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Tulsi - Holy or Medicinal

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A small leaf that turns out to be one of the most celebrated Ayurvedic Herbs. As a part of the Indian Hindu family, eating and using holly basil has always been important. Yes, I am talking about Tulsi. A holy, medicinal plant that all mothers have given to their kids when they get sick or have a cold. Tulsi has been there in our house at all times, but why?  As the 21st century generation, we all like to learn and are curious about proofs of things that are done in our families in the name of religion. Today, I bring in front of you the facts that make tulsi so important apart from the sacred, religious beliefs.  Tulsi or Holy Basil or Ocimum Sanctum is one herb that holds strong importance when it comes to health and lifestyle. No matter how many herbs are recognized by Ayurveda, Tulsi remains preeminent and is always to prove its benefits.  Tulsi as an herb, holds a very strong place in the life of a Hindu. Tulsi is referred to as Tulsi Ji, a plant that is prayed upon ...

Digital Trafficking - Story of a kid fascinated by the digital world.

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Think of the youngest kid in your family who plays general mobile multiplayer games. A small kid who is excited and intrigued by knowing new people. What if that kid meets someone wrong? Someone who manipulates the kid to take steps that can ruin their whole life or the life of the parents. Sounds weird right, Makes you feel afraid and creates an urge to check up on the kids at your house right? But why?  We are not even able to think of such a thing right. but here I have a story of a little 13-year-old boy who got influenced in such a way that changed his and his parent's way of living.  The image shows how bound we are to our digital devices. A little boy from a small town Sikar, in Rajasthan. A small happy family of the boy and both his working parents. Working parents, a basic reason that drove the boy to the mobile game called Pubg and meeting some random boys from Bangalore. Talking with the boys, and playing with them was just like a regular thing for the kid. Who knew...

Devadasis - From serving gods to serving men.

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Devadasis , listening to this word instantly grasps our minds to think of girls who serve God, but is it true. Do they actually serve God. Do they actually live a life like a servant of God? or there is a different reality behind this pure word and practice? let's find out. Devadasi, an ancient religious practice in Indian society led a lot of young girls into serving gods. This practice was done by girls who performed classical music or dance. Any girl who became a devadasi holds a high social status. Devadasis were a part of Indian society, where young girls performed for a sacred deity called Yellamma Goddess . There were some prohibitions like Devdasi can never get married and she had to give her whole life serving the god and the temple, but this all changed. such a pure job with the purest of emotions turned into one of the darkest sides of Indian society. but when? and why did this happen?  A lady with a specific neckpiece denotes her indulgence in the system of Devadasi....