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…

July 16, 2023

“When light deflects from an objectand reaches the eye of the observer,there is confirmation of the existenceof the object. But that does not mean the object did not exist before the light reached the observer.So, just because the light has notreached the seeker, it does not meanthe Divine does not exist.To discover this truth is…

July 13, 2023

To exit the hypnotic state is to awaken from unconsciousness and become fully aware of oneself and the world. When this prerequisite to finding meaning and purpose in life is not addressed, one remains trapped in a stagnant existence, perpetually confined in the illusory comfort zone of societal norms, cultural conditioning, and limiting beliefs. Breaking…

June 19, 2023

This notion imparted to me by my mother is an exciting and thought-provoking perspective on materialism and people’s attachment to material possessions. It serves as a reminder that relationships, connectedness, and experiences with fellow beings merit more excellent value over material possessions. It is of extreme importance to be aware of our attitudes and behaviour…

June 19, 2023

This metaphor  “Even a dead fish will go with the flow”emphasizes the passive nature of going along with the prevailing circumstances or following the crowd like something lifeless and inert, such as a dead fish moving with the current without using personal agency. It is a reminder of some individuals ‘ tendency to conform, adapt, or…

May 17, 2023

To truly understand our perceptions, let’s consider a scenario where a loved one, such as our child, is diagnosed with a painful condition and is confined to a hospital bed. At first, we may feel that it is our problem to bear, and we interpret the situation as dire, leading to anxiety and sadness. However,…

April 25, 2023

Morality is contraband in war.The devastating aftermath of war is that it erodes every shred of human benevolence and coerces us into renouncing and breaching our values, doctrines, standards, virtues, and faith. The notion that “Morality is contraband in war” implies that revered ethical values, principles, and spiritual tenets are abandoned in warfare and substituted…