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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

My Friend Rashmi Chatterjee


Lover of trees, birds, forests, and hills Abhorring the cities wrought by civilization She is a child of nature, without … More

Friend, Poem, Poetry, Rashmi Chatterjee

A Trip to Nainital


I see the lake, vast in expanse, The sun reflecting off its surface The trees giving it a green hue … More

Nainital, Poem, Poetry, Travel

Ramana Maharshi on Prayer


Ramana Maharshi said: They pray to God and finish with “Thy Will bedone!” If His Will be done why do … More

Prayer, Ramana Maharshi on Prayer

A Different Perspective on Happiness


by Hugh Mackay in his book “The Good Life” I actually attack the concept of happiness. The idea that—I don’t … More

Fulfillment, Happiness, Pursuit of happiness, Wholeness

J. Krishnamurti on War and Its Causes


Excerpt from The First and Last Freedom What causes war—religious, political, or economic? Obviously, belief, either in nationalism, in an ideology, … More

Causes of War, Ending War, J. Krishnamurti on War, Peace, Psychological Revolution, War

Purposeful Universe: Beyond Theism & Atheism


by Philip Goff, professor in philosophy at Durham University, UK Neither atheism nor theism adequately explains reality. That is why … More

Anthropic Principle, Atheism, Cosmological Constant, Fine Tuning of the Universe, God, Life, Problem of Evil, Purposeful Universe, Theism

The Such Thing As the Ridiculous Question – by Siaara Freeman


Where are you from??? When I say ancestors, let’s be clear:I mean slaves. I’m talkin’ Tennesseecotton & Louisiana suga. I mean … More

Poem, Poetry, Racism, Slavery, Suffering

On Logic


Some have thought that logic will one day be completed and all its problems solved. Now we know it is … More

Frege, Godel, Logic, Set Theory

How to Enjoy Your Work


Enter only such field of study Or only such profession Or only such job or line of work If intrinsically … More

Calling, Enjoying Work, Job satisfaction, Metier, Poem, Poetry, Work

Who Does the Land Belong To: Israelis or Palestinians?


Israel, Plaestine, Zionism

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