Poem Prehensile Hippocampus – Sea HorseA small marine fishWith its upright postureHead and neckLooks like a horse;But its characteristicPrehensile tailOften reminds meOf a beloved friendin our Biology class…Only she could satisfyOur teacher’s pose! Image source: Internet 33,918 total views, 18 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 2, 2021March 24, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Paradoxical Truth Realized paradoxical truthOf human relationshipsSo early in lifeThatthe friendship mayGently grow into loveBut there is no chanceThat the reverse would materialize. So, without nurturing greedOr even any ego or jealousyHe suppressed desire and desperationTo quietly resolved to resignAnd fade away in oblivionPraying happiness, prosperity and peaceTo her and dear ones. Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 2, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Misfortune Precious things in lifeThat I aspired and soughtGod was so graciousAnd kind enough to grant… My misfortune and faultThat I couldn’t hold itThe friendship and loveBoth for eternity I lost. 33,747 total views, 24 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 2, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Mirage Like some creaturesOn this magnificent planetOut of the sheer instinctand fascinationChase the dancing shadowsOn illuminated objects or wall… On the same analogyAll along during lifeUnder some sort ofA magic spell with allIngenuity, love and careHe kept chasing a shadow… It was much laterIn the approaching twilightThat he realizedAll these years in lifeHe was in a […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 1, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Shadows Some wise man saidThe time flies over usBut leaves behindA shadow of its own… In twilight I now realizeNo use in running afterThe shadow(s) in lifeThat time has left behind Instead realize your ownWhich is always with youAs your intellect and soulTo guide and advise you… But you constantly failTo listen or recognizeUnder false pretensionAnd […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 31, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Amarkantak: The Immortal Obstruction Madhya Pradesh, located in the Central India, is one of the larger states so well known and rich in its cultural heritage, flora and fauna. In fact, a few years back, it was the largest state in terms of the geographical area and natural resources till a large part of it was carve out to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 25, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Loving Nature A wise man said It is the nature... Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 23, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article India Launches World’s Largest Covid-19 Vaccination Programme India has launched its long-awaited vaccination programme on 16 January 2021 to protect its countrymen against the novel coronavirus that invaded and shocked the whole world throughout the bygone year of 2020. In the first two days, over three lakh people in various states were vaccinated, and barring a few cases of the alleged reactions […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 23, 2021October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Being Truthful People make excuses with their spouses,..... Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 16, 2021October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LIX Tapas – The Penance Tapas is a spiritual practice in the Indian religions, particularly in Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) – the mother of all religions originated in the ancient Bharatvarsha (India). There is no exact corresponding term in Western languages though it is loosely translated and defined as penance or austerity in English. According in dictionary […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 16, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Silent Balance Editor’s Pick At times I pause and wonder stillDo vibrations stir your mind at willA long ago, our paths had crossedTogether we walked, then were lost. You moved on like most people doLeft behind a legacy for me to followHalf-dreamt desires, unspoken pleasSo I kept following on uncertain seas. As one who strolls with sight […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 22, 2026March 22, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXXIV Sanatana Samskaras (Rituals) Among all the extinct and existing civilizations in the world, when it comes to the tapestry of Sanatana Dharma, life has never been viewed as a random sequence of biological events; instead, as a disciplined progression of soul in stages with an end goal of spiritual liberation (Moksha). Since Vedic age, the […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 21, 2026March 22, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Chital – Jungle’s Grace Golden coat with moonlit white spotsSimmer at the sunrise – soft and brightSlender limbs, expressive eyes so wideIn dappled woods they leap and glide. Lyre-shaped antlers crown the malesQuite long branching like a forest taleThey roam through teak and sal treesDance and play in pan India jungles. Predators’ shadow, silent and nearTheir life renews through […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 19, 2026March 24, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Royal Bengal Tiger Among sal and teak wood where ancient whispers clingMoves Vanraj – the Royal Bengal Tiger, the majestic kingA sovereign flame deep in forest, the big cat walks aloneAmber fire upon its coat and midnight stripes full-grown. Though tiger’s origin is not exclusively Sunderbans deltaThe mangrove forests present unique and special habitatAn avid swimmer where tangled […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 17, 2026March 24, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Making of a Man She, a wayfarer and friend, told himWith wonderment in her eyesThat he was an amazing personaA perfect man ever seen or known to her…In every sphere where mind & soul riseBe it mundane wisdom and knowledgeLiterature, sports or even fine arts –He’s professionally superb yet so humane. That he is one whom fate has crownedWith […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 16, 2026March 17, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Silent Balance Editor’s Pick At times I pause and wonder stillDo vibrations stir your mind at willA long ago, our paths had crossedTogether we walked, then were lost. You moved on like most people doLeft behind a legacy for me to followHalf-dreamt desires, unspoken pleasSo I kept following on uncertain seas. As one who strolls with sight […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 22, 2026March 22, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXXIV Sanatana Samskaras (Rituals) Among all the extinct and existing civilizations in the world, when it comes to the tapestry of Sanatana Dharma, life has never been viewed as a random sequence of biological events; instead, as a disciplined progression of soul in stages with an end goal of spiritual liberation (Moksha). Since Vedic age, the […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 21, 2026March 22, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Chital – Jungle’s Grace Golden coat with moonlit white spotsSimmer at the sunrise – soft and brightSlender limbs, expressive eyes so wideIn dappled woods they leap and glide. Lyre-shaped antlers crown the malesQuite long branching like a forest taleThey roam through teak and sal treesDance and play in pan India jungles. Predators’ shadow, silent and nearTheir life renews through […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 19, 2026March 24, 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