July 19, 2024

Consciousness is like a tapestry woven from countless threads of influence. It’s a beautiful mosaic, where each piece contributes to the overall picture, showing that our awareness is a collective creation, deeply intertwined with the world and people we encounter. The extreme of spiritual unfoldment and liberation (Mukti) is the understanding that nothing belongs to…

May 30, 2024

In the rich tapestry of Persian poetry, few lines resonate as deeply and universally as Omar Khayyam’s quatrain from “The Rubaiyat”:  The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on:   Nor all thy Piety nor Wit   Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line,  Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it. …

October 30, 2023

Dear Reader, I pen down these words with a heavy heart, burdened by the relentless turmoil that engulfs our world. As I look upon the state of our global community, I find solace in the timeless values of peace and brotherhood. It is time to remind ourselves that these values have illuminated the path for…

September 13, 2023

When viewed in the context of philosophical or spiritual understanding, the notion of balancing work and life is an alien concept as it fails to fully capture the essence of a well-rounded and harmonious existence. The notion of having to balance work and life is certainly alien to the one who has reached a high…

September 1, 2023

The extent of human cognition is limited to what it can envision. This limitation defines the threshold of the human mind. Once those envisaged concepts materialise, we say it as manifestation. This manifestation serves as tangible evidence of what exists. However, the mind remains unable to conceive what predates the state of existence itself. Nevertheless,…

August 17, 2023

I share with you a small passage from my forthcoming book: The Attributes of a Virtuous Mindset Siddhi Powers: In spiritual and yogic traditions, ‘Siddhi’ powers refer to extraordinary abilities that arise from advanced spiritual practices and deep states of meditation. These powers are not mere parlour tricks or magic, but manifestations of the heightened…

August 7, 2023

“Any sense of morals must not prevent doing what’s right” This is a thought-provoking and awkward statement. It challenges traditional notions of morality and highlights the complexities of ethical decision-making. At first glance, it may appear contradictory or controversial, as we often associate morals with guiding our mores – the sense of right and wrong….

August 1, 2023

When you go fishing, know it is fish you want The words of this title are no less profound than what my mother used to say, “Play together and share your toys” It may sound simple but its profoundness holds deeper meaning and life lessons beyond literal interpretation. At a surface level, going fishing is…