For a country that proudly calls itself Hindu-majority, there’s a question we rarely dare to ask out loud: If Sanskrit is the language in which God communicated with Hindus, then how did it fade from everyday life? Why isn’t it the most spoken language in modern India? The answers are not mystical. They are painfullyContinue reading “Why Sanskrit Faded: The Language of Gods That Humans Let Slip Away”
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My Prediction on Sheikh Hasina’s Fate
Sheikh Hasina may have been sentenced to death in absentia, but that doesn’t mean the sentence will ever be carried out. She’s outside Bangladesh, she isn’t in custody, and the verdict itself is tied up in political complexity. My prediction is simple: She will never be hanged. No matter how dramatic the headlines sound, herContinue reading “My Prediction on Sheikh Hasina’s Fate”
Every 10 Years, the Same Stimulus Feels Different
Every ten years, the same situation, sound, or sentence touches a different version of you. The words are identical, the world might even be the same — but you are not. The person who heard it at 20 and the one who hears it at 50 share memories, but not meaning. That’s because life, quietlyContinue reading “Every 10 Years, the Same Stimulus Feels Different”
The Confusion Between Self and Ego: India’s Spiritual Misunderstanding
Hinduism asked the seeker to drop the Self. Psychology, that came much later, spoke of the Ego.Somewhere in that linguistic and philosophical translation, India lost the essence of its own wisdom. In the Upanishadic context, the Self — the limited identity, the “I” that clings to separateness — was to be dissolved into the vast ocean of Brahman, the ultimateContinue reading “The Confusion Between Self and Ego: India’s Spiritual Misunderstanding”
North and South Indian Hinduism: Two Worlds Apart
When most people hear the word “Hindu,” they imagine a singular, unified religion. Yet anyone familiar with India knows this is far from reality. North Indian and South Indian Hindus are culturally, ritually, and traditionally worlds apart. Attempting to unite them under one common pantheon is not just difficult—it is almost impossible. Take rituals, forContinue reading “North and South Indian Hinduism: Two Worlds Apart”
Why Cricket, Mr. Shah?
From Gujarat Cricket Association to ICC Chairman — Jay Shah’s rise reveals how political power and sporting influence increasingly overlap. By Kennedi Gopalan When Jay Shah began his career in 2013 as joint secretary of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA), few outside Gujarat’s political circles took notice. Ten years later, he sits at the pinnacleContinue reading “Why Cricket, Mr. Shah?”
Why I Never Relied on Social Media to Get Clients
Depending on the keywords you use, social media algorithms decide who sees your content. That single factor determines how viral your post goes, how many followers you gain, or how fast your subscriber count grows. In short, it’s not always about the quality of your content — it’s about how the system categorizes and pushesContinue reading “Why I Never Relied on Social Media to Get Clients”
When God Became Governance: The Namboodiris and the Politics of Divinity
Did you know the Namboodiris are not the original inhabitants of Kerala? Historical and linguistic evidence suggests they migrated from North India — from the regions around the Sarasvati or Narmada valleys — somewhere around 2000–1500 BCE, or a little later, during or after the Vedic period. They brought with them the sophisticated Vedic rituals,Continue reading “When God Became Governance: The Namboodiris and the Politics of Divinity”
I’ve made my share of mistakes
I’ve made my share of mistakes. This one happened during my early days as a professional Vedic Astrologer — a time when I was still eager to prove myself to the world. Back then, people would often ask for a free reading just to “test” my ability. And I would happily oblige, thinking, Not today, but someday they’llContinue reading “I’ve made my share of mistakes”
The Forgotten Custodians: How the Sambavars Lost Their Gods
There once was a community in the southern lands of India — the Sambavars. They were not outsiders. They were not untouchables. They were Shaivites, deeply rooted in temple life and responsible for carrying out sacred rituals in both Tamil Nadu and Kerala. For centuries, the Sambavars were the humble custodians of Shiva worship. They maintained theContinue reading “The Forgotten Custodians: How the Sambavars Lost Their Gods”