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”
Tag Archives: Philosophy
Finding Your Voice: Overcoming Midlife Crisis with Valor
What happens when the fire within seems to flicker? When the path ahead feels unclear and the mountains you once climbed now feel like distant memories? The Moment of Reckoning We’ve all been there—sitting in our comfort zones, remote in one hand, phone in the other, scrolling endlessly while books gather dust on our shelves.ContinueContinue reading “Finding Your Voice: Overcoming Midlife Crisis with Valor”
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.
Becoming a Leader: Insights from Life’s Elements
Growing up, I was surrounded by portraits of great leaders. These included Mahatma Gandhi, Gopabandhu Das, Madhubabu, Rabindranath Tagore, Jawaharlal Nehru, and my grandfather. Their faces watched over us from our school walls. Their stories of the freedom struggle kindled a wish within me. I aspired to become a leader who positively influences those aroundContinueContinue reading “Becoming a Leader: Insights from Life’s Elements”
You don’t need News Year’s Resolution
The content encourages reflecting on one’s personal growth over the past year, influenced by apps like Spotify and Youtube which recap your behavior throughout the year. It guides readers about analyzing experiences, noteworthy people, successes, regrets, and plans for the coming year, likening the process to a river’s constant flow and refreshing itself while changing forms. It recommends an annual self-reflection session, described as a “Year in Review” mind map.
Interference
In a moment of introspection, supported by her wise, non-judgmental neighbor, Rita reflects on her 10-year marriage to Santosh and it’s ups and downs. During this contemplative exercise, Rita realized how her actions and decisions were influenced by proving her husband wrong or avoiding his interference. Her neighbor likens the push and pull in men-women relationships to a river and its bank, each shaping the other, creating a beautiful, albeit sometimes tumultuous, world.
Can’t you drive fast?
During a long trip, a father, son, and grandfather debated the significance of a slow car. The boy argued a better driver could go faster, promoting a profound discussion on the interdependence of mind and body, or driver and car. The realization that one cannot outrun their physical or mental capabilities led to the understanding of empathy and compassion as essential life lessons.
After you are gone
Empty Seat We assume ownership of our seat on this world, society and within organisations as if it was meant for us. As if it will cease to exist when you are absent. We tie the seat with our existence. We think we created it and will destroy it. We feel it has no meaningContinueContinue reading “After you are gone”
Mornings
When you wake up with new dreams, excitements and renewed determination it is called morning. No one knows where their destiny might take them to nor they have control to fight destiny. But every individual has enough resources, abilities and skills to make their current moment better. The moment which is here and now. GoodContinueContinue reading “Mornings”
Life as Sakti 