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
एकांत जीवन में सबसे दुखद बातें थीपहले प्यार, इसके बाद दोस्ती खोनालेकिन फिर गुजरते समय के साथप्यार एक अमूर्त भावना बनकर रह गयामैंने दोस्ती को भी फीका पड़ते देखाऔर अंतर्मन में ही पाया एक दोस्त –मेरा खुद का एकांत। सच है, मुझे एकान्त बहुत प्रिय हैक्योंकि मुझे कभी ऐसा मीत नहीं मिलाजो मेरा इतना साथ दे […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Sleeping Angel Editor’s Choice Wrapped in warm velvet magenta hue,My pretty little cutie-pie, a soul anew.Eyes closed, pinkish lips, a gentle sigh,Innocent face in slumber reigns high. Fingers curled, in a peaceful grasp,A whispered prayer, a loving clasp.Now, his world outside fades to hush,Winter’s magic wraps him in a blush. His curly hairs give, a serene delight,A […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 10, 2026January 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Real, Aren’t you! You are real, aren’t you!Yet you seem like a dreamWhy do you act like stranger…?I know well there you areSince even mundane breathingGives me a feeling of your existence. You are well within rightBut I cannot until now forgetThat angelic aura and fragranceThose little moments and emotionsRemembering, I lose myself every timeTime and again wish […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Echo Don’t we knowWhere you are where am IIt has been an aeon sinceIn this lonely evening’s sharingWhat I say is just an echoOf an anxious heart and a bemused mindIt’s been too tiring & burdensomeCarrying the baggage so longOf our doings and undoings… To look dispassionatelyTidings of the blazing crimson skyHalf is with you; half […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
मौन की गूंज Editor’s Pick एक चिरंतन मौन की गूंज सुनी है कभी?साँसें रुक जाती हैं, जीवन ठहर जाता हैएक शाश्वत, निर्विशेष प्रेम की महागाथानहीं, खुशी तो नहीं, गौरवपूर्ण अवश्य है। हाँ, जीवनवृत्त कोई असाधारण नहीं थाऐसा कुछ अद्भुत या अनूठा भी नहीं थापर कोई आम दुनियावी भी नहीं रहा थाजो भी था देखें तो प्रचुर था बहुमूल्य […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
एकांत जीवन में सबसे दुखद बातें थीपहले प्यार, इसके बाद दोस्ती खोनालेकिन फिर गुजरते समय के साथप्यार एक अमूर्त भावना बनकर रह गयामैंने दोस्ती को भी फीका पड़ते देखाऔर अंतर्मन में ही पाया एक दोस्त –मेरा खुद का एकांत। सच है, मुझे एकान्त बहुत प्रिय हैक्योंकि मुझे कभी ऐसा मीत नहीं मिलाजो मेरा इतना साथ दे […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Sleeping Angel Editor’s Choice Wrapped in warm velvet magenta hue,My pretty little cutie-pie, a soul anew.Eyes closed, pinkish lips, a gentle sigh,Innocent face in slumber reigns high. Fingers curled, in a peaceful grasp,A whispered prayer, a loving clasp.Now, his world outside fades to hush,Winter’s magic wraps him in a blush. His curly hairs give, a serene delight,A […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 10, 2026January 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Real, Aren’t you! You are real, aren’t you!Yet you seem like a dreamWhy do you act like stranger…?I know well there you areSince even mundane breathingGives me a feeling of your existence. You are well within rightBut I cannot until now forgetThat angelic aura and fragranceThose little moments and emotionsRemembering, I lose myself every timeTime and again wish […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
आस सूख चुके हैं प्रेमपात्र सब, मदिरा की गागर दे दो भूल चुका हूँ कौन कौन है, विस्मृति का आश्रय दे दो. ईश्वर सबकुछ भूल गया है, कृष्ण नही अब रथ पर हैंसत्य-प्रेम की राहों पर हम, फिर भी काँटे पथ पर हैं. जीवन बंधा-बंधा सा क्यों है, हाहाकार मचा यह क्यों है मानव संबंधों के तलतम में, यह भूकंपी […] Written by Santosh K Nema May 15, 2022November 18, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
आत्मिक लाख समझाने पर भी नहीं समझता आईना मेरा अंदर की टूटती नसें भी उकेर दीं बनाकर उसने दरकती लकीरें वो जो बैठे हैं गहरे दिल में मेरे आईना मेरा उन्हें भी हूबहू दिखाता है. कैसे छिपाऊँ दर्दे-दिल को सामने जब बैरी-मितवा हो ऐसा चुप हूँ मैं, चुप हैं वो, मंजर है खामोशी का यह कैसा. दिल की जिद है रग-रग में […] Written by Santosh K Nema April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
समय मेरा समय चुप है अपनी निष्ठुरता लिए बदल रहा है निरंतर. तुम समय हो मेरे समय जिसने प्यार दिया अनंत डुबोकर किया एकाकार खुशियों से अमृत सुख की स्मृतियों से साँस साँस में चलती अनवरत सामीप्य की अव्यक्त अनुभूतियों से. समय मेरा दूर असंबद्ध सा अबदर्शक सा बन बदल रहा है सहारे तन के मन के तुझसे जो बंधे थे अडिग अटूट […] Written by Santosh K Nema March 3, 2022March 5, 2022 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