Philosophy . Political Philosophy. Poetry . Psychology . Perspectives (on 10,000 things)
The discourse on Indian history, shaped by Marxist and secular-liberal perspectives, often neglects its civilisational essence, presenting a fragmented narrative. Early thinkers argued for India’s spiritual unity, highlighting shared practices and symbols over political divisions. Modern historians prioritize economic and social factors, missing the broader ethical and cultural dimensions that define Indian civilization.
The journey toward inner simplicity is crucial, as true freedom comes from awareness rather than the mere absence of possessions. Outer simplicity may provide some freedom, but it doesn’t guarantee inner peace. An intelligent understanding of one’s relationship with possessions fosters true contentment and societal cooperation without the need for external validation or authority.
“Even a robber is doing social service because only due to his karma does the policeman get to keep his … More
The article discusses how traditional education and workplace structures have reinforced fixed mindsets through standardised testing and rigid hierarchies. Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck’s concept of Growth Mindset emphasizes that students who view intelligence as malleable are more resilient and better able to overcome challenges, ultimately achieving greater success.
“Truth is shy and hides behind words.” “God is supposedly omnipresent. But, damn my eyesight, I keep seeing the devil … More
The Utter Indifference Somebody brought me here. Somebody brought me here On this earth. Somebody brought me here … More
When I was a PhD student in Economics at Johns Hopkins University in the early 1990s, I was lucky enough … More
The mind mostly seeks Money, Material possessions, and Marital bliss. While doing so, one is better off sticking to Morals. … More
My first book of poetry, too, like Pritish Nandy’s, was published by P. Lal (https://www.writersworkshopindia.com/remembering-professor-p-lal/), founder-editor of Writers Workshop, way … More
“One will keep encountering difficulties in life until one learns to distinguish between the mind (aka thoughts and emotions) and … More
Know Thyself 