Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXXII Tolerance and Hinduism Continued from Part XXXI It’s often held that Hinduism, more than a religion, is a cultural way of life which embodies plurality in terms of accepting different divine paths to achieve envisioned goal of life. Unlike Abrahamic religions, it does not say that the believer will go to heaven and non-believer shall […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXX Dhyana: The Meditation Continued from Part XXIX In one of the earlier parts, various components or limbs of the yogic life as described in ancient texts of the Hinduism were briefly narrated. Of the eight components as summarized in his Yoga Sutra, Sage Patanjali recommended that Yama and Niyama were necessary to inculcate moral discipline […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXIX Moksha — The Liberation Continued from Part XXVIII In one of the earlier parts, Purushartha comprising of four objects or goals viz Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha was briefly explained as an essential concept of the Hindu way of life since Vedic age. These objects literally define the “purpose of human being” or the “holistic […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXVIII Dharma: Religion and Righteousness Continued from Part XXVII Literal meaning of Dharma is ordinarily taken as religion by the common people but it carries much more than simple meaning of religion. In fact, there is no corresponding English or Latin term truly explaining or encompassing the complete sense and essence of Dharma. It comprehensively signifies […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXVII The Advaita Vedanta – Part ‘B’ Continued from Part XXVI In the previous part, the core concepts and elements of the Advaita Vedanta were dealt with and the author proposes to address the remaining important aspects of this sub-tradion in the current part. Needless to mention that the philosophy of Advaita as propounded by Adi […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXVI The Advaita Vedanta – Part ‘A’ Continued from Part XXV In earlier parts, almost all essential aspects of Hinduism have been introduced or briefly discussed. Evidently, unlike other major religions in the world, the Hinduism is not a dogmatic, doctrinal or cult-based religion based on a set of dictat contained in a holy book or […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXV Gods and Goddesses – II Brahman Continued from Part XXIV The theology of the attributes and nature of the God has been a subject of human curiosity and debate in all civilizations since the earliest days. In almost all cultures and religions, in a monotheistic sense, the God is visualized as the supreme power, creator […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXIV Gods and Goddesses – I Continued from Part XXIII The Hinduism is broadly considered as a polytheistic religion due to multiplicity of deities by the dominant and majoritarian Western outlook world-wide. Such an interpretation is based on the fact that the Sanatana Dharma permits worship of multiple God and Goddess forms with different looks, attributes […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020November 19, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXIII Scriptures and Texts – Part ‘F’ Agama Shastras Continued from Part XXII In Hinduism, Agamas are another class of scriptures exclusively dealing with the rituals and rites of devotion and worship of gods. They are defined as the theological treatises and practical manuals for the divine worship. The Agamas are inclusive of the Mantras, Yantras […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XXII Scriptures and Texts – Part ‘E’ Puranas Continued from Part XXI The literal meaning of the term Purana is “ancient” or “old.” They are a genre of encyclopedic texts of the ancient Indian literature covering a wide range of subjects including the theology, philosophy and genealogy of gods, goddesses, demigods, heroes, sages and kings of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Accursed Editor’s Pick A person stands tall, faceless and accursedAn accused and lost, unbound & unchainedWith the saga whispered, and truths untoldWill the shadows ever unclog or fate unfold! Innocent or guilty, the apex court to decideWhile one awaits on the crossroads of fateHis life remains suspended in endless greyWith truths and lies tangled, a solemn […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 29, 2025January 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Winter Blues: Cope with Polluted Atmosphere Morning walk and outdoor exercises are strongly recommended by both the health experts as well as many elders/wise men owing to an age-old tradition, belief and actual accrued benefits. It is widely recognized that a person doesn’t need any special efforts or preparation for this in lieu of the accrued benefits for boosting physical and […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 28, 2025December 31, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
गुब्बारे कभी-कभार एक छोटी सीनोकझोंक अथवा वाक्कलहजीवन भर के अर्जित स्नेहऔर बेशकीमती दोस्ती-यारानाको भी चोटिल कर जाती है… यदि आप सच में प्यार करते होतो ऐसे में बिना देरी के सक्रिय होकरविश्वास वापस लाने की खुद पहल करें…दोस्त गुब्बारों जैसे ही होते हैंयदि आप कसकर नहीं पकड़तेतो वे कभी भी टूट सकते हैहमेशा के लिए छूट […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
बुजुर्ग आदमी, तीन बेटे और 17 ऊंट एक दिन, मुझे एक प्रेरणादायक कहानी पढ़ने को मिली, जिसमें एक बुजुर्ग आदमी, तीन बेटे और परिवार की एकमात्र संपत्ति के रूप में 17 ऊंट थे। अपनी वृद्धावस्था की लम्बी बीमारी के बाद पिता की मृत्यु हो गई, और मृत्यु से पूर्व उन्होंने एक सीलबंद लिफाफे में अपनी वसीयत छोड़ दी। उनकी मृत्यु के बाद, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
वृद्धावस्था अमेरिकन मार्क ट्वेन के अनुसार जब दोस्त आपको युवा दिखने जैसे जुमलों के साथ बधाई देने लगेंतो यह निