“At last, at long last, I have understood Buddha’s Second Noble Truth that ‘The cause of suffering is desire’.”–DSR Buddha’s … 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
Iski Maa Ki Kirkiri (or, Who Am I?)
How did I come to beThis me that I am nowWhat past has shaped meKarma? Tut, tut,How did the first … More
Relationships as a Mirror
A close relative asked, “Isn’t the world including the family a mirror showing my face? Good or bad is My … More
On Watching “Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery”
I stop watching it midwayIn Episode 1, Season 1Yes, there may be ghosts Of whatever kindAren’t they just another kind … More
Religion, Democracy & Constitution in India
Virtue & Vice
“Do not be fooled by virtue into pride in oneself or praising of others, and by vice into regret in … More
“The world is a drama of women and gold” (or more accurately, “lust and greed”)
The phrase, “The world is a drama of women and gold” (or more accurately, “lust and greed”), is a central teaching of Sri … More
“There Is No Creation, No Destruction”: Ramana Maharshi | Ajata Vada | Non-Duality | Truth | Maya
“Stop Struggling: The Final Obstacle” | Ramana Maharshi | Non-Duality | Self-Enquiry | Who Am I?
The Route to Immortality
Become dead to the world, and just keep the body alive is the best possible mantra for both happiness and … More
Know Thyself 