Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part L Satya Continued from Part XLIX Ahimsa and Satya are two significant and unique attributes of Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) since ancient times, and the two together encompass and influence several other divine virtues. For illustration, a person pursuing Ahimsa will necessarily be pious, kind and compassionate towards all creatures, harmless to one’s self and others under […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XLIX Ahimsa Continued from Part XLVIII Ahimsa or nonviolence is one of the key and spiritual doctrines and a virtue in Hinduism, which is shared by other Indian religions like Buddhism and Jainism as well. The literal meaning of Ahimsa is ‘non-killing’ or ‘non-injury’ implying the avoidance of harm of any kind to all living beings […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XLVIII Prodding Questions Faced by Hindus Globally Continued from Part XLVII It was during the summer of 2019 in the North America, while one of my close associate traveling in a Canadian city had to share a taxi with an unknown co-passenger by a sheer chance, who was an elderly religious lady. My compatriot is a […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XLVII Loneliness and Depression Continued from Part XLVI Among umpteen positive and negative attributes and emotions, classified as the divine and demoniac qualities respectively in Hindu scriptures including Srimad Bhagavad Gita, it may perhaps be unfair to classify loneliness and depression in either of the two categories despite their being negative attributes. It’s so because people […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XLVI Ego Continued from Part XLV The corresponding Sanskrit term for the ego and egoism is Ahamkara, comprised of Aham (= I) and Kara (= to do). It had originated more than three millennia ago in Vedic period and is one of the four components of Antahkarana (inner parts or components) as accepted in Hindu philosophy. […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XLV Renunciation Continued from Part XLIV In common parlance among the Indian religions, the renunciation refers to an act of abandonment of the pursuit of material comforts and worldly possessions with the intention of achieving spiritual enlightenment. In Hinduism, the renounced order of life is referred to as Sannyasa free from the cravings of material comforts, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XLIV Anger Management Continued from Part XLIII Anger is an emotion of all living beings including humans and animals depicted through antagonism towards someone or something perceived to have deliberately done some wrong. In spiritual sense, the attachment of person towards the materialistic or worldly possessions gives rise to a sense of insecurity and consequent fear; […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XLIII Forgiveness Continued from Part XLII Forgiveness is among the most valued virtue of the Hindu value system. In Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna has explained the forgiveness as one of the great virtues that every soul shall practice and aspire for. In common parlance, it is a conscious and voluntary activity by which a sufferer […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism & Hindustan: Part XLII Srimad Bhagavad Gita in Modern Management Continued from Part XLI While unraveling the priceless marvel and gems of Srimad Bhagavad Gita in the previous parts, it was pointed out that this treaty not only contains the essence of the four Vedas and principal Upanishads revealing the supreme spiritual truth of universe but also encompasses complete […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XLI Marvels & Gems of Srimad Bhagavad Gita – Part II Continued from Part XL Midway during the discourse, Prince Arjuna names seven terms Brahman, Adhiyatma, Adhibhuta, Adhidaiva, Adhiyajna, Karma and Death with a request to Shree Krishna to explain it, in the first two verses of Chapter 8 of Srimad Bhagavad Gita. These terms were […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Harvest of Nevermore He dithered too long at crossroads of his heartUnsure what to speak, irresolute where to startWhile his love stood waiting, tender yet so boldHe watched its fleeting light turn pale and cold. It’s too late to realize what silence had concealedSome wounds are born of truths, never revealedA wavering heart might lose what once was […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
क्षितिज का दीया अब यह न तो अनुराग की आसक्ति है,न ही स्मृतियों को संजोए रखने की याचना,यह तो मात्र अनंत शून्य के पार तैरती हुई…एक निःशब्द, मूक मनोकामना है—सीमाओं के भूगोल में घिरी, एकअदृश्य, निश्छल चेतना का स्पंदन मात्र,जो समाज अथवा नैतिकता के दायरों,सीमाओं या मर्यादाओं को स्वीकार कर भीदिशाहीन गगन में पंख फैलाती है. कारण..!वर्षों पूर्व […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 7, 2026October 7, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Godavan In Thar’s wide realm, it walks the desert floorAnd treads the plains where arid spirits soarGodavan – a heavy wayfarer that seldom fliesAnd rules the trails beneath the blazing skies. With stately height and crested crown of blackGreat Indian Bustard walks lonely desert trackA neck of pristine white and deep brown wingsIt displays regal sight […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Silent Aftermath It has been long since:I held on to my prayerson the far side of unseen lines,where desires get accustomedto travel leaving no trace,and remembrance seeks nothingof the remembered. Years and decades passedinto a distant silence;yet, for once through a windowof this weird, simulated reality,some visuals stirred the stillness—not just a word, not just a face […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Pain A silent teardropPain sings a wordless song –The torrential rain of the heart. 857 total views, 7 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 29, 2026September 29, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Harvest of Nevermore He dithered too long at crossroads of his heartUnsure what to speak, irresolute where to startWhile his love stood waiting, tender yet so boldHe watched its fleeting light turn pale and cold. It’s too late to realize what silence had concealedSome wounds are born of truths, never revealedA wavering heart might lose what once was […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
क्षितिज का दीया अब यह न तो अनुराग की आसक्ति है,न ही स्मृतियों को संजोए रखने की याचना,यह तो मात्र अनंत शून्य के पार तैरती हुई…एक निःशब्द, मूक मनोकामना है—सीमाओं के भूगोल में घिरी, एकअदृश्य, निश्छल चेतना का स्पंदन मात्र,जो समाज अथवा नैतिकता के दायरों,सीमाओं या मर्यादाओं को स्वीकार कर भीदिशाहीन गगन में पंख फैलाती है. कारण..!वर्षों पूर्व […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 7, 2026October 7, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Godavan In Thar’s wide realm, it walks the desert floorAnd treads the plains where arid spirits soarGodavan – a heavy wayfarer that seldom fliesAnd rules the trails beneath the blazing skies. With stately height and crested crown of blackGreat Indian Bustard walks lonely desert trackA neck of pristine white and deep brown wingsIt displays regal sight […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXV Pilgrimage-I Nearly all communities and religions in the world attach significance to places which have some connection with any worldly or supernatural act(s) or event(s) of the divine (God) or His messenger(s); the birth, enlightenment or death of founder and saints; sites of the spiritual calling or awakening; supposedly a dwelling or living place of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 31, 2022November 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Gulmohar Again In a life dull and forlornOwing to devastation and fearCaused by the alien coronavirusAs I venture out after weeksFrom my humble yet safe homeIn this rather isolated yet sheltered lane… Oh! It’s the month of May againThe time for Gulmohar to go greenAnd blooming full swing againIn the lane flanked by umpteenGulmohars forming a canopy […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh May 11, 2021November 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Whose God is This Anyway? God (Brahman) is the highest... Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 24, 2021September 15, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
ज्यों-ज्यों बूड़ो श्याम रंग बसन्त विहार कालोनी की परंपरानुसार... Written by Gita Singh February 22, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked