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
A Fascinating Living Fossil It belongs to a timeless questWithout losing its own identityAn ancient mariner and silent witnessTo the rise and fall of dinosaursIn true sense, it’s the Titan of DeepIn sapphire caves where the currents rest. A relic of old yet remarkably trueScales like armour of silver and blueDwellers of the “Twilight Zone” of oceanA hollow cord […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
निःशब्द प्रतिध्वनि न मुझे कोई आभास है, अब कोई सरोकार भी नहीं,ये शब्द तुम तक पहुँचें या खो जाएँ हवाओं में कहीं;सत्य एक शिलाखंड है – एकाकी, खुरदरा और निर्भ्रांत,जिस दिन तुम्हें खोया, मेरी दुनिया पर छा गई थी रात। लोग मुझे अक्सर कहते हैं, कि पाषाण सा अडिग हूँ मैंकिसे ज्ञात है, अपनी ही पीड़ा की […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A Voiceless Echo I have no inkling, nor much is left for me to careIf these words find your eyes or dissolve in the airThe stark truth is a monolith – sole, jagged and vastThe day that I lost you, the world’s shadow was cast. Now they call me strong, that I stand like a stoneFew know I […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Symbiotic Grace On the white sand where the currents are warmA sessile titan is anchored away from the stormWhat a velvet mantle in turquoise and grey-goldA beguiling tale of solar light, a partnership hold. The giant clam has survived for millions of yearsWith mastery of disruptive colouration and ironiesIt’s no hunter of shadows and no seeker of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Pamban 1976 Where the Pamban span kissed the blueTethering, island to the Mandapam seashoreThe inquisitive student knelt; age twenty yearsTo study what the deep oceanic abyss shares. The local fishermen in patterned clothesWatched the boy from the college booksPresenting a crescent guard of quiet prideTo help him unlock the secrets of the tide. It was neither phantom, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A Fascinating Living Fossil It belongs to a timeless questWithout losing its own identityAn ancient mariner and silent witnessTo the rise and fall of dinosaursIn true sense, it’s the Titan of DeepIn sapphire caves where the currents rest. A relic of old yet remarkably trueScales like armour of silver and blueDwellers of the “Twilight Zone” of oceanA hollow cord […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
निःशब्द प्रतिध्वनि न मुझे कोई आभास है, अब कोई सरोकार भी नहीं,ये शब्द तुम तक पहुँचें या खो जाएँ हवाओं में कहीं;सत्य एक शिलाखंड है – एकाकी, खुरदरा और निर्भ्रांत,जिस दिन तुम्हें खोया, मेरी दुनिया पर छा गई थी रात। लोग मुझे अक्सर कहते हैं, कि पाषाण सा अडिग हूँ मैंकिसे ज्ञात है, अपनी ही पीड़ा की […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A Voiceless Echo I have no inkling, nor much is left for me to careIf these words find your eyes or dissolve in the airThe stark truth is a monolith – sole, jagged and vastThe day that I lost you, the world’s shadow was cast. Now they call me strong, that I stand like a stoneFew know I […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 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, 2020February 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked