Vijayadashmi and Yom Kippur

The Triumph Within Today is Vijayadashami!  India is alive with the fragrance of devotion, and the rhythm of prayer as the nine nights of Navratri culminate in Vijayadashmi. Across the land, effigies of Ravana stand tall, only to be set aflame, symbolizing the victory of truth over falsehood, humility over arrogance, light over shadow. YetContinue reading “Vijayadashmi and Yom Kippur”

In Memory of Dr. Shekhar Dutt

The news of Shri Shekhar Dutt’s sudden passing left me utterly disoriented. It came without warning, and for a while, I found myself unable to collect my thoughts or articulate what I was feeling. Even now, days later, I struggle to accept it. There are some people whose presence, even when silent or distant, anchorsContinue reading “In Memory of Dr. Shekhar Dutt”

Today is Christmas!

Today is Christmas! New Year follows just a week later. And as the world lights up with festive cheer, this twin celebration forms a luminous bridge between the past and the future. These festivities are more than just dates on a calendar; they are a reminder of hope, renewal, and the enduring spirit of humanity. Christmas,Continue reading “Today is Christmas!”