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Knowledge Is That Which Liberates
“सा विद्या या विमुक्तये|” – Most of us have heard this quote at some time or the other. This is the motto of quite a few educational institutions in India. The complete verse, which is from the Vishnu Puran, is
Knowledge Is That Which Liberates
“सा विद्या या विमुक्तये|” – Most of us have heard this quote at some time or the other. This is the motto of quite a few educational institutions in India. The complete verse, which is from the Vishnu Puran, is
Truth, Falsehood, and In Between
As a child, I loved the story of Pinocchio, the little wooden puppet who dreamed of becoming a real boy some day. He had an unusual trait- whenever he told a lie, his nose would begin to grow! After a
Truth, Falsehood, and In Between
As a child, I loved the story of Pinocchio, the little wooden puppet who dreamed of becoming a real boy some day. He had an unusual trait- whenever he told a lie, his nose would begin to grow! After a
Shastra Poojan
Tomorrow is Vijayadashami, [also called Dasara/ Dussehra]. Of the many legends associated wih this festival, the one about the Pandavas hiding their weapons in a hollow in the Shami tree, is one of my favourites. In the Mahabharata, after Yudhisthira lost to Duryodhana in the game
Shastra Poojan
Tomorrow is Vijayadashami, [also called Dasara/ Dussehra]. Of the many legends associated wih this festival, the one about the Pandavas hiding their weapons in a hollow in the Shami tree, is one of my favourites. In the Mahabharata, after Yudhisthira lost to Duryodhana in the game
Crime Against Women or Political Conspiracy?
Why are rapes taking place in Haryana with such alarming frequency?? According to the Haryana State Congress chief Phool Chand Mulana, the rape of 11 women in the last one month (is) a “conspiracy to malign the government.” “Such incidents happened earlier also, we
Crime Against Women or Political Conspiracy?
Why are rapes taking place in Haryana with such alarming frequency?? According to the Haryana State Congress chief Phool Chand Mulana, the rape of 11 women in the last one month (is) a “conspiracy to malign the government.” “Such incidents happened earlier also, we
How Much is Enough?
How Much is Enough? “You can never have enough ” seems to be what everyone thinks nowadays. It is a legitimate ambition to covet the latest electronic gadgets, or buy the fastest bikes. It is the ‘in thing’ to wear clothes with
How Much is Enough?
How Much is Enough? “You can never have enough ” seems to be what everyone thinks nowadays. It is a legitimate ambition to covet the latest electronic gadgets, or buy the fastest bikes. It is the ‘in thing’ to wear clothes with
To Speak or Not to Speak
They say that Speech is silver, but silence is golden. Silence, or perhaps we should say discretion, is better than speaking eloquently. When in doubt of what to say, in many cases, it’s better not to say anything at all.
To Speak or Not to Speak
They say that Speech is silver, but silence is golden. Silence, or perhaps we should say discretion, is better than speaking eloquently. When in doubt of what to say, in many cases, it’s better not to say anything at all.
Removing the Thorns
Sant Tukaram , a 17th century spiritual poet of the Varkari tradition in Maharashtra, declared ”दया तिचे नाव भूतांचे पालन, आणिक निर्दालन कण्टकांचे|” Compassion (दया) means protecting all creatures, sustaining them (भूतांचे पालन). Compassion is not just sympathising with someone who is suffering.
Removing the Thorns
Sant Tukaram , a 17th century spiritual poet of the Varkari tradition in Maharashtra, declared ”दया तिचे नाव भूतांचे पालन, आणिक निर्दालन कण्टकांचे|” Compassion (दया) means protecting all creatures, sustaining them (भूतांचे पालन). Compassion is not just sympathising with someone who is suffering.
Everyday Things
Millionaires, Presidents, even Kings Can’t get along without everyday things… ….so goes this poem that I learnt at school- perhaps in the 3rd or 4th standard. Millionaires, Presidents, even Kings Can’t get along without everyday things Were you president, king, or
Everyday Things
Millionaires, Presidents, even Kings Can’t get along without everyday things… ….so goes this poem that I learnt at school- perhaps in the 3rd or 4th standard. Millionaires, Presidents, even Kings Can’t get along without everyday things Were you president, king, or
The 24 Gurus of Dattatreya
I first heard the story of Dattatreya’s twenty-four Gurus many years ago. It is an interesting story and goes something like this- A great king was travelling through a forest along with his large retinue. He came across the young Dattatreya, an
The 24 Gurus of Dattatreya
I first heard the story of Dattatreya’s twenty-four Gurus many years ago. It is an interesting story and goes something like this- A great king was travelling through a forest along with his large retinue. He came across the young Dattatreya, an
Childhood Lost
February 2012. Darya Ganj. Delhi. ” Arya Anathalaya at Darya Ganj in central Delhi has become the epicentre of a massive controversy after an 11-year-old girl died following alleged sexual abuse at the orphanage. According to a report by HAQ: Centre for
Childhood Lost
February 2012. Darya Ganj. Delhi. ” Arya Anathalaya at Darya Ganj in central Delhi has become the epicentre of a massive controversy after an 11-year-old girl died following alleged sexual abuse at the orphanage. According to a report by HAQ: Centre for
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