I’m happy to share that my books now have a dedicated home on Amazon through my Author Page. This space brings together my diverse writings—poems, sayings, essays, and reflective pieces that explore consciousness, human experience, and the inner journey. Readers can browse my published works, read descriptions, and stay connected as new books are added.
For many, my writing has served as a quiet invitation to pause, reflect, and rediscover clarity. Having an Author Page allows me to reach those readers more easily and continue that conversation. If you’ve followed my work or would like to explore it, I invite you to visit the page, bookmark it, and share it with anyone who may resonate with this blend of poetry and philosophy.
Here is the link to my Amazon Author Page:
https://www.amazon.com/author/samar
Is the search for truth the subtlest form of Maya? Janak asks Ashtavakra
Janak asks Ashtavakra: Is the search for truth the subtlest form of Maya? What follows is not a teaching, not…
Meditation – Two Different Motivations
“One can resort to meditation with two different motivations: 1. To live a better life, 2. To understand life.”
Best Guru
“Failure and suffering are the best Gurus.”
“When in doubt, do as the Brahmins do”
The phrase “when in doubt, do as the Brahmins do” is an instruction found in the Taittiriya Upanishad, a key…
Happiness
“The only thing standing between us and happiness is our ego.”
Muslims
“Every time your BP rises when you remember the Muslims, just think about Sahir Ludhianvi.”
“Leisure is the mother of philosophy”
The phrase “Leisure is the mother of philosophy” means that deep thought, wisdom, and profound questions arise not from constant…
Only Two Ashrams in Life
I reject the Varnashrama Dharma. According to me, there are only two ashrams. It is up to one to define…
Modern Way to Live Vanaprastha Ashram
Vanaprastha Ashram is often misunderstood as withdrawal from society. In truth, it is a withdrawal from compulsion, ego, and the need to constantly prove one’s worth. Traditionally associated with midlife or later years, Vanaprastha marks a shift from achievement to understanding, from control to clarity.
In modern life, this transition does not require forests or seclusion. It can be lived in homes, workplaces, caregiving roles, and leadership positions. Psychologically, it aligns with the brain’s natural movement toward emotional regulation, pattern recognition, and meaning-making. Spiritually, it softens identity without erasing responsibility.
Vanaprastha allows one to mentor without ownership, serve without depletion, and remain socially engaged without being entangled. It is particularly relevant for those experiencing midlife questioning, leadership fatigue, caregiver exhaustion, or spiritual burnout.
To live Vanaprastha today is to stay present in the world while loosening one’s grip on it—fully engaged, yet inwardly free.
Living for Others
I am pretty much self-sufficient unto myself, physically (for the most part, unless I am struck with some debilitating illness),…