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(In a quiet corner of my magnificent home’s backyard, it stands tall amidst a sea of humble bushes and unassuming grasses: solitary, stately and magnificent. Adorned with clusters of ivory flowers that shimmer like silver in the sunlight, it fills the air with an intoxicating fragrance. It beckons and lures. And one yearns its proximity.Continue reading “The Glory Bower-A Poem”

(Arguably the most drab and plain-looking, Babblers do not enjoy the attention and admiration an eagle or a peacock commands. Deemed garrulous and clumsy, and often dismissed as a noisy bunch of busybodies, their contribution to our daily life rarely finds expression. Yet, their energy and ceaseless activity, and the strange melody of their chatterContinue reading “The Babbler’s Babble”

Wikipedia records an interesting story, attributed to Frank Finn, the British chronicler. Perhaps apocryphal, but it is tellingly evocative of Babblers’ place in nature’s scheme. No eulogy illustrates their place around us better than this amazing story. “Some years back, a new Viceroy was being shown the wonders of his temporary kingdom, and among theseContinue reading “Boisterous Babblers: Part III”

As the dawn breaks and the sun rays stretch their golden luminescence through the leaves of tall trees and dense bushes alike, , the Babblers awaken with an infectious enthusiasm. Their energetic movements are a testament to the pulse of life that thrums through the heart of the forest and the fields. They flit fromContinue reading “Boisterous Babblers: Part II”

Nature’s Noisy symphony  Nestled in near wilderness, this magnificent home offers one of the most verdant and soothing settings for an opulently peaceful life. Sitting in its wide and open veranda, I see the tall and majestic canopies reaching out for the skies while an orchestra of a melange of sonorous calls fills the air.Continue reading “The Boisterous Babblers: Part I”

During Navratri, a stream of thoughts assails one’s mind.  Some are soothing, some others agitating. Quite often the rituals overwhelm, the discipline encages, the abstinence restraints. Some of this seems necessary possibly to constructively engage one’s energy and time. Yet, what are the gains by following these rituals? Are we a better person by the endContinue reading “As Navratri Concludes!”

For those who scrutinise Sanatan Dharma, and even for those well-versed in its intricacies, the vexing issue of caste serves as both an indictment and a source of profound anguish. It stands as an unsettling and ignominious incongruity amidst the tranquil sea of profound wisdom that this ancient philosophy otherwise represents. The Caste System: AContinue reading “What Sanatan Means to Me? Part IV”

That Sanatan Dharma, often referred to as Hinduism, stands as a monumental cultural, philosophical, and spiritual tradition has left an indelible mark on the world, is widely acknowledged. Its contributions to art, science, philosophy, and culture are profound, with a history stretching back thousands of years. Yet, despite its rich legacy, Sanatan Dharma faces aContinue reading “What Sanatan Means to Me? Part III”

Sanatan Dharma: A Timeless Odyssey of the Soul If one embarks on a journey to unravel the enduring thread that intricately weaves through the tapestry of human spirituality, connecting ancient philosophies, diverse practices, and the limitless realm of human consciousness across the annals of time, they must inevitably be drawn to the majestic fabric ofContinue reading “What Sanatan Means to Me? Part II”

The ongoing discourse surrounding Sanatan, marred by contentious and caustic statements, is profoundly disconcerting, yet it only reveals the toxicity of current debate. For many adherents of the Hindu religion, their understanding of it remains vague and fleeting. For most, simply remembering God suffices to fulfil their religious obligations. Anything beyond this seems like anContinue reading “What Sanatan Means To Me (Part I)”