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The Divided Self


“We tend to compartmentalize our self. Like for instance, we try to be the tough-minded boss at work, and the … More

Compartmentalization, Divided self, Quotable quotes, Quotations, Quote, Quotes

Indians Have Stopped Thinking


In reply to this comment of mine https://selfrealization.blog/2026/07/01/the-message-i-gave-to-the-indian-pm-modi-on-linkedin-but-he-will-not-listen-no-one-listens/ someone replied: “Love and compassion for invader’s offsprings who already split the … More

BJP, Compassion, Economic growth and developemnt, GNH, Gross National Happiness, Hindutva, Love, Narendra Modi, RSS, SanghParivar, Vasudaiva Kutumbhakam, Vikasit Bahart, Vishwa Guru

Salvation


“In sacrificing your own salvation for the sake of another, you will attain salvation more quickly.”

Quotable quotes, Quotations, Quote, Quotes, Salvation

The Message I Gave to the Indian PM Modi on LinkedIn, But He Will NOT Listen…No One Listens


Because everyone is caught up in the materialistic dream/delusion…

BJP, Compassion, Indian PM, Love, My Advice to Modi, Narendra Modi, Political Philosophy, RSS, What the world needs really

I’m Happy Being Bipolar


I’m happy being bipolar But I am not sure others are I drive them crazy with my moods And I … More

Bipolar Disorder, Madness, Mental illness, Poem, Poetry

The So-called Problems


“Do not try to solve your problems. They are NOT your problems. They are the problems of the body-mind. And … More

Body-mind, Consciousness, Ego, Identity, Identity Crisis, Problems, Quotations, Quote, Quotes, True identity, Who am I?

Wanna Stop Writing After This


“For a long time now, the role of the Brahmin has been outsourced to other countries, particularly Europe and the … More

Arjuna, Disillusionment, Enlightenment, faith, Gita, God, Happiness, Life, Love, Philosophy, Philosophy of Life, Poem, Poetry, Quotable quotes, Quotes, Retirmeent, Sadness, Spirituality, Truth, Work life

Latest Writings (and some shares)


The Questions Again, the moon comes up in the night Again, the stars They stir up in me some questions … More

faith, Family, Life, Love, Poem, Poetry, Quotations, Quotes, Truth, Writing

Flower Power — I Have Revisited the 60s


Many recognize and acknowledge The enigma that he is Knowing he is an enigma Is not quite the same As … More

Brinda Karat, Che Guevara, Communists, Leftists, Marx, Poem, Poetry, Vamshi Krishna Samudrala, VK samudrala, VK Samudrala IAS Academy

The Stupid Brahmin and His Even Stupider Janeu


“The moment I realized that it is only the Brahmin male who wears the janeu and not the Brahmin female, … More

Brahmin, Caste System, Caste System in India, Casteism, Dvija, Janeu, Scared Thread, Twice Born, Upanayanam

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