A close relative asked me on WhatsApp, “Do you agree with him about the feeling after meditation yourself?” in response to … More
Tag: Happiness
The Many Joys in Life
Many there is a thingThat gives me joyPoetry for instanceNot to mention songs, moviesSpeaking of moviesThe yasa and mannerism and … More
My Search Has Ended, What About Yours?
After a lifetime of searchA lifetime of reading, thinkingDiscussing and debating with oneself and othersIt’s a matter of discomfit, irony … More
Why I Have Gone Into Seclusion
In this candid reflection, Sam opens up about stepping away from social chatter and phone calls—not out of indifference, but as an act of quiet rebellion against the noise of life. He muses that most of our problems arise from the restless mind and its endless buzz, which we often mistake for living. Through this introspective note, he invites readers to pause, sip coffee at sunset, and ponder whether peace begins where the “I, Me, Mine” ends. Honest, humorous, and deeply meditative, Sam’s farewell is less a goodbye and more a gentle nudge toward inner stillness.
Simple Route to Happiness
Dana Milbank in The Washington Post: In these grim times, the most efficient path to living a contented life may be … More
Our Watchman Lalman and What Makes Him Tick
Lalman, one of the watchmen in our apartment complex, works from 8 pm to 8 am. He seems to be … More
What Else?
Happiness I keep findingBy the hour, everydayIn the coffee and in the tacosIn the work and in the leisureIn the … More
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
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.
Schopenhauer on the Semi-Satisfied Life
Schopenahuer’s mother Johanna would be supportive of his decision to leave Hamburg in search of an intellectually fulfilling life – … More
Know Thyself 