Is Spirituality Possible Without Religion? 

Is Spirituality Possible Without Religion? 

Is Spirituality Possible Without Religion?  The question of whether spirituality is possible without religion has become increasingly relevant in today’s world. People from different cultures and backgrounds are exploring new ways to connect with themselves and the universe, often without following any specific religious tradition. Spirituality and religion may appear closely related, but they are not the same. While religion is a structured system with rituals, beliefs, doctrines, and community practices, spirituality is an inner […]

 December 1, 2025
Music and Spirituality — From Bhajans to Gospel

Music and Spirituality — From Bhajans to Gospel

Music and Spirituality — From Bhajans to Gospel Music has always been one of humanity’s most profound ways of reaching toward the divine. Long before written scriptures or organized rituals, people expressed their spiritual feelings through rhythm, melody, and collective singing. Across cultures, from Indian bhajans to African-American gospel choirs, music becomes more than entertainment—it becomes a pathway to transcendence, healing, and connection. This shared role of music reveals that spirituality, though expressed differently, carries […]

 November 15, 2025
The New Age of Faith Mentors: Rise of Spiritual Influencers and Digital Gurus

The New Age of Faith Mentors: Rise of Spiritual Influencers and Digital Gurus

The New Age of Faith Mentors: Rise of Spiritual Influencers and Digital Gurus In the age of social media, spirituality has found a new voice — not in temples, mosques, or churches, but on YouTube, Instagram, and podcasts. The once-personal journey of faith is now being broadcast globally by a new generation of spiritual influencers and digital gurus. These modern-day mentors blend ancient wisdom with digital storytelling, guiding millions of followers seeking peace, purpose, and […]

 November 13, 2025
Faith and Film: How Religion Is Depicted in Indian & Global Cinema in 2025

Faith and Film: How Religion Is Depicted in Indian & Global Cinema in 2025

Faith and Film: How Religion Is Depicted in Indian & Global Cinema in 2025 Cinema has always been more than entertainment; it is a mirror of human belief, struggle, and imagination. Religion — as one of the most powerful forces shaping human identity — has been a recurring theme in films across the world. From Indian epics to Hollywood dramas, filmmakers continue to explore how faith inspires, divides, and transforms lives. In 2025, this relationship […]

 November 7, 2025
The Business of Spirituality: Wellness, Retreats, Apps & Commodification

The Business of Spirituality: Wellness, Retreats, Apps & Commodification

The Business of Spirituality: Wellness, Retreats, Apps & Commodification In recent years, spirituality has quietly become one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. What was once a deeply personal journey of introspection and faith has now expanded into a global marketplace — complete with meditation apps, yoga retreats, mindfulness workshops, and spiritual influencers. In India, where ancient traditions of meditation and self-realization originated, spirituality has been rebranded and commercialized to fit modern lifestyles. The […]

 November 7, 2025
Digital Faith Influencers: YouTube, Instagram & Spiritual Branding

Digital Faith Influencers: YouTube, Instagram & Spiritual Branding

Digital Faith Influencers: YouTube, Instagram & Spiritual Branding In the 21st century, spirituality has found a new pulpit — the digital screen. From YouTube to Instagram, faith leaders, monks, and spiritual teachers are reimagining how devotion, mindfulness, and moral lessons are shared. What once required temple visits or sermons in community halls now reaches millions through a smartphone. This rise of “digital faith influencers” marks a powerful transformation in how religion and spirituality are practiced, […]

 November 3, 2025
How Digital Rituals and Virtual Darshans Are Reshaping Hindu Practice

How Digital Rituals and Virtual Darshans Are Reshaping Hindu Practice

How Digital Rituals and Virtual Darshans Are Reshaping Hindu Practice In an age where technology mediates almost every human experience, religion too has entered the digital realm. Across India and the global Hindu diaspora, smartphones, livestreams, and social media have become new pathways to the divine. The idea of darshan — seeing and being seen by the deity — once required physical presence at a temple. Today, millions experience it virtually, through screens. This digital […]

 November 1, 2025
Youth & Spirituality: How Gen Z in India Is Reimagining Religion

Youth & Spirituality: How Gen Z in India Is Reimagining Religion

Youth & Spirituality: How Gen Z in India Is Reimagining Religion India’s Gen Z — born between the late 1990s and early 2010s — stands at a fascinating crossroads. They are digital natives, raised in a world of global connectivity, yet deeply rooted in the cultural and spiritual soil of India. Unlike the generations before them, they are not turning away from faith; they are redefining it. For India’s youth, spirituality is no longer confined […]

 October 31, 2025
Vaisakhi 2025: When Borders Fade and Faith Unites Thousands in Pakistan

Vaisakhi 2025: When Borders Fade and Faith Unites Thousands in Pakistan

Vaisakhi 2025: When Borders Fade and Faith Unites Thousands in Pakistan Every year, as April begins and the fields turn golden with ripened crops, a wave of spiritual excitement flows through the hearts of Sikhs across the world. This is the time of Vaisakhi—a festival that goes far beyond harvest celebrations. It marks a turning point in Sikh history. And on this special occasion, thousands of Sikh pilgrims embark on a spiritual journey to Pakistan […]

 April 15, 2025
Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan participated in the National Book Fair, Ahmedabad

Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan participated in the National Book Fair, Ahmedabad

Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan participated in the National Book Fair, Ahmedabad Ahmedabad. Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan, participated in the National Book Fair at University Ground, Ahmedabad, Gujarat from 24th to 30th November 2018. The literature provided by DJJS is simplified rendition of the concept of spirituality and true religion given by Vedas and scriptures as to how to practice spirituality in life to derive the maximum benefits out of it. The fair provided a great opportunity to volunteers […]

 December 12, 2018