Contents

Contents

26. Lead story
Food therapy 
Natural foods not only prevent but also heal chronic diseases, says Jamuna Rangachari

18. Close encounter
Smitten with spirituality
Actor Smita Jaykar talks about spirituality’s role in shaping her life

14. Heartspeak
Gender equality
Boys too can be the victims of gender stereotyping

40. Health and fitness
Vision yoga
Eye exercises that improve eyesight and even restore your vision

48. Food
A protein-rich platter
A vegetarian diet too can be an abundant source of protein

56. Special report
A festival of happiness
The Life Positive International Festival held in Coimbatore offered life-altering healing avenues

62. Science and spirituality
Science and Shankara
Adi Shankaracharya’s Advaita philosophy can be viewed in the light of modern science

68. Spiritual travel
Pilgrimage to the pyramids
The Bosnian pyramids leave the writer mystified, yet exhilarated and healed

78. Inspiration
Dauntless Durga
Story of a slum-dwelling little girl with unshakeable courage and a big heart

82. Esotericism
The three forms of Lakshmi
Worship goddess Lakshmi in her material and spiritual avatars this Deepawali

Regular Columns
Response..........................08

Mandala............................10

Guruspeak............... .........46

Aha-moments........... ........54

Journey.............................66

Spirit........................... ......76

Positive focus............... ...86

Angel messages...............92

Revelations.......................94

Banyan tree......................96