“When you touch 60, as I did on 16 July 2024, it really sobers you up because you suddenly understand … More
Category: Philosophy for Everyday Life
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
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
The Empty Boat
We are all empty boats being driven by the wind. But we make the mistake of imagining that we are … More
Is Knowledge Enough for Liberation?
The only thing I would like to amend is that Karma Yoga is not only unselfish action and done as … More
Is Universal Basic Income (UBI) about to transform society?
The concept of a guaranteed basic income might seem novel or neoteric, but it dates back to 1795, when the … More
What we need and what we may not need
“The fulfilment of bodily needs in the form of food, clothing and shelter is unavoidable. But we err in thinking … More
‘Why I am not a Hindu Woman’ – Writer Dr. Wandana Sonalkar on her Book
About the Writer Dr. Wandana Sonalkar is an Mumbai based Economist , and an author and translator. She retired as … More
Forget Tirupati and its Laddu
As I wrote once, “The whole universe is the temple and we all are the idols in it.” Here is … More
18 Sayings (mostly on Love)
“Unplug the mind.” “God is a big show-off. Look at how grandly he has created this world.” “True love can … More