2026 season with the Lucknow Super Giants. The LSG captain was signed at Rs 27.50 crore last year, but his season ended with middling figures, compounded by the captaincy tag that had appeared to bog him down. Before arriving in Chennai — where Lucknow have set up their pre-season base at former India bowling coach Bharat Arun’s academy, Coaching Beyond — Pant spent five days in Mumbai working with Yuvraj Singh, the Indian Express had reported last week. The sessions with Yuvraj, who has played a key role in the development of Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, were focused on the basics: retaining shape, …