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On Giving

Kahlil Gibran says: “There are those who give little of the much they have–and they give it for recognition; and their hidden desire makes their gifts unwholesome. And there are those who have little and give it all. These are the believers in life and the beauty of life and their coffers are never empty. … Read more

The Divine Swan 

“Hamsa” means Swan.The Hamsa Upanishad explores the concept of Hamsa as the Supreme breath, symbolizing the vital force and the divine presence in every being. Breath is sound, states the text.  “The aspirants for salvation worship the Paramatman as having the form of a “Hamsa” or the Divine Swan as detailed in this Upanishad. As … Read more

Life’s vast horizons

In our twilight years, companionship and social bonding  become our most faithful companions. Haruki Murakami reminds us,  “No matter how far you travel, you can never get away from yourself.”  Yet in senior communities across the world, people are realising that while we can’t escape ourselves, we can transform our lifestyle through the simple yet … Read more

The AI Dosa and Me

Artificial Intelligence. The name AI makes me comfortably uncomfortable. Comfortable because it’s like the brainchild of computers – learning, gathering data, and getting results – all in a few seconds, perfectly researched, intelligent, and efficient. Uncomfortable, because it throws up a few questions. Am I human? Am I a robot? Is everything it’s telling me … Read more

Pride and Humility

Absence of Pride-Amaanitvam- is one of the traits of a seeker in Gita Ch.13-08 “Humility is a state of mind. When we become proud of our talent or achievements, we forget that God has given these attributes to us.Humility is a true renunciation of being special. Only a simple heart can be humble. Simplicity and humility go … Read more