Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXVIII Dharma: Religion and Righteousness Continued from Part XXVII Literal meaning of Dharma is ordinarily taken as religion by the common people but it carries much more than simple meaning of religion. In fact, there is no corresponding English or Latin term truly explaining or encompassing the complete sense and essence of Dharma. It comprehensively signifies […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXVII The Advaita Vedanta – Part ‘B’ Continued from Part XXVI In the previous part, the core concepts and elements of the Advaita Vedanta were dealt with and the author proposes to address the remaining important aspects of this sub-tradion in the current part. Needless to mention that the philosophy of Advaita as propounded by Adi […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXVI The Advaita Vedanta – Part ‘A’ Continued from Part XXV In earlier parts, almost all essential aspects of Hinduism have been introduced or briefly discussed. Evidently, unlike other major religions in the world, the Hinduism is not a dogmatic, doctrinal or cult-based religion based on a set of dictat contained in a holy book or […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXV Gods and Goddesses – II Brahman Continued from Part XXIV The theology of the attributes and nature of the God has been a subject of human curiosity and debate in all civilizations since the earliest days. In almost all cultures and religions, in a monotheistic sense, the God is visualized as the supreme power, creator […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXIV Gods and Goddesses – I Continued from Part XXIII The Hinduism is broadly considered as a polytheistic religion due to multiplicity of deities by the dominant and majoritarian Western outlook world-wide. Such an interpretation is based on the fact that the Sanatana Dharma permits worship of multiple God and Goddess forms with different looks, attributes […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020November 19, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXIII Scriptures and Texts – Part ‘F’ Agama Shastras Continued from Part XXII In Hinduism, Agamas are another class of scriptures exclusively dealing with the rituals and rites of devotion and worship of gods. They are defined as the theological treatises and practical manuals for the divine worship. The Agamas are inclusive of the Mantras, Yantras […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXII Scriptures and Texts – Part ‘E’ Puranas Continued from Part XXI The literal meaning of the term Purana is “ancient” or “old.” They are a genre of encyclopedic texts of the ancient Indian literature covering a wide range of subjects including the theology, philosophy and genealogy of gods, goddesses, demigods, heroes, sages and kings of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism & Hindustan: Part XX1 Scriptures and Texts – Part ‘D’ Hindu Darshana Continued from Part XX Unlike two major Abrahamic religions of the world which basically rely on one Holy book each as discourse of God to His subjects through special messengers, the Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is not based on any single book or unified message or discourse supposedly […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XX Scriptures and Texts – Part ‘C’ Upanishads Continued from Part XIX Following the Vedas, the Upanishads are the next sacred layer of the core texts that represent the central theme of the ancient philosophical, cultural and religious heritage and traditions of Hinduism in the Shruti category. They include the knowledge and discussion pertaining to the […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XIX Scriptures and Texts – Part ‘B’ Vedas Continued from Part XVIII Vedas are the oldest scriptures and treasure troves of the spiritual knowledge encompassing virtually all aspects of human life. It has stood the test of time and age of Hindu Sanatana culture and religion; not only the religious authorities but even scholars and reformers […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020October 7, 2021 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
Time & Circumstance Time and circumstancesStir up and transform a manSo often in two contrary extremes For one, it causes a downfall –Thus far off from being humaneTo the lowest levels of humanity While it elevates the otherTo the greater heights in lifetimeEnabling him to attain pinnacle of life In the first case, same personDriven by selfishness and […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 10, 2025December 10, 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
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