Mondreeta Sengupta Das VOICES
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Change your destiny by changing your karma
April 27, 2026, 12:00 AM IST
Great gurus don’t say, “Believe only what I say, follow only me!” The most evolved spiritual teacher in the world is one that says—“Don’t believe what I say, God has given you intelligence, you experiment, experience &…
April 27, 2026, 12:00 AM IST
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Master Choa Kok Sui: The spiritual scientist & guru who bridged science and spirituality to heal humanity
April 18, 2026, 4:50 PM IST
Guru is the greatest blessing of the Divine. One astrologer once told me, “Now a guru will enter your life.” I was sceptical, as I had not been exposed to spiritual gurus earlier, since my parents were atheists. …
April 18, 2026, 4:50 PM IST
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The silent pillars of healing: A journey through India’s govt hospitals
April 13, 2026, 5:09 PM IST
There is a widely held perception today that the finest medical care exists only within the polished walls of expensive private hospitals. My own life journey, however, has revealed a far deeper truth. India’s government…
April 13, 2026, 5:09 PM IST
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Guru Padmasambhava: The lotus-born ‘2nd Buddha’
April 6, 2026, 12:52 AM IST
When Gautama Buddha left his physical body, it is said that he foretold that after 8 years, the ‘second Buddha’ would appear. In the 8th century, in the mystical land of Uddiyana, a fully enlightened child…
April 6, 2026, 12:52 AM IST
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Echoes in stone: A journey through time and silence — Bedsa, Bhaja, Karla Caves
March 31, 2026, 1:47 AM IST
Our journey continued from Lavasa toward the ancient caves—a transition not just in geography but in inner experience. It took us about two and a half hours to reach Bedsa Caves near Kamshet. The first hour of the drive felt…
March 31, 2026, 1:47 AM IST
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From the serene lakes of Panshet to the dreamlike silence of Fairyland, Lavasa
March 16, 2026, 12:53 AM IST
Sometimes the most memorable journeys are the ones that are not planned at all. During the vibrant festival of Holi, when colours fill the air and joy fills the heart, we suddenly felt the need for a…
March 16, 2026, 12:53 AM IST
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Is the medical profession still a noble human service?
March 1, 2026, 11:16 PM IST
There was a time when my faith in government institutions was deep and unwavering. I used to regularly visit the Indian Tourism Tourist Office to gather information on travel destinations. Every visit filled me with…
March 1, 2026, 11:16 PM IST
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Lingaraj & Mukteshwar Temple – Where stone speaks of liberation
February 23, 2026, 1:09 AM IST
I visited Bhubaneswar for the first time, though I had visited Puri and Konark 30 years back. When I arrived at Bhubaneswar railway station, I attempted to book an auto. None of the drivers were…
February 23, 2026, 1:09 AM IST
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Under the open sky of the sixty-four yoginis: Where Shakti meets the Vajra master
February 16, 2026, 12:38 PM IST
Recently, when I went to Bhubaneswar, Odisha, I visited the Chausath Yogini Temple (64 Yogini Temple) of Hirapur, also called the Mahamaya Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I was stunned. Hirapur’s Yogini temple is…
February 16, 2026, 12:38 PM IST
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Where the eternal dwells and the sun rises: Journey to Jagannath, Puri & Konark
February 3, 2026, 12:20 PM IST
My journey to the Diamond Triangle of Odisha unfolded not merely as a physical passage across sacred geography, but as an inward pilgrimage through memory, myth, and living devotion. On the way, I halted at…
February 3, 2026, 12:20 PM IST
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Visiting ‘heaven on earth’ – the Arhatic Yoga ashram
January 27, 2026, 4:43 PM IST
In August 2003, my husband, our baby daughter, and I went on a weekend break to our company guest house at Nagothane, along the river Amba, 86 km from Mumbai on the Goa highway. On our return journey,…
January 27, 2026, 4:43 PM IST
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Arhatic Yoga – A way of life: Participating in the 2026 retreat
January 23, 2026, 5:52 PM IST
Grand Master Choa Kok Sui (GMCKS) termed Pranic Healing as “a bridge between household life and spiritual life.” A disciple of Buddha Padmasambhava, he founded the Pranic Healing school in 1987 to take care of: Physical & mental health: It starts with…
January 23, 2026, 5:52 PM IST
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At the Guru Padmasambhava Conference in Odisha’s Diamond Circle
January 19, 2026, 12:55 AM IST
Last month, during my visit to Bodhgaya, I happened to see a banner announcing the 2nd Padmasambhava Conference at Odisha, being held from January 11–16, 2026. Excited to attend a conference dedicated to my sat-guru,…
January 19, 2026, 12:55 AM IST
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Ganpatipule: Where Konkan Coast meets serenity, spirituality, and timeless heritage
January 4, 2026, 10:10 PM IST
Every time we drive from Mumbai to Goa, there is one place that unfailingly calls us to pause, breathe, and soak in its magic — Ganpatipule. What began as a convenient halt has, over the…
January 4, 2026, 10:10 PM IST
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Jaipur: The Pink City which captured our hearts
December 8, 2025, 6:14 PM IST
After attending a friend’s wedding in Jaipur recently, we decided to explore the city. Jaipur, India’s first planned city, was founded in 1727 by the Kachwaha Rajput ruler Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who shifted…
December 8, 2025, 6:14 PM IST
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Extortion isn’t always done by criminals — sometimes tourists do it too: A true story of a tour guide
November 23, 2025, 11:46 PM IST
Priti (name changed) had guided foreign tourists and guests for twenty years as a trained government guide, and she still felt excited every time she picked up a new guest. Maybe it was pride, maybe…
November 23, 2025, 11:46 PM IST
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Kalahasti – Where destiny, energy and faith converge
November 17, 2025, 12:01 AM IST
When I studied astrology, I began experimenting by drawing up life charts for my family members. Understanding how planetary energies, constellations and shadow planets influence our chakras, meridians and aura opened a completely new dimension…
November 17, 2025, 12:01 AM IST
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Ancient healing modalities of India–1: Pranic healing
November 10, 2025, 2:08 PM IST
India, the cradle of one of the world’s oldest civilisations, has always been a land where healing was not just a science, but a sacred art — a harmonious blend of body, mind, and spirit….
November 10, 2025, 2:08 PM IST
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Sacred shores of Gujarat – Dwarka, Nageshwar, Beyt Dwarka & Somnath
October 27, 2025, 1:45 AM IST
This Diwali, we decided to celebrate not with lights alone, but with the radiance of divine blessings, embarking on a sacred pilgrimage across the spiritual heart of Gujarat. Our journey began by train to Ahmedabad,…
October 27, 2025, 1:45 AM IST
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Mystical Egypt – Where time, spirit, and legends converge (Part 3)
October 20, 2025, 12:56 AM IST
Our cruise sailed from Aswan in the late afternoon, reaching the Temple of Edfu just before sunset. It is one of the best-preserved shrines in Egypt and the largest temple built entirely of sandstone, dedicated…
October 20, 2025, 12:56 AM IST
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