Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXVI Seven Pillars of The Sanatana Dharma The Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is neither a dogmatic religion based on a religious treaty or any stated divine book with embargo on further rational and logical discussion or reform nor it is based on the tenets of any ancient king, warlord or ordinary mortal portrayed as the prophet or […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 20, 2021October 5, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Blog Sage Ashtavakra and Ashtavakra Gita Sage Ashtavakra appears to have lived in the Vedic age or immediately in the post-Vedic age as his story is mentioned in Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas as well. He also finds a mention in the Chandogya Upanishad as rishi running a Vedic school (Ashrama) for teaching the knowledge of Vedas. The name Ashtavakra literally implies […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 13, 2021November 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Blog Afghan Nemesis is Not A Surprise Development I have come across umpteen posts of proclaimed writers, thinkers and strategists on Afghanistan take over by Taliban. Kabul fell to Taliban apparently without any resistance or firing of a bullet. While most people are clueless about the whereabouts of Afghan President, cabinet ministers and other influential people; nearly, everyone has concluded the development as […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 13, 2021November 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Afghan Nemesis: United States a Winner or Loser! Ever since Taliban took over the country on 15 August 2021 from the US backed Afghan leadership which was not willing to stand with people during crisis and fled from Afghanistan as also the military which lacked motivation to fight with fellow Talibanis despite being well equipped with superior training, arms and ammunition, very disturbing […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 12, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Taliban Poses Serious Threat to International Security Ever since the United States made their intention clear about withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan by certain date after handing over command and control to Afghanis, the politicians, strategists and even common men have been watching developments in the country with concern across the world. While conflicting versions were coming from the war-torn country […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 12, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article The World of Fables and Legends – 14 The Loss of Inca Empire of Andes In the previous episodes, the major ancient civilizations of the world were dealt with briefly summarizing their history, socio-political and economic conditions, pantheon and mythology, including selected few popular legendary tales. Almost all of them have a long history comprising of different dynasties and empires including prolonged wars […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 12, 2021October 5, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Religious Conversion: A Major Threat to India’s Survival – Part III Age of Communal Riots and Massacres We can see from the previous episode that every Islamic invader, irrespective of their origin of Arab, Turkish, Mongol or Turco-Mongol descent, indulged in a large scale violence, loot, killings, conversion, enslavement of women and children, and direct attack on the Indian Sanatana culture and religion of the sub-continent […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 12, 2021January 10, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Media Bias & Credibility Issues in New World Order The press and electronic media are often addressed together as the Fourth Estate in the democratic countries because of its explicit and implicit potential and capacity to put forth issues before masses in a forceful manner as also its ability to frame strong public opinion about the subject particularly in the social and political matters. […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 12, 2021September 25, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem One Snap Shot Editor’s Delight One blank slot in this albumStill smiles at me in solitude.Reminding that lifetime momentAnd innocent yet inane response. May I have the liberty of takingJust one snap shot of yours…?Well, what will you doWith my single snap shot…? It was not the end of lifeThat then took a zigzag path You remained the […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 1, 2021October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Religious Conversion: A Major Threat to India’s Survival – Part II Islamic Invasion and Rule Continued from Part I While different civilizations evolved in various parts of the world with the human beings coming together for the community living, this led to constant civilizational conflicts too for supremacy of territorial, cultural and religious reasons, or even for the sheer personal greed of the kings, community leaders […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 18, 2021January 10, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Love is What! Editor’s Choice It’s not difficult to find people aroundForever craving for attention of othersSeeking love and respect all the timeThat they seldom return to the others. So love is what! Love is not, just receiving from othersIt’s also love if you learn to give othersLove is not expecting others to standIt’s also love if you […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Persecution of Minorities in Bangladesh After overthrowing the democratically elected Sheikh Hasina Government of the Awami League on 5 August 2024 by forcing her to resign and take shelter in the neighbouring India, the Bangladesh is once again undergone a critical phase of turmoil and anarchy caused by the radical Islamists and students ideologically close to the Bangladesh National Party […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 27, 2024October 27, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Black Rose Fascinating roses of fragrance and huesRed, yellow, orange, green, and whiteScarlet, crimson, vermilion, and purplePeach, lavender, ivory, salmon, and blueAre found everywhere; attract and distractAs viewers’ envy and connoisseur’s muse. But, the Halfeti in south-eastern Turkey isOnly site where black roses naturally growNick-named “Karagul” in Turkish languageHave sweet aroma and color dark red-wineThat turns to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 21, 2024October 22, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Sharad Purnima What a pious and cool delight:Sharad Purnima (full moon) in Ashwin –Adorable wholeness and perfection. Note: Moon of the Sharad Purnima in Ashwin month of Hindu calendar (coterminous with Gregorian September-October) is said to represent sixteen kalas (phases, attributes) with an extraordinary grace and shine: It’s, also, a Hindu harvest festival of varying names in […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 16, 2024October 22, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
चिरस्थायी मैत्री Editor’s Choice अब जिन्दगी ढलान पर हैन जाने, इस जीवन की शाम कब हो जाय, कुछ पता नहींएक दिन जाना तो सभी को हैपर कौन कब चल दे, क्या जानेकल का ठिकाना क्या, पता नहींतो चलो क्यों न एक बारसंवाद कायम कर लें फिर सेहम मित्र बन जाएं पहले जैसे… पहले जैसी ही परवाह करेंएक-दूसरे की, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Love is What! Editor’s Choice It’s not difficult to find people aroundForever craving for attention of othersSeeking love and respect all the timeThat they seldom return to the others. So love is what! Love is not, just receiving from othersIt’s also love if you learn to give othersLove is not expecting others to standIt’s also love if you […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Persecution of Minorities in Bangladesh After overthrowing the democratically elected Sheikh Hasina Government of the Awami League on 5 August 2024 by forcing her to resign and take shelter in the neighbouring India, the Bangladesh is once again undergone a critical phase of turmoil and anarchy caused by the radical Islamists and students ideologically close to the Bangladesh National Party […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 27, 2024October 27, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Black Rose Fascinating roses of fragrance and huesRed, yellow, orange, green, and whiteScarlet, crimson, vermilion, and purplePeach, lavender, ivory, salmon, and blueAre found everywhere; attract and distractAs viewers’ envy and connoisseur’s muse. But, the Halfeti in south-eastern Turkey isOnly site where black roses naturally growNick-named “Karagul” in Turkish languageHave sweet aroma and color dark red-wineThat turns to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 21, 2024October 22, 2024 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, 2020March 13, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked