A strange headline popped up recently: A Bihari bank manager in Kerala bans beef in the canteen. On the surface, it may look like a mere administrative decision. But scratch a little deeper, and it becomes a commentary on how cultural imposition works in India. In Kerala, beef curry is not some rare delicacy—it is a stapleContinue reading “When Food Becomes a Weapon: Beef Politics”
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Rituals Without Meaning
Yesterday, I visited a Tamil Mariamman temple (not a Hindu temple) for a local function. The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with drum beats, chants, offerings, and age-old practices that have been followed for centuries. What struck me most was not the rituals themselves, but the fact that no one around seemed to understand why theyContinue reading “Rituals Without Meaning”
The Youth, Identity, and the Forgotten Economy
The youth of India today stand at a crossroads. On one side lies the promise of innovation, entrepreneurship, and nation-building. On the other, a dangerous diversion—fighting endless battles over religious identity, caste pride, and imagined historical grievances. A nation’s economy cannot be built by young minds distracted by division. The energy that should be investedContinue reading “The Youth, Identity, and the Forgotten Economy”
Even God Could Not Stop the War
Lord Krishna was God. Yet, he did not stop the Kurukshetra war. Not because he did not want to, but because he could not. That is the power of destiny. The Mahabharata reminds us of a truth often ignored: even divinity bows to the law of karma. Actions of the past, accumulated over lifetimes, must bearContinue reading “Even God Could Not Stop the War”
Devotion vs. Action
You are busy portraying your devotion, and God is busy checking your actions. This is the paradox of faith. Human beings are often caught up in the external display of religion — the rituals, the chants, the temple visits, the donations, the public shows of piety. We want to be seen as devoted, as ifContinue reading “Devotion vs. Action”
The Human Traps
To catch an animal alive, one always needs a trap. The snare, the net, or the baited cage all work because the animal, following instinct, walks willingly into captivity. For humans, the traps are far more subtle. They are not made of rope, wire, or steel. They are made of words, symbols, and stories. TheContinue reading “The Human Traps”
You Are Being Sold the Wrong Hinduism
Islam and Christianity—let me ignore other religions for now—are monotheistic traditions. They revolve around one God, one book, and one messenger. That structure works well for them, and if it brings meaning to their followers, good for them. But Hinduism is not that, and it never was. Because the reason and purpose of Hinduism was entirely different fromContinue reading “You Are Being Sold the Wrong Hinduism”
“The Prerequisite to Cheat Indians”
Back in the early 2000s, when I was the Channel Manager for Sify Astrology, my job was to bring the best Vedic astrologers of India onto a common platform and sell their services online. On paper, it sounded easy. In practice, it was a nightmare. I met many brilliant astrologers, but most of them didn’t knowContinue reading ““The Prerequisite to Cheat Indians””
Will US President Donald Trump make America great again?
Astrologically he certainly will. In fact, he will go down in history as one of the greatest Presidents the United States has ever had. He will revive the economy by boosting domestic production, protecting American industries with tariffs, and cutting taxes and regulations to encourage growth. He will secure America’s borders with stronger enforcement andContinue reading “Will US President Donald Trump make America great again?”
From Swaraj to Flight: What Went Wrong With Indian Governance?
When Indians fought against the Mughals, and later the Europeans, it wasn’t just about driving out foreign rulers. It was about dignity — the right to govern ourselves, to live on our soil without bowing to outsiders. The dream was Swaraj — self-rule, not merely in name, but in spirit, economy, and justice. But look at usContinue reading “From Swaraj to Flight: What Went Wrong With Indian Governance?”