Ethics, Dharma, & Truth
š š Stillness wins where speed fails Thereās a particular moment many of us know too well: the inbox lights up, a cascade of red numbers and unread subject lines; a relative calls with an urgent crisis; a team chat pings with a demand stamped ASAP; and somewhere in the middle of it all a … Read more
š š The Smile on the Chariot The dawn breaks in shards of copper and blood over Kurukshetra. Drums are beginning to speak in animal-time, the air already heavy with the smell of trampled grass and spilt oil. Flagsātorn, ornate, tautāsnap like impatient mouths. Horses shift, iron on hooves ringing. Close to the ground: stamens … Read more
š š Introduction: Why the Gita for Modern Work? What if your to-do list were a scripture? Imagine opening your planner and seeing not just tasks but tiny declarations of purpose ā a map that orients effort, calms the storm of metrics, and converts every small action into a steady practice. That is the radical … Read more
š The Day My Ego Showed Up Uninvited āIt started as a bad day ā and ended with my ego sitting across from me, sipping my coffee.ā Thereās a particular kind of chaos that only mornings can deliver. The kind that doesnāt roar ā it drips. My coffee did, in fact, drip all over my … Read more
IntroductionĀ The Significance of Dharma and Karma in Shaping Human Ethics and Relationships Across Different Philosophies and Religions Dharma and Karma are foundational concepts in Indian philosophy, deeply rooted in Vedic traditions and carried forward through Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. These ideas transcend religious boundaries and offer a universal framework for understanding human ethics … Read more
Introduction: Overview of Yuga Explanation of the Concept of Yugas in Hindu Cosmology In Hindu cosmology, the concept of Yugas, or cosmic ages, is central to understanding the cyclical nature of time and existence. According to ancient Hindu texts, time is divided into four distinct epochs or Yugas: Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dvapara Yuga, and … Read more
Brief Overview of Sanatana Dharma Sanatana Dharma, often referred to as Hinduism, is one of the oldest living religions, with roots stretching back over 4,000 years. The term “Sanatana Dharma” itself translates to “eternal duty” or “eternal order,” emphasizing its timeless and universal principles. Unlike many other religious traditions, Sanatana Dharma does not have a … Read more
Mahadev, or the Great God, is another name for Lord Shiva, the supreme deity in Hinduism, who embodies the paradoxical aspects of creation, preservation, and destruction. He is also known as Maheshwara, the lord of the universe, who transcends the conventional categories of good and evil, male and female, and human and divine. Mahadevās multifaceted … Read more
Ash is one of the most ancient and universal symbols of human culture and spirituality. Across different traditions and civilizations, ash has been used as a sign of mortality, humility, and renunciation, as well as a means of purification, protection, and transcendence. Ash smearing, or the practice of applying ash on the body, is a … Read more
Shiva, also known as Mahadev, is one of the most revered and worshipped deities in Hinduism. He is the supreme lord of the universe, the destroyer of evil, the source of all auspiciousness, and the master of yoga and meditation. He is also the patron deity of the Aghoris, a sect of ascetics who follow … Read more