Prabodh Jole

(5 March 1929 – 28 February 2019)

Space wars

Bhagawati writes about the implications of the race to Moon and Mars undertaken by the USA, Russia and China, and shows Osho's incredible insight into the status quo.

On greed and natural needs

Bhagawati writes on the importance of recognizing one’s true needs and to clearly see how society creates smokescreens and fuels false material needs to continue to enslave the [...]

Experiment mimicking volcanic eruption in attempt to reverse ‘global warming’ or is that ‘climate change’?

Latest news about a planned scientific experiment in geoengineering by Harvard researchers, is yet another shocking example of how far scientists will got to test their 'ideas' on [...]

‘The Cosmic Madhouse’

Bhagawati reviews the English translation of Satyananda’s bestseller, published in German in 1979 ('Ganz entspannt im Hier und Jetzt').

Book Review: Meditative Art

Editorial by Bhagawati with a review of Pratiksha Apurvs' recently launched book, 'The Mystic and Her Colours. Published' in The Speaking Tree on November 17, 2018.

Mill Valley, California, blocks 5G cell tower implementation

Citing concerns of cancer and other health risks, the city has moved to block the installation of 5G cell phone technology, writes Matt Agorist. Published in New Thought Project on [...]

‘Presidential alert’ messages announced in USA

To all the strange occurrences over the last decade, from social media addictiveness to trolling, incessant texting, to fake news and other inexplicable madnesses, a new one has [...]

Gertrude Stein: A rose is a rose is a rose

An essay by Marc and Bhagawati on the famous American avant-garde novelist, poet, playwright and art collector, Gertrude Stein (February 3, 1874 – July 27, 1946).

Super Blood Moon eclipse on July 27, 2018

In addition to the unique sighting of a much larger looking Mars that has been building up this month and will be in opposition to the Sun on July 27th, the Blood Moon and the [...]

Love Osho Podcast: Osho News Team

Swaram's podcasts continue: interviews with Bhagawati and (separately) with Punya on Osho's media coverage, his meditations and the music, how they came to Osho and, of course, [...]

Mars will appear three times larger by end of July

Stargazers are in for a treat come July! Mars' orbit will be closer to Earth than it has in more than ten years, in what is called a perihelic opposition.

Quality Time: The Equivocal Return of Lizzie Borden

Bhagawati reviewed S D Anugyan's recently published book which she read in one go as she was unable to put it down.

9 Rajneeshpuram residents on what Wild Wild Country got wrong

Anna Silman talked to former Rajneeshpuram residents. Published in New York Magazine, The Cut, USA, on April 19, 2018.

Indian Minister claims internet was invented in India thousands of years ago

The statement caused a public and media uproar, with the minister being mocked and ridiculed. But there is much more to this story, writes Bhagawati.

WWC: The bottom-line: What did they miss? – by Bhagawati

Bhagawati's take on the Netflix docuseries, Wild Wild Country: "The enigma that wasn’t even remotely touched by this series: the deeply significant meaning of the master-disciple [...]

2018 in a nutshell: Acceleration!

Arjuna (John Hogue) has just now published his 46th book: his world-wide prophecies for the current year. Bhagawati selected excerpts from each chapter.

Animals and humans

Bhagawati writes about love for animals and love for humans.

Oneness

"The sense of oneness has no effect other than a deep and vast knowing of who/what 'I' am. Rather than a physical body, which is merely a necessity for this incarnation and [...]

The Golden Charan Kamal

Kul Bhushan recalls the time when a cast of Osho's feet was made, from which twelve metal sculptures were created which were given by Osho to several disciples.

Iceland and its enchanting caves

This island in the North Atlantic Ocean was first inhabited by Nordic and Celtic people in the 9th century CE. It is not well known that it harbours magic caves, writes Bhagawati.

Remembering Laxmi

Several friends share moments with Laxmi.

