Category: spirituality
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Demystifying the existential mystery and natural laws!
The world we look around seems to be very complex juxtaposition of several things, entangled with each other in a very intricate and multifarious manner which makes it sometimes very difficult to understand. We may try to simplify things to ease our understanding, yet it does not change the nature of things that exist in…
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Soul- the quintessential factor that infuses life into anything!
A body without a soul, an organization without organisational values (it’s soul), work without involvement (it’s soul), pursuing anything without a purpose (it’s soul), is as lifeless as a deadwood. Without the soul or the core thing, every other factor that determines the outer characteristics of these things is a farce and a sham. Without…
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Into another dimension of mental sojourn….of time and space!
There are certain things and activities that can elevate the level of your mind into a completely different dimension of time and space. Those who are passionate about something often experience this dimension when they are truly engrossed in doing “the thing”. In such moment or series of moments, the horizons of your mind expand…
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How much does your soul weigh?
At the first instance this question may seem ridiculous to you. But, I will try to explore the two aspects of this question, one literally and the other spiritually. Just a little disclaimer- this article is not meant for the light-hearted and spiritually departed. So, if you are sure that you don’t fall into that…
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The downsides of worshipping hero as God!
In the recent past, I saw some videos which provoked me to think about the prevalent culture of hero worship in India and also abroad. First one was of a lady in the United Kingdom who was asked by a reporter that “आपने मोदी जी को देखा (Did you see Modi ji)?”. She got emotional…
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A world bereft of questions is no world!
Does God really exist? Why does the rainfall happen? How does the sun shine? Is the earth flat or round? Does the earth rotate around the sun or vice-versa? Why does the apple fall towards the ground? These are a few of the numerous questions that have intrigued humanity in the earlier times. And only…
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The “Karma” conundrum- 3.0
Continuing with the “Karma” series, here I present to you the third one, with the foundational questions remaining the same, yet the dimensions explored will be diverse. A quick disclaimer– If you haven’t read the first and the second one, take 2 steps back and quickly scan those in your memory and come back here…
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The “Karma” conundrum- 2.0
Whenever there is an unfortunate and tragic event, a debate sparks off on the sidelines regarding the Karma-fal (कर्म-फल) theory. The proponents of this theory claim that every outcome is predetermined as per our own actions (Karma). It is onto us how to perform the Karma, but we cannot determine the outcome. And even of…
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Is materialism the ultimate goal or there is something more?- The story of Mike
Mike is a 51-year old filthy-rich investment banker who lives in the USA. Mike has every material comfort of life- he lives in a self-owned mansion, drives a Ferrari car, has all the modern amenities in his home, uses only top-end Apple products and wears a diamond-studded Rolex watch. On top of this, he has…
Anupam- The Dreamer 