Article Hindu, Hinduism & Hindustan: Part VI The Sanatana Dharma Continued from Part V The author had earlier mentioned that the culture of open debate and dissent as also the freedom of choice and expression since the ancient times led Hinduism to develop into a complex and composite religion instead of taking the shape of a syncretic or codified religion like those […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism & Hindustan: Part V Unique Features of Hinduism Continued from Part IV In one of the earlier parts of the current series, the author had made an important submission that the Hinduism is not merely based on one codified holy book as the instructions of God, instead it is a synthesis of different scriptures and texts of which Vedas […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism & Hindustan: Part IV Varnashram and Purushartha Continued from Part III Few people know that the Hinduism is not based merely on one holy book supposed to be instructions of God conveyed through special messenger(s) to his subjects as is the case with the major religions in the world today. Instead, it is a synthesis of numerous Hindu scriptures […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part III The Varna System and Vegetarianism Continued from Part II The author had made a reference in the previous essay to the common criticism of the Hinduism being the practices of idol worship, caste system and promoting vegetarianism by protecting cattle (mainly cow). A deep analysis and insight into the practice of the idol worship has […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism & Hindustan – Part II Image and Idol Worship Continued from Part I The most common criticism from the critics of Hinduism are idol worship, caste system and promoting vegetarianism through safeguarding cattle (mainly cow).These critics are Westerners and many educated and forward looking Indians under the influence of the former culture but the most hostile and vehement opposition comes […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part I Introductory India has such a diverse culture with a sizeable population of almost all major and minor religions of the world including Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis, Sikhs, Jains, and so on so forth. The country has approximately 80% Hindu population and terms like Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan are commonly used worldwide in recognition of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article How Farmer is Farmers’ Current Agitation Of late a remarkable trend is emerging in India to hold the national capital or parts there of ransom or captive even for the silliest reasons in the name of genuine demands, or shall we say at times wilfully engineered agitation. In a democracy, a peaceful opposition or agitation is a valid and legal means […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article The Making of An Evil Empire of 21st Century An Evil Empire in the Making There is a famous saying “as you sow, so you reap”, which is proved so true in all evolving situations including even in the making of the nations in the world. So it is not surprising, that Asia has become a flashpoint and hotbed of all kinds of tensions […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article This Brand of Secularism is Nauseating Conceptually, the secularism insinuates equal treatment of all religions in India without endorsing or giving preferential treatment to any one by the state. For many years after independence in 1947, the successive governments endorsed the aforesaid concept largely driven by the needs and compulsions of two dominant communities in the nation i.e. Hindus and Muslims, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Ram Janmbhumi Temple: To Rejoice or Fear Ordained Nemesis 5th August 2020 became a historical day when the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, laid down the first brick of Ram Temple at the ground-breaking ceremony in Ayodhya following the Temple Bhumi Pujan ceremony. It may perhaps be just the coincidence that the date is also remembered and rejoiced by many in India for […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Saving Woods The silent woods that truly represent planet lifeBut for greedy gold, there gentle creatures dieEndangered at the ruthless acts of lawless mentheThe smoke replaces blissful peace within the glen. Then there is heavy crowd, in safari rush alignedChasing thrills of the breathtaking adventure, wildIn this wake, engines roar and plastic trash remainsDisturbing pious nature’s peace […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Tenant of Bark In tropical lands, humidity hangs thick & slowUpon bark of giants, the fern prefers to growAs the aerial tenants they demand no soilStaghorn, a master of light, free from earthly toil. The double frond architectures on a single stemOne brown and round, a well-built shielding hemThat builds a bowl to catch the forest’s wasteWhile velvet […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Estranged Tides Two streams born of distinct snowsEach bound to where the horizon goesTwo meet divided shores, a fate unkindLeaving the dearest dream to fall behind. Though miles apart and poles awayThe unuttered fondness chooses to stayFor love turns out an unhealing woundTo silent corridors and empty days bound. Yet tenderly through the lifetime’s sighBeneath the very […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Perpetual Ache An unhealing woundLoving you in silent roomsThrough a lifetime’s sigh. 521 total views, 17 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poles Apart Two hearts sailing distant shoresBridged by dreams and torn by fateLoved, yet now poles apart. 399 total views, 21 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Saving Woods The silent woods that truly represent planet lifeBut for greedy gold, there gentle creatures dieEndangered at the ruthless acts of lawless mentheThe smoke replaces blissful peace within the glen. Then there is heavy crowd, in safari rush alignedChasing thrills of the breathtaking adventure, wildIn this wake, engines roar and plastic trash remainsDisturbing pious nature’s peace […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Tenant of Bark In tropical lands, humidity hangs thick & slowUpon bark of giants, the fern prefers to growAs the aerial tenants they demand no soilStaghorn, a master of light, free from earthly toil. The double frond architectures on a single stemOne brown and round, a well-built shielding hemThat builds a bowl to catch the forest’s wasteWhile velvet […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Estranged Tides Two streams born of distinct snowsEach bound to where the horizon goesTwo meet divided shores, a fate unkindLeaving the dearest dream to fall behind. Though miles apart and poles awayThe unuttered fondness chooses to stayFor love turns out an unhealing woundTo silent corridors and empty days bound. Yet tenderly through the lifetime’s sighBeneath the very […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 24, 2026June 24, 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