“Until you knock the Hindu out of the Hindu, the Muslim out of the Muslim, the Christian out of the … More
Category: Psychology
The Uncertainty of Life
Yes, you can fall in love. Yes, you can earn tons of money. Yes, you can buy all the luxuries … More
Four Poems
Half-Hearted LivingTime rolls on, unmindfully,While I engage with my dilemmasOn what I should doOr not do, in this world,A world … More
28 Sayings of Mine
Paraphrasing Socrates, “Is it right because the Vedas approve it, or the Vedas approve it because it is right.” “Sartre’s … More
Damn the Dusshera
We are too mechanical, too unthinking, doing things because that is how things are supposed to be done, because that … More
Advaita for Dummies
Is happiness really hiding in the next achievement, possession, or relationship—or is it already within you, waiting for the restless mind to pause? In this article, we explore 16 timeless questions through the lens of Advaita Vedānta and other wisdom traditions—questions like: Is desire poison or medicine? Is the waking world any more real than a dream? What does it mean to be in bondage, or free? Drawing from the insights of Vedānta, Buddhism, Taoism, and Stoicism, this guide simplifies profound truths and shows why “you” are not the doer at all—Consciousness alone is.
Love
“Everyone and everything in this world is love-worthy because everyone and everything is a form assumed by God.”
Drop that Mask – Know and Tell!
Professor Seshan Ramaswami reflects on how students reveal their authentic selves in pre-course introductions but often hide behind masks once classes begin. He urges students—and faculty alike—to drop these facades, embrace vulnerability, and connect genuinely. College years, he reminds us, are the best time to discover who we are and to express that openly. By daring to share experiences, strike up conversations, and engage with strangers, we not only learn more about others but also uncover hidden truths about ourselves—ultimately leading to confidence, connection, and a richer, more meaningful life.
The Love We Withhold: Movie Review of Jolly LLB 3
Zan, zar, zameen – meaning women, wealth, and land – have been considered the root cause of all strife. Men … More
What Has Shakespeare/Socrates to Do With Shankaracharya?
What has Shakespeare or Socrates to do with Shankaracharya? Nothing. Shakespeare glorifies the theater of Maya, making us weep and laugh at dream-characters. Socrates spins webs of thought, trapping us in endless dialogue. Both literature and philosophy grant solidity to illusion, deepening our bondage to samsara. Shankaracharya is not another voice in their marketplace; he is the firebrand who torches the whole bazaar. Brahma Satyam, Jagat Mithya—the world is false, Brahman alone is real. Advaita is not here to polish the dream but to shatter it. Wake up. The play is over.
Know Thyself 