The Only Life: Osho, Laxmi and a Journey of the Heart

A most significant and comprehensive book about Laxmi's life written by Rashid Maxwell has been published on December 11, 2017; reviewed by Bhagawati.

Slaughterbots

Small drones that neatly fit in the palm of a hand can be unleashed at the push of a button and will unfailingly find their target - humans. They are killer robots, writes [...]

‘Grabbing God’s Attention’

The art of praying like a pro - a quasi review of Dr Linda Travelute's book by Bhagawati.

Beyond Alt-Right and Alt-Left

Arjuna (aka John Hogue) just released his 44th book expressing his vision for a community of Americans to emerge after a grassroot revolution, writes Bhagawati.

The ripple effect

Bhagawati questions the effects of popular prayer, chants and well-wishing: "These so-called prayers are all mantras that won’t make anybody wake up but put everybody to sleep [...]

Flooding impact and consequences

While the mass media are outdoing each other with reports from Texas about the massive destructive impact of hurricane Harvey, little is being said about what is happening in Asia. [...]

The Long Reach of the Dharma

Bhagawati reviews Deva Abhiyana's newly released book.

Monsoon

Always long-awaited, a collective sigh is heard once monsoon starts in India. The rains are an annual blessing yet often resulting in floods, hardship and death.

The Great American Eclipse – Earthquake and Tsunami

Review of Arjuna’s (John Hogue) recently published 43rd book, addressing the August 21 solar eclipse over America, past events during eclipses and prophecies, with the last [...]

Sex in a pickle

Flavoured condoms are all the rage in - India! Read all about the latest fave.

The halo – vibrations from the third body

The halo is a universal symbol, having been depicted in various art forms for millenia. Marc has a look at the history and what Osho says about it.

Climate change – not for the first time

Climate change has become a huge catchphrase. Concerned individuals and environmental groups, politicians, big businesses and the often anonymous ‘stakeholders’ have joined the [...]

This bloody line

On the occasion of the release of a short movie on Sir Cyril Radcliffe about the drawing of a border line in 1947 that was to separate millions of people in India, Bhagawati takes [...]

Flying high in the toolshed

During a building crunch in Rajneeshpuram, something beyond words happened, writes Bhagawati.

Every day is an Earth day

Does Earth Day really mean anything to the 7,5 billion people who crowd this planet? - asks Bhagawati.

Leonardo da Vinci – the universal man

Essay on the Italian Renaissance artists and scientist by Marc and Bhagawati.

In the master’s buddhafield

In the second part of the interview, Maneesha talks to Bhagawati about her time in Pune 2 and Sedona.

Women in Bali

Review of Bruna Rotunno's astounding photo book featuring women in Bali by Bhagawati: "This stunning photo book is homage to the entire female species."

The day I discovered what surrender really means

Bhagawati recalls a particular day in her life as an ashramite in Pune.

Maneesha, dance for me!

In this first part of an interview with Bhagawati, Maneesha talks about how she came to hear about Osho, the period in Oregon and her move to Europe.

Mighty Muscle

Also called the ‘muscle of the soul’, it is the principal muscle associated with physical stability. The Greek called it psóās, meaning muscle of the loins, writes Bhagawati

Hermann Hesse: I have been and still am a seeker

Hermann Hesse was a German-born Swiss poet, novelist, and painter. His best-known works include Demian, Steppenwolf, Siddhartha, and The Glass Bead Game, each of which explores an [...]

Crop Circle Mystery

The mystery isn't going away - on the contrary, more and more elaborate and stunning 'drawings' appear in fields, more often than not in the British countryside. Article by [...]

2000 Year-Old Lead Tablets Speak of Jesus

Carved lead codices found in Jordan in 2008 and said to contain references to Jesus, have now been authenticated.

Jesus in Kashmir

Much evidence has been shown in books and documentaries about Jesus not having died on the cross but having traveled to India where his remains are kept, writes Bhagawati.