Quest for Freedom Post Independence

August 16, 2024

Swami Vivekananda’s statement on freedom, “Freedom is the song of the soul. The goal of each soul is freedom - mastery, freedom from the slavery of matter and thought, mastery of the internal and external,” emphasizes the universal pursuit of liberation. Seventy-seven years have passed since our nation gained independence,...

All is well: Closure is needed for resolution and peace

August 13, 2024

All’s well that ends; still, the fine’s the crown. Whatever the course, the end is the renown. - William Shakespeare The binary system, which is widely used in the technological age, can explain every natural phenomenon. We tend to categorise things as good or bad, hot or cold, and processes’...

The promotion of democracy alongside moral upliftment

July 24, 2024

The essence of democracy, as encapsulated in Abraham Lincoln›s (1863) words, «a government of the people, by the people and for the people, remains a guiding principle. When a kid first encounters this definition of democracy, it makes him/her believe that someday, he/she can become prime minister or president. They...

Humans: A Blend of Virtue and Immorality

July 16, 2024

We often advocate for eradicating negativity at its source. Yet, there is a contradiction in the famous saying, ‘Buraai ko jar Se Khatam Kar Do’ (eliminate evil from its roots), a principle central to Sanatan Dharam, a Hindu belief. During a visit to ancient Egypt, I explored the Kom Ombo...

POEM: My Encounter with Achillies – A Dream

May 10, 2024

As the night falls, dreams often take us on a journey, A fanciful world, yet temporary, Mind a stage where stories unfold, A play of life, with mysteries untold. We are the actors in this grand design, Playing roles, over time, Often struggling to find our way, Facing the ups...

POEM: My Encounter with Achillies – A Dream

April 19, 2024

Hearing that music, I ran to the cliff, Drawn by the enchanting melody, my heart was stiff. Bending on the lyre, fingers were playing, Each note, like a bird, gracefully swaying. Lost in the music, as if in a trance, he rocks, my Achilles’s unmatched grace. He hasn’t looked up,...

Seed of Life

April 5, 2024

We haven’t seen our ancestors, They are our progenitor. Why should we not be at peace? Live life with ease. Why is there greed? Everyone has to be buried. Let kids manage their life, Teach them to fly. When you aren’t there, They need to fight for their share. Make...

FOLLOW YOUR HEART

January 18, 2024

Feel the love when the cold breeze touches your cheeks, No matter how long you go on your heels, The fragrance of flowers makes you drowsy, The bond pulls you make the future rosy. The clouds from far away travel and bring a message, Walk back and look for him...