A Lotus In The Mud

05/31/2026

Art is my spiritual language: Nayan Kisnadwala on creativity and consciousness

A late bloomer, Nayan Kisnadwala evolved from a finance professional into an artist, spiritual student and custodian of Vedic Heritage Inc, in New York, carrying forward the legacy of his spiritual teacher, GuruMaa Jyotishanand Saraswati. He is a panelist for Lotus’ Yoga Day celebration on June 14 where his spiritual art will be featured....

Discover how Nayan Kisnadwala found purpose through art, meditation, and carrying forward his GuruMaa’s spiritual legacy.

05/30/2026

The modern world profits from your attention.

Your soul doesn’t.

Dopamine fasting isn’t deprivation.
It’s giving your mind enough space to hear itself again.

What would happen if you stopped consuming for a day and simply observed?

05/30/2026

‘Why fear…’: A skeptic’s journey from a lost textbook to Sathya Sai Baba

Dreams, mysterious encounters, and moments of uncanny grace—a deeply personal journey through faith, gurus, and divine synchronicity. Part I of a two-part narrative....

From Sai Baba dreams to mystical encounters, explore true stories of faith, gurus, and divine synchronicity. Read now.

05/30/2026

Can gurus reach you through dreams or send other signs?

A vanished fakir, recurring signs, and miraculous timing—this intriguing personal account traces a journey of faith shaped by extraordinary encounters that felt far too precise and powerful to be mere coincidences. Second, concluding part of the story....

Could mysterious signs, dreams, and chance encounters be a guru’s way of guiding devotees through life’s unseen paths? Find out.

05/27/2026

‘Hello Dad’ strikes an emotional chord at the Big Apple Film Festival

A deeply personal story of loss, remembrance, and the quiet ways love endures beyond grief. At its New York premiere, ‘Hello Dad’ transformed a film screening into a moving conversation on healing and human connection....

Can grief and love coexist? Hello Dad moves audiences with its story of healing and loss.

05/25/2026

Experts call for reviving India’s ancient education technique amid rising student anxiety

At a conference in New Delhi, educators and spiritual leaders called for blending ancient Indian wisdom with modern education to address rising student stress through holistic and values-based learning....

Can pranayama and ancient Indian teaching methods help create emotionally resilient classrooms? Experts think so.

05/24/2026

Immerse yourself in devotional & spiritual Yoga

ALotusInTheMud.com is proud to present an exclusive celebration of the UN-mandated International Day of Yoga 2026 on June 14 in the auditorium of the Vedic Heritage Hanuman Temple in Hempstead, on Long Island in New York. The unique multifaith event is in association with the Consulate General of India, New York. The event is free; to register, scan the QR code on the lead visual or use this link:...

https://alotusinthemud.com/immerse-yourself-in-devotional-spiritual-yoga/

Celebrate the International Day of Yoga 2026 in Hempstead, NY! Join ALotusInTheMud for a free multifaith event featuring panel discussion, meditation, dance, and kirtan. Register now.

05/24/2026

Yoga beyond asanas - yes, A Lotus in The Mud is proud to organize this unique Yoga Day celebration June 14 at Hanuman mandir in Hempstead on Long Island. Please join us for this free event. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jICBQhpHZm_4FFUDXj3qyWtI4THVKKzJmw22FzOoyCI/edit

05/22/2026

A poetic ode to Lord Krishna by Geethanjali Dilip

Through intimate monologues that address Lord Krishna as a friend, beloved, and divine cupbearer, Geethanjali Dilip pours out her longing for spiritual liberation and unconditional surrender. Usha Akella, also a poet, has curated this feature....

Mystic verses explore love, surrender, and the soul’s yearning for freedom through intimate conversations with the Divine.

05/22/2026

Bollywood fans know Subhash Ghai as a showman who made pure entertainers such as Khal Nayak, Hero, Ram Lakhan and Karma. Lesser known is the fact that he founded a film school named Whistling Woods. And that he entrusted the responsibility of running it to his daughter, Meghna Ghai Puri.
What's that got to do with A Lotus In the Mud, a wellness and spirituality magazine, you ask. Well, Meghna is a Buddhist, follows the Japan based Soka Gakkai movement, known for chanting the mantra Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. And we scored an interview with her. Read it here:

Meghna Ghai Puri shares insights on Buddhism, leadership, Whistling Woods, and life lessons shaped by family and cinema.