Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XL Marvels & Gems of Srimad Bhagavad Gita Continued from Part XXXIX Having seen one of my earlier pieces summarizing the glory of Srimad Bhagavad Gita, one of my elders, who is a scholarly man with profound knowledge of scriptures, humanities and science, and is like a seer and Guru to me, spoke to me few […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXXIX Sarva Dharma Sambhav (Secularism) Continued from Part XXXVIII Secularism is relatively a modern term with varied meaning and interpretation in different parts of the world. For instance, secularism in many Western European countries implies to separation of religion or religious institutions from the state. Many Western countries are officially secular yet they officially endorse a […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 20, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXXVII Mantra, Yantra and Tantra: Part ‘A’ Continued from Part XXXVI Sanskrit terms Mantram, Yantram and Tantram are rooted linguistically and phonologically as also deeply associated with Indian religious and cultural traditions since ancient times. In common parlance, Mantram (more common Mantra) denotes the chant, Yantram or Yantra denotes the means or machine and Tantram or […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXXVI Guru-Shishya Parampara Continued from Part XXXV Guru-Shishya Parampara is a value based tradition in the Hindu religion and culture, the Sanatana Dharma since ancient times. The nearest literal English meanings of Guru is teacher, Shishya is disciple and Parampara a tradition. In essence, it represents the lineage of passing knowledge from a competent teacher to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXXV Common Symbols of Hindu Iconography Continued from Part XXXIV Hinduism is not only unique for its attributes of being the oldest and culturally rich diversity among human beings but also for the fact that it attaches equally great significance to other living and non-living objects in the world so much so that it goes to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism & Hindustan: Part XXXIV Sexual Mores in Ancient India Continued from Part XXXIII Since the ancient age, the sex was neither considered sinful nor dirty in Hinduism. Instead, sexual intercourse was considered blissful and divine, and the basis of procreation and preservation of mankind and other life forms. Philosophically, the manifested world itself is an outcome of the fusion […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXXIII Common Myths and Realities Continued from Part XXXII Hinduism is predicated on the foundational concept that the eternal knowledge and wisdom of the ages and divinity cannot be ascribed to a single scripture or holy book and thus it is neither creedal nor dogmatic religion. Consequently, it does not mandate any rigid credo, doctrine or […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXXII Tolerance and Hinduism Continued from Part XXXI It’s often held that Hinduism, more than a religion, is a cultural way of life which embodies plurality in terms of accepting different divine paths to achieve envisioned goal of life. Unlike Abrahamic religions, it does not say that the believer will go to heaven and non-believer shall […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXX Dhyana: The Meditation Continued from Part XXIX In one of the earlier parts, various components or limbs of the yogic life as described in ancient texts of the Hinduism were briefly narrated. Of the eight components as summarized in his Yoga Sutra, Sage Patanjali recommended that Yama and Niyama were necessary to inculcate moral discipline […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXIX Moksha — The Liberation Continued from Part XXVIII In one of the earlier parts, Purushartha comprising of four objects or goals viz Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha was briefly explained as an essential concept of the Hindu way of life since Vedic age. These objects literally define the “purpose of human being” or the “holistic […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
बुजुर्ग आदमी, तीन बेटे और 17 ऊंट एक दिन, मुझे एक प्रेरणादायक कहानी पढ़ने को मिली, जिसमें एक बुजुर्ग आदमी, तीन बेटे और परिवार की एकमात्र संपत्ति के रूप में 17 ऊंट थे। अपनी वृद्धावस्था की लम्बी बीमारी के बाद पिता की मृत्यु हो गई, और मृत्यु से पूर्व उन्होंने एक सीलबंद लिफाफे में अपनी वसीयत छोड़ दी। उनकी मृत्यु के बाद, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
वृद्धावस्था अमेरिकन मार्क ट्वेन के अनुसार जब दोस्त आपको युवा दिखने जैसे जुमलों के साथ बधाई देने लगेंतो यह निश्चित सूचक और मानदंड हैकि अब आप बूढ़े हो चले हैं…! महिलाएं कृत्रिम साधनों का उपयोग कर युवा दिखने की कोशिश अकसर करती दिख जाती हैंतो पुरुष भी प्राय: ऐसा कहते हैंउम्र तो केवल एक मन:स्थिति हैबात का औचित्य रखने […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
मीमांसा Editor’s Pick जीवन के उन लंबे अनुभवों सेमैंने एक सार्वभौमिक सत्य जाना हैआप जीते हैं, आप परवाह करते हैं और कई बार दिल और आत्मा से आप किसी को प्यार करने लगते हैं। पर हमेशा याद रखने लायक बात है…आपको अपनी आत्मा पर कठोरहोने का कोई अधिकार नहीं हैअपने शरीर और मन पर ज्यादतीकरने का कोई […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Reflection During a shade long journey of lifeI have learned this immutable factAbout all that you see, all that existNothing is fixed, nothing is constant. You live, you love, you care for onesYou rejoice as well as grieve for onesBut do not forget for ever even onceBe not harsh on own body and sense. You are […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
समय और हालात समय और हालात, इंसान कोक्या से क्या बना देते हैंऔर कहाँ से कहाँ पहुँचा देते हैं! किसी का घोर पतन होता हैफिर वह इंसान से इंसानियत केनिम्नतम स्तर तक पहुँच सकता है… तो किसी को यही कारकऊर्ध्वगामी दिशा दे जाते हैं,जीवन में शिखर तक ले जाते हैं। एक स्वार्थ और प्रतिशोध वशराक्षसी प्रवृत्ति का शिकार […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
बुजुर्ग आदमी, तीन बेटे और 17 ऊंट एक दिन, मुझे एक प्रेरणादायक कहानी पढ़ने को मिली, जिसमें एक बुजुर्ग आदमी, तीन बेटे और परिवार की एकमात्र संपत्ति के रूप में 17 ऊंट थे। अपनी वृद्धावस्था की लम्बी बीमारी के बाद पिता की मृत्यु हो गई, और मृत्यु से पूर्व उन्होंने एक सीलबंद लिफाफे में अपनी वसीयत छोड़ दी। उनकी मृत्यु के बाद, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
वृद्धावस्था अमेरिकन मार्क ट्वेन के अनुसार जब दोस्त आपको युवा दिखने जैसे जुमलों के साथ बधाई देने लगेंतो यह निश्चित सूचक और मानदंड हैकि अब आप बूढ़े हो चले हैं…! महिलाएं कृत्रिम साधनों का उपयोग कर युवा दिखने की कोशिश अकसर करती दिख जाती हैंतो पुरुष भी प्राय: ऐसा कहते हैंउम्र तो केवल एक मन:स्थिति हैबात का औचित्य रखने […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
मीमांसा Editor’s Pick जीवन के उन लंबे अनुभवों सेमैंने एक सार्वभौमिक सत्य जाना हैआप जीते हैं, आप परवाह करते हैं और कई बार दिल और आत्मा से आप किसी को प्यार करने लगते हैं। पर हमेशा याद रखने लायक बात है…आपको अपनी आत्मा पर कठोरहोने का कोई अधिकार नहीं हैअपने शरीर और मन पर ज्यादतीकरने का कोई […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Rajnigandha Touch Now I get tired too soonSo I’m afraid of going farBut all this does not meanI’ve abandoned walks forever… And yes, I often feel lonelyEven amongst my own peopleBut all this does not meanI have stopped caring for all… I often remember our friendshipI still care for our relationshipBut how much I do,I have stopped […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 16, 2020October 6, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Greed For Power Among all temptations in life of a man, perhaps the greed for power is the strongest one. The obvious reasons appear to be that when one is empowered, all other luxuries and antiquities of life automatically fall in line. Hence it is not surprising that people craving for the power adopt and exploit all overt […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 7, 2020September 26, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A Fairy Tale Like a fairy descended from the paradiseShe was beautiful no less than Snow WhiteLike an angel she was generous and kindThe flowers bloomed whenever she smiled. She was standing my way with open armsAnd I knew well this was real not a dreamYet kept struggling to overcome my inertiaAnd in the process I rendered her […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 21, 2020March 13, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked