The phrase “Leisure is the mother of philosophy” means that deep thought, wisdom, and profound questions arise not from constant … More
Category: Political Philosophy
Living for Others
I am pretty much self-sufficient unto myself, physically (for the most part, unless I am struck with some debilitating illness), … More
We Are Not The Doers, So No Regret and No Blame
A relative wrote: The answer to all the regrets is to live in the present moment which is the only … More
Practicing Gita in Kurukshetra
Understand that “the cause of suffering is desire”. This understanding will quieten the mind 24/7, which is what meditation is … 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
Mother Knows Best
Rama should have consulted his mother Kausalya when he heard about his father Dasharatha’s varam to Kaikeyi. Kausalya would have … More
Climate Disaster: A Spiritual Crisis
‘I’m not feeling well.’ Your feelings are carbon. No other species is responsible for the climate disaster. We are. Why? … More
3 Sayings on Love
“Look at this world like a mother looks at her child.” “Only in the presence of love do we feel … More