Adi Shankaracharya is one of the most influential philosophers in the history of Indian thought. He is particularly associated with Advaita Vedanta, the philosophy of non-duality, which teaches that the deepest Self, Atman, is not…
Swami Vivekananda left behind a remarkably diverse body of writings and speeches despite his relatively short life. His lectures, letters, conversations, essays and poems covered subjects ranging from Vedanta and yoga to education, social reform,…
Atal Bihari Vajpayee occupies a distinctive place in modern Indian political history. He was a freedom-era generation politician, an influential leader of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, one of the founders of the Bharatiya Janata Party,…
Hindutva is one of the most discussed, debated and contested ideas in modern Indian political thought. Yet much of the public discussion around it takes place through political speeches, television debates, social media arguments and…
India’s history cannot be understood simply as a succession of empires, battles and rulers. The Indian subcontinent represents one of the world’s longest continuous civilizational traditions, stretching from the urban culture of the Indus Valley…
The term “Indian Renaissance” was given profound philosophical meaning by Sri Aurobindo, one of India’s most original thinkers, revolutionaries, and spiritual visionaries. While Europe’s Renaissance marked a revival of classical Greco-Roman knowledge, Aurobindo used the…
Introduction Kriya Yoga is an ancient yogic practice that was revived in modern times by Lahiri Mahasaya and later spread worldwide by Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi. Rooted in India’s timeless spiritual…
Introduction Among the countless treasures of India’s spiritual heritage, the Yoga Vasistha Gita stands out as a timeless guide for seekers of liberation. Unlike other Gitas that often focus on devotion, duty, or philosophy through…
After over four decades of serving knowledge-hungry minds across Gujarat and beyond, Safari magazine has bid its readers an emotional goodbye. On May 28, 2025, the final issue—number 369—was released, bringing to an end the…
India’s political landscape is not only rich in history and leadership but also in literature penned by those who shaped the nation. From Mahatma Gandhi to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Indian politicians have frequently turned…