“In a hierarchical society, the cultural capital is concentrated at the top. Brahmins are at the summit of the social … More
Author: D. Samarender Reddy
Philosopher & Poet. Holds degrees in Medicine (MBBS) and Economics (MA, The Johns Hopkins University). Certified programmer. An avid reader. Worked in various capacities as a medical writer, copywriter, copyeditor, software programmer, newspaper columnist, and content writer. Amazon Author Page - https://www.amazon.in/stores/D.-Samarender-Reddy/author/B0CB7PMW36
Khoon Karaba (a poem in Hindi)
Jis desh mey khoon behtee hai Pehle Godhra mey Phir badla mey Mai uss desh ka vaasi hoon Lekin jab … More
A Blueprint for Curing Society’s Ailments
Ramana Maharshi said, “The only language able to express the whole truth is silence.” So, treat my breaking of the … More
Isaiah Berlin, “TWO CONCEPTS OF LIBERTY”
“Political words and notions and acts are not intelligible save in the context of the issues that divide the men … More
The Man Who Wouldn’t Lie
“After decades of this, I’d had enough awkward conversations, been laughed out of enough job interviews, rejected by enough friends, … More
Classifying Mankind
“Mankind has always been classified variously into categories like caste, race, gender, religion, nationality, “left-wing vs right-wing”, etc. All such … More
Imprisoning God
We seem to love bricks and mortar More than bones, muscles, and sinews And jail our gods in mosques and … More
Be Silent (Summa Iru)
“All we have to do to know the Truth is to keep quiet (Summa Iru). But because our monkey mind … More
Freedom That Passeth Understanding
I seek that freedom Yes, that freedom That bears no relation To my position, situation, Status and station in life.
The Only Game in Town
Imperfection is it It is the only game in town To be perfect is to be God But, we are … More
Know Thyself 