Samaniji Akshay Pragya spends her days in rigorous prayer, meditation, discourse, and scripture study from 4 a.m. until she retires at 10 p.m. Her life is a simple one. As a Jain nun, her life is ...

Navaratri worships different forms of Goddess Durga, including Mahagauri, representing purity and grace. Associated with Rahu, she symbolizes spiritual growth and dispelling illusion, guiding devotees ...

A study of moral values reveals issues related to purity can determine how close -- or how far -- we want to be with someone in social and political circles. Purity is the moral foundation that drives ...