Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LII Prayashchitta [Atonement] Continued from Part LI Prayashchitta is essentially a Sanskrit word with no exact meaning but terms like atonement, penance or expiation in English are quite close to it, which imply rigor or punishment inflicted upon oneself as an outward expression of repentance for the sin or wrong committed. In Hinduism, it is considered […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LI 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 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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
Eve of New Year Here’s yet another eve of a New YearPrecursor to dawn of a new beginningEnthusiasts ready to join celebrationsWith the renewed passion and vigourFresh commitments and resolutions. For the sake of acquittances and kin Perforce I would join gala like othersYet with a heavy heart I wonderWhy on this cheery eve of 2025…? There is no […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2024January 1, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acceptance At the dawn of his life spanHe subscribed to “holding on” toA relation with the desirable soulWhom he truly loved and adoredReckoning it as vital need of hourFor a contented and blissful living… As this was not to happen everHe remained very upset and sadYearning for love, absence & losslFor so long during a spell […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2024December 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Snippersnapper He is mean and insignificantYet pretentious as so cardinaland germane –A snippersnapper in true sense. 615 total views, 6 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Jeevan-Mukt As long as I have a wantI have a reason for livingFor satisfaction is death:Quote credited to GB Shaw. The day a man feels contentedHis body and soul are in peaceThe purpose of the life is metUndoubtedly, he is jeevan-mukt. Note: George Bernard Shaw is a big name as an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 15, 2024December 15, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Canopy Editor’s Choice It’s an early wintry morningMighty Sun yet to shower grace…As I go for a walk in solitudeOn so well-lit an earthen pathwayUnder the canopy of lush green treesMy mind engaged in morning musings. If one looks at the naturePerhaps nothing is perfectYet everything appears so perfectMany trees straight, some twistedA few even bent […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 14, 2024December 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eve of New Year Here’s yet another eve of a New YearPrecursor to dawn of a new beginningEnthusiasts ready to join celebrationsWith the renewed passion and vigourFresh commitments and resolutions. For the sake of acquittances and kin Perforce I would join gala like othersYet with a heavy heart I wonderWhy on this cheery eve of 2025…? There is no […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2024January 1, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acceptance At the dawn of his life spanHe subscribed to “holding on” toA relation with the desirable soulWhom he truly loved and adoredReckoning it as vital need of hourFor a contented and blissful living… As this was not to happen everHe remained very upset and sadYearning for love, absence & losslFor so long during a spell […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2024December 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Snippersnapper He is mean and insignificantYet pretentious as so cardinaland germane –A snippersnapper in true sense. 615 total views, 6 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
दशानन दहन प्रतिवर्ष दशानन दहन किया, मन के रावण का नाश नहीं,अगनित सीता अपहृत होती, निज मर्यादा का भास नहीं।हम एक जलाते दशकंधर, शत दशकंधर पैदा होते,करते जो दहन मन का रावण, हर गली में रावण न होते। इस शक्ति पर्व का हेतु है क्या, है ब्यर्थ दिखावे की शक्ती,निर्बल को संबल दे न सके, अन्याय से […] Written by Gajendra Pal Singh October 5, 2022November 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Happiness Happiness is a bowl of gold;Which people using a smile hold!!It creates fun in life’s every fold;As a smile is a person’s beautiful resource.We people are ocean drops…Who should enjoy this world with jumps and hops!!But often fail to realize the importance of a smile….That it does have the power to take us ahead many […] Written by Ananya Kapoor April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
ज्यों-ज्यों बूड़ो श्याम रंग बसन्त विहार कालोनी की परंपरानुसार... Written by Gita Singh February 22, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Soul on Fire A relationship lifelongThat he admired so dearAnd cherished in his heartYet unable to fathom it everAnd call it with certain onenessIf it was a friendship or love…Also when the saga endedLeaving abstract in essenceWas it the love or friendship? What he knows for sureHe always valued this bondEven more than his lifeNurtured every possessionWhether material […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked