Gandhian Spirituality
Gandhi did not confine his religion to rituals, superstitions, and dogmas. His beliefs can be a guiding light to the society tormented with fanaticism and violence.
A unique perspective on Spirituality, Philosophy and Love.
Gandhi did not confine his religion to rituals, superstitions, and dogmas. His beliefs can be a guiding light to the society tormented with fanaticism and violence.
We need to dive deeper to see the treasures hidden in religion, philosophy, and art.
: I am tired of this.: What are you talking about buddy?: I am tired of today’s wretched politics.: Why?: Well, can’t you see how the politicians have lost all their morality? Many leaders have sunk below the level of normal decency. Their dirty games to stir up religious and… Continue Reading Let’s talk politics
Are you happy in life? This is an intrusive and inconvenient question. Many, including me, prefer to dodge it with incomprehensible philosophical and spiritual jargon. But let me be honest here: I am not. And I believe our society is not as well. Despite being a race striding forward economically… Continue Reading Do you dare to love?
…and thus God kicked out Adam and Eve from the garden of Eden, closed the enormous creaking iron gates, and put up a sign board that said ‘Keep off, or suffer my wrath.’ Myth or truth, who knows. But ever since the unceremonious drumming out of our forefathers from the… Continue Reading Where is Paradise?
“The enemy is fear. We think it is hate, but it is really fear.” Gandhi Remembering Gandhi on his birthday. The great pacifist taught us that hatred is the manifestation of deep-rooted fear. Whoever spreads hatred through politics, religion, nationalism, and so on are slaves of fear. If we want… Continue Reading Fear brews hatred
Imagine yourself walking down an unknown street because Google Maps took you down there promising you an easier route home. Unfortunately, your phone dies in the middle of nowhere and you are stranded. Your stomach growls as always in a stressful situation. You take out a chocolate bar from your… Continue Reading Broken windows theory
It is difficult to conceive how someone can enjoy reading about the past. But once I ventured, I started enjoying history like no other.
“For man proposes, but God disposes; neither is the way of man in his own hands” Thomas a Kempis, The Imitation of Christ As thinking creatures who obsessively worry about the future, we plan our lives to the best of our abilities. We use planners, charts, and even horoscopes for… Continue Reading To plan or not to plan…
When there is a clash between our desires and values, how should we respond? I had a recent experience that I’d love to share.
Oftentimes the Jack of all trades triumphs over the master of one.
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it–always.” M K Gandhi Remembering the great saint who… Continue Reading Gandhi’s 75th year of martyrdom