The Dalai Lama may suggest that his next incarnation could emerge outside of China. In response, China may assert that any future Dalai Lama must be approved by the Chinese government. This tug-of-war appears ideological, even spiritual—but at its heart lies an old truth we often forget: No religion or religious leader has ever trulyContinue reading “No Religion Exists Outside the Realm of Power”
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If a Country Is Like Your Parents… Then Let’s Talk About That
We often hear this analogy thrown around, especially in emotionally charged conversations: “A country is like your parents — you should never hate them. If you don’t like it, just leave.” Sounds neat and noble at first. But let’s sit with that for a second. Because if you truly believe a country is like yourContinue reading “If a Country Is Like Your Parents… Then Let’s Talk About That”
What My Karate Teacher Taught Me
I learnt karate during my college days—three long, intense years. I trained hard, practicing all my katas under the blazing sun on cement concrete. I hardened my knuckles doing push-ups on it. Every day, I strengthened myself with 100 punches and 50 double punches. I could handle the nunchaku and even do a full split.Continue reading “What My Karate Teacher Taught Me”
Enjoy the Roller Coaster Ride
If there’s anything I’ve spent more time on than reading spiritual literature, meditating, or practicing astrology, it has to be ornamental fish and photography. My love for ornamental fish goes all the way back to 3rd grade—1982. And photography? That started in 1994, the moment I saw an SLR camera in a friend’s hand. TheseContinue reading “Enjoy the Roller Coaster Ride”
Why I Don’t Visit Malls on Weekends or Temples on Auspicious Days
For the last 22 years, I’ve made it a strict personal rule: No malls on weekends. No temples on Tuesdays, Fridays, or festival days. Not because I hate shopping or have a problem with God. I have a problem with Indians in crowds. It’s fascinating—and frustrating—how a country with a population of 1.4 billion still hasn’tContinue reading “Why I Don’t Visit Malls on Weekends or Temples on Auspicious Days”
The Three Phases of Life and the Divine Choice of Suffering
Life unfolds in three inevitable phases — the beginning, the middle, and the end. No matter how fortunate, talented, or protected a human being may be, at least one of these phases will carry the weight of suffering. That is a universal law, not a personal punishment. Yet, many confuse struggles with suffering. Struggles are self-interpreted obstacles — exams, heartbreaks,Continue reading “The Three Phases of Life and the Divine Choice of Suffering”
Is It Really Merit? Or Merely Genetics in Disguise?
We live in a world that claims to reward merit. You study hard, score high, and land a job. Simple, right? But scratch beneath the surface and the equation starts to unravel. Jobs depend on marks. That’s the first checkpoint. Marks depend on memory. Not everyone who studies scores well. Some remember better, some forgetContinue reading “Is It Really Merit? Or Merely Genetics in Disguise?”
Realisation Before Revelation: Why Holy Books May Not Reveal God
People often turn to holy scriptures in search of God — hoping that within the pages of the Bible, the Quran, the Bhagavad Gita, or any sacred text, they will find the divine truth. But here’s a paradox: you won’t truly understand the working of God by reading any of the holy books — unless you’veContinue reading “Realisation Before Revelation: Why Holy Books May Not Reveal God”
From Friend Requests to Block Lists: The Evolution of Facebook Friendships
Facebook started as a digital meeting place—a way for friends to stay connected, share updates, and bridge distances. It was warm, personal, and simple. You added people you actually knew. College mates, cousins, ex-crushes, old school teachers—the lines were clean, and the friendships real. Then came the shift. Slowly, strangers entered the mix. A mutualContinue reading “From Friend Requests to Block Lists: The Evolution of Facebook Friendships”
The Rise of the Illiterate Hero: A Bollywood Masterclass
Once upon a reel in India, a muscular man with no education, no job, and no grasp of basic grammar punched twenty people, delivered a monologue about “respect,” and walked straight into the hearts of millions. Why? Because literacy is boring. Who needs degrees when you have abs, rage, and a catchy background score? IndianContinue reading “The Rise of the Illiterate Hero: A Bollywood Masterclass”