A few days before the festival of Deepawali last October, I wrote a short essay about my father. At the time, I was working on my first book, Glimpses of My Worldview, and I had planned to include this piece as one of the final chapters. My intention was always to dedicate the entire work … Read more
During the nationwide general elections of 1936, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru described his campaign journey as an experience both exhilarating and exhausting. As he visited remote villages across India, he was met by crowds of people, many of them illiterate, chanting with a fierce, visible passion: “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.” Nehru often paused to ask them … Read more
Do you know why I have come to dislike the orthodox believer? It is not because of their faith, but because of the barrier it creates. I find it increasingly difficult to engage with them in meaningful dialogue. The moment a conversation touches upon a point that contradicts their religious framework, the discourse often shifts … Read more
I wrote and published my first book last month. Am I a writer? No. Is my interest exclusively in writing? No. Do I specialize in the craft? Not particularly. So, what compelled me to write a book and see it through to publication?I have no background in literature. I possess no academic expertise in philosophy, … Read more
I harbor a deep frustration with blind obedience. I believe this practice severely limits our potential for creativity and intelligence. We are consistently raised to be obedient to our parents, teachers, and elders. While this isn’t entirely wrong, the custom itself requires clear boundaries to prevent unintended, negative consequences. Many people pursue higher studies out … Read more
I’ve spent the last two years exploring Metaphysics, and while my initial curiosity remains, a subtle sense of friction, a quiet dislike, has begun to grow. I am highly sceptical of its concepts, yet I find Metaphysics to be a fascinating, open-minded approach that profoundly stimulates the mind and provides significant opportunities for the expansion … Read more
There was a song I once listened to that contained the line: “In pretty little boxes, we poison all the chocolates.” While the song itself is unrelated to this reflective piece, the meaning of this line can be subtly bent to fit the context of brainwashing, specifically, the intentional, structural assignment of identity that begins … Read more
While my writings often suggest an optimistic and universal outlook, this can sometimes feel like a defense mechanism used to navigate life’s inherent challenges. Though the modern state and market have largely stabilized the global order to a certain extent, the eternity of human suffering remains inevitable. I want to specifically throw some light on … Read more
If you’ve heard big names like Plato or Socrates and are ready to dive into Western Philosophy but lack a formal educational background, this guide is for you. I’m not here to promote or sell anything; I’m just sharing the honest, exact method I used to start my own self-study journey. First, I need to … Read more
I have previously expressed my criticisms of the institutionalized aspects of faith in my book, “Glimpses of My Worldview”, but I had not fully clarified my precise stance. I did mention a leaning toward monotheism within a pantheistic outlook, though I would not claim to believe in mysticism in absolute terms. The spiritual aspects of … Read more