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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

56 Sayings of Mine


“When you touch 60, as I did on 16 July 2024, it really sobers you up because you suddenly understand … More

Christianity, faith, God, Happiness, Heart, Jesus, Life, Love, Mind, Quotations, Quotes, Truth

Appearances and Reality


The colour of a sunset Resembles that of a sunrise, Yet we do know What a difference there is; Everything … More

Appearances, Poem, Poetry, Reality

Superfluous Thing Called Life


So little life interests me; I do not understand others And their enthu for life; This world is but an … More

Happiness, Life, Poem, Poetry

We are not the doers. God alone is the doer. Here’s why Karma theory makes no sense


What is the explanation offered for our present happy or unhappy life? Our past karma, either in this life or … More

Buddhism, Destiny, Fate, Karma, Life, Philosophy, Sense of Doership, Spirituality

What is the Origin of Desires, Thoughts and Actions?


The world that comes into existence for the fulfilment of one’s desires through thoughts and actions has its origin in … More

Actions, Avidya, Desires, Ignorance, Karma, Maya, Thoughts

The Inexplicable


We think we understand Ourselves and others, nay, We think we understand Life itself and all its mysteries But life … More

Poem, Poetry, Understanding

The Empty Boat


We are all empty boats being driven by the wind. But we make the mistake of imagining that we are … More

Empty Boat, Sense of Doership

No Need for This Universe


Many protest when I say This universe need not exist I wonder why they do so Why they are so … More

Cosmos, Poem, Poetry, Universe, World

Change of Residence


I am moving, yes I am moving From the heart to the intellect Heart is too irksome a place If … More

Heart, Poem, Poetry, Soul

What Was God Thinking?


As if thoughts were not enough God has given us emotions I can’t help but wonder If it was a … More

Emotions, Poem, Poetry

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