Rediscovering the ancient wisdom of constructive discourse in modern times When the world thinks of India today, certain images immediately come to mind: the bustling IT hubs of Bangalore and Hyderabad, the colorful spectacle of Bollywood, the aromatic complexity of our cuisines, and the thunderous roar of cricket stadiums. For spiritual seekers, India remains theContinueContinue reading “The Art of Argument: Why India’s Greatest Strength Lies in Its Debates”
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The Miraculous Birth of the Ramayana: From Bandit to Bard
How a highway robber became the sage who gave the world its greatest epic Most Indians have grown up with the Ramayana woven into the fabric of their consciousness. Whether through the mesmerizing television series of the 1980s that brought entire neighborhoods to a standstill, through bedtime stories whispered by grandparents, or through the countlessContinueContinue reading “The Miraculous Birth of the Ramayana: From Bandit to Bard”
Let the Mind Rise, Unshackled: Redefining Freedom in Modern India
Exploring the paradoxes of freedom in modern India through Tagore’s timeless wisdom. A reflection on true independence and our unfinished journey toward the heaven of freedom envisioned by our forefathers.
Fort @ Forties
“You could have stopped her from going,” I said. It was extremely uncomfortable to keep quiet while the couple was intensely arguing over a petty topic. Refraining from taking any sides made it even harder. Felt like trapped. I traveled to Mumbai for the weekend to visit my college friend’s house. Sunil and his wifeContinueContinue reading “Fort @ Forties”
Let’s Write A New (Family) Constitution
India celebrates its republic day where every citizen reiterates to bind themselves under the agreement called constitution to remain free and prosperous, we must think about how we can agree with the family to live a free, dignified, and prosperous life.
Mind your Language
“I feel there is a trust issue”, I said. “Some people are not sure about your honesty”, I added. In a casual conversation, I was sharing feedback to Sachin who is extremely dedicated, energetic and a go-getter. I could have waited for the formal one on one meeting to share this information but as partContinueContinue reading “Mind your Language”
Life of an ordinary person
“Ordinary!! Hmmm!!”, I gasped. “Am I considered as an ordinary person. I struggled my entire life to remain extra-ordinary by not accepting to anything that did not catch people’s eye. I wore the best accessories that men can wear, I wore the best branded dresses I could afford, I chose my friends with great careContinueContinue reading “Life of an ordinary person”
Vande Mataram (Salute to the Mother)
“Thank you for understanding the pain of a working mother”, One woman employee told to her manager when her manager carefully listened the struggle that she goes through everyday managing her two kids and then cutting across the traffic of the city and showing the professional world a face that she is fine. She couldn’t get aContinueContinue reading “Vande Mataram (Salute to the Mother)”
Missing : Heaven and Hell
“Heaven and Hell Missing”, Headline of a leading newspaper reads. It continues, ‘PTI reported today that Heaven and hell has been missing since today morning. Major religious books and leaders confirm the news. One of the religious leader confirmed to PTI that, “Today morning when I picked our religious book for study as part ofContinueContinue reading “Missing : Heaven and Hell”
Life as Sakti 