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
Article Pakistan: Anatomy of Terror – Part II Continued from Part – I In this world today, the terrorism is, without a doubt, the biggest threat to the peaceful living and progress of the humanity and international community. There is a saying you cannot choose your neighbor and neighborhood. The secular and democratic India shares this destiny with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 2, 2021October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Kashmir Conundrum: Myths & Realities Facts of partition of India in August, 1947 have been discussed and debated umpteen times and a lot of fairly accurate and credible information is easily available in public domain. At the time of Independence in 1947, India broadly comprised of two sets of territories i.e. the territories under the direct control of the British […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 2, 2021October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXXVIII Mantra, Yantra and Tantra: Part ‘B’ Continued from Part XXXVII In the earlier part, the intricacies of the structure and function, interlink and relationship, and qualities and significance of Mantra, Yantra and Tantra were dealt with in considerable details. Apart from their general influence and impact on human health and well-being, nature and environment, spiritual […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 2, 2021October 20, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXXI Death and Afterlife in Hinduism Continued from Part XXX An enigmatic and metaphysical puzzle if there is any life after death has continued to baffle philosophers, scientists and common people for centuries. Most of us get scared of the very thought of death during the life particularly after experiencing how the death brings a radical […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 2, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part VII Yama & Niyama: Moral Restraints and Observances Continued from Part VI In the earlier part, while narrating the basic ingrained philosophies of the Sanatana Dharma, the author had referred to certain universal moral Principles in the form of Yama i.e. moral discipline or restraints and Niyama i.e. moral observance or practices by the followers. Patanjali, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 2, 2021September 28, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LVIII Mauna – The Power of Silence Continued from Part LVII In a literal sense, the silence is the absence of ambient audible sound free from any noise, a state of complete cessation of sound or the sound produced, if any, is of so low pitch and intensity that it fails to draw any attention. However, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Sabarmati Ashram: A Legacy of Mahatma Recently I had visited to Ahmedabad after a long gap of almost twenty years and well before this visit, I had resolved to pay my homage to Sabarmati Ashram too during my next visit to Mahatma Gandhi’s Gujarat. So there was no way that I would return empty handed without visiting to Mahatma’s favourite place […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Sino-Indian Relations – 4 The War Cry of The Bullish Nation Almost two-and-half months of the standoff at Doklam with a frequent war cry and only about 10 days remaining for the scheduled BRICS Summit (3-5 September, 2017) at Xiamen in China, the two countries mutually reached an agreement to de-escalate and withdraw their troops from the standoff site […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article The Statue of Liberty A Grateful Nation’s Tribute to Sardar Patel The Statue of Unity inaugurated by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31st October 2018 is an apt and comme il faut tribute to the Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel aka Sardar Patel, very appropriately also remembered as the ‘Iron Man Of India’ or the ‘Bismarck of India’. Ironically, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
कुछ रिश्ते.. सुख-चैन की परवाह किये बिनाएक लम्बा जीवन खपा दिया मैनेंकुछ रिश्तों को निबाहते रहने मेंबनाए रखकर, सजाने-संवारने में. कभी-कभी तो मुझे ऐसा भी लगा हैमानों एक लम्बी और काली सुरंग हैबिना रुके अनवरत दौड़ता रहा हूँ मैंजीवन की इस अंधी व निर्मम दौड़ में. किंतु आज जब मुड़कर देखता हूँतो मात्र एक अहसास भर होता […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 29, 2024October 29, 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
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
कुछ रिश्ते.. सुख-चैन की परवाह किये बिनाएक लम्बा जीवन खपा दिया मैनेंकुछ रिश्तों को निबाहते रहने मेंबनाए रखकर, सजाने-संवारने में. कभी-कभी तो मुझे ऐसा भी लगा हैमानों एक लम्बी और काली सुरंग हैबिना रुके अनवरत दौड़ता रहा हूँ मैंजीवन की इस अंधी व निर्मम दौड़ में. किंतु आज जब मुड़कर देखता हूँतो मात्र एक अहसास भर होता […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 29, 2024October 29, 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
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