Go, Kiss the World
1I was the last child of a small-time government servant, in a family of five brothers. My earliest memory of […]
I was the last child of a small-time government servant, in a family of five brothers. My earliest memory of […]
A recent release by the Hindi film industry(1) tackles an interesting subject where the lead protagonists, play a role within […]
“She is the golden bridge, the wonderful fire.” – Sri Aurobindo February is the month of the Mother’s birthday. And […]
A great mind of the modern world, Peter Drucker, passed away recently. The celebrated management guru, considered as the “Father […]
Book: Of Past Dawns and Future Noons; Author: Shonar ‘…when we call ourselves Indian, there just has to be something […]
After countless aeons of stillness and utter motionless silence, suddenly God exploded into frantic creative activity. He multiplied himself into […]
Thinking about the past year, with its tsunami, droughts, famines, floods, human conflicts and the innumerable atrocities that take place […]
Having a strong will… what does it really mean? Many of us take the will to reside in the mind […]
It happened almost twenty five years ago. I was then quite preoccupied with painting. They were mostly images of gods […]
Sometimes following the spiritual path is like entering a detox centre. The mind is plagued by addictions to various diseases […]
In ancient Greece, Socrates was reputed to hold knowledge in high esteem. One day an acquaintance met the great philosopher […]
For a moment the big hall seemed empty. The technicians had left for a cup of coffee in the cafeteria, […]
That’s a question that will take most of us a lifetime to answer! Are we socially more acceptable if we […]
Many of us go through roller coaster rides not just in our life in the long run but almost on […]
What use will all the praise and applause be, If He who I yearn for I can no longer see? […]
I’ve never partied on New Year’s Eve. I pray every morning and each night before I go to sleep. Every […]
In the beginning, when Adam was still in the garden, (and is that beginning really in the past? Aren’t we […]
They say humanity is divided into just a handful of personality types amongst which two of the main types are […]
Film: Veronica Guerin; Director: Joel Schumacher Veronica Guerin is the story of an extraordinary journalist… or then perhaps it is […]
Pain is a mask Thou wearest, our bodies to hide From fierce delight. Error is a mask The veil that […]
The other day, there was a Sufi proverb quoted in a journal: “There are two rules on the spiritual path: […]
Book: Tuesdays with Morrie; Author: Mitch Albom I have never had a living teacher or a mentor from whom I […]
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business and […]
Water. Can’t live without it. Thought of affectionately as man’s best friend by many. And ironically, friend turns foe and […]
When darkness entombs & fear tightens into a knot, When seems distant the Beloved though so dearly sought, When a […]
Karma and Reincarnation: The Key to Spiritual Evolution and Enlightenment by Dr Hiroshi Motoyama; Edited and translated by Rande Brown […]
A student came before the master Bankei and asked to be helped in getting rid of his violent temper. “Show […]
Song: If I had a Hammer; Writer/Singer: Peter, Paul and Mary As a child I have grown up to the […]
We would always like to see a clear road ahead to walk without fear, doubt and insecurity, make the right […]
The funny thing about life is that you realize the value of something only when it begins to leave you. […]