Happy to note that you were actually planning a trip to be in Banaras.  It was good to hear about the spiritual effect of the Panchakshari mantra and the pooja which you were able to perform in your house.  Maybe it is decided that you will be in Banaras the coming year on Maha Shivaratri day. I am sure you would have atleast had the darshan on t…[Read more]

@Manju

I agree with your view that when we look at society and the world in general this is the feeling one gets regarding celebration of Women’s Days. It is very ironical when seen in many different contexts. That is the sad reality which we are faced with today in different parts of the world. But I find things are slowly changing no doubt it…[Read more]

Very true all humans suffer from one  kind or other the other kind of depression in once life at one point or another. The likelihood of people suffering from this health issue has increased manifold due to the kind of lifestyle people lead and the kind of society we are in. Everything has been related to materialism or monetary…[Read more]

@lovern Looks like you people need to exert pressure on your authorities to lay stronger roads, may be through social media, as well as through your elected representatives.
It is a fact that in many developing nations, including India there is big corruption in infrastructure projects and sub-standard material is often used to make more profits.

@IchchheMrityu
I also have read “Surely you are joking Mr Feynman” way back in 1995, the year I moved to college from school.
I too have read some serious and non-fiction books, but I have more of a liking for fiction and thrillers.
By the way I am also involved in writing a story series on LB.

Yes @ichchhemrityu
I would have talked about a lot more books but limited to some recent and one older one.
Yes, I have read Dan Brown works too.
First one was “Da Vinci Code” which I read in 2005. Dan Brown too is a good story-teller, but his works tend to be a bit longer and a bit boring in some places.
In fact, my parents tried to read this…[Read more]

@arnoldcruz
“I remember saving my money just to buy his books (paper back edition)………..”
You are such an ardent fan of Robert Ludlum. Great to know this! I was not aware he is no longer alive.
He is great in conceptualization, scene enactment and adding sudden twists and turns. At times, I have fallen almost asleep but read pages upon pages…[Read more]

Thanks for sharing your response @bodyandbrain

It is believed that Pushamitra Sunga was a Saivite Brahmin Commander-in-chief of Bruhadratha who was encouraging Buddhism and even punishing those who do not follow the principles of Buddhists. At the same time, the Buddhism also had experienced internal squabbles. There were two branches one is called Hinayana and the other Mahayana. In spite of…[Read more]

The short statured Ashoka was very ruthless and caused immense casualties during the battle of Kalinga. While he had got some opportunity to witness the victory in the battle suddenly he perceived the intensity and stubbornness with which the people of Kalinga were sacrificing their life for the sake of their land. This has turned and moved his…[Read more]

I think each and every person will be suffering from one kind of depression or the other. But, the severity lies in experiencing the symptoms with frequency. If one experiences the symptoms regularly for 15 or 20 days they require some consultation or treatment from a specialist. These are all due to the activities of man-made creations. In olden…[Read more]

Happiness does not know boundaries….everything past, present, and the future is the tools for happiness. If memories are of the past, experiences are meant for the present, and the inventions and discoveries are meant for future.

Happiness lies in simplicity