A close relative asked, “Isn’t the world including the family a mirror showing my face? Good or bad is My … More
Tag: Writing
Keep Quiet – Papaji
When I speak about Quietness – when I tell you to Keep Quiet — it is not easy for everyone … More
“If you call it a dream, why are you afraid of the dream?”
I guess I neither gain nor lose anything by staying in touch with all of you. Read below Ramana Maharshi’s … More
A Tiff with a Friend
Just now I had a tiff on a phone call with my friend from college days who is settled in … More
Living in a Dream: Ramana Maharshi’s Advice to Papaji
I [Sri H.W.L. Poonja (Papaji)] was staying in Ramanashram before the partition of India in 1947. One day in the … More
The Love-Hate Relationship
“I have always loved and cherished my friends more than they ever loved me or cherished me. For instance, I … More
“Oh what a tangled web we weave/When first we practice to deceive”
Here is an email I sent out to family (note that I am a bachelor) and friends: Shakespeare wrote, “Oh … More
Poetry, Essays & Reflections – Visit My Amazon Author Page
I’m happy to share that my books now have a dedicated home on Amazon through my Author Page. This space brings together my diverse writings—poems, sayings, essays, and reflective pieces that explore consciousness, human experience, and the inner journey. Readers can browse my published works, read descriptions, and stay connected as new books are added.
For many, my writing has served as a quiet invitation to pause, reflect, and rediscover clarity. Having an Author Page allows me to reach those readers more easily and continue that conversation. If you’ve followed my work or would like to explore it, I invite you to visit the page, bookmark it, and share it with anyone who may resonate with this blend of poetry and philosophy.
Here is the link to my Amazon Author Page:
https://www.amazon.com/author/samar
No More Blog Posts From Now On – Reader Response Theory
Roland Barthes declared that the author is dead and the reader is the author/creator. A writer is never in control … 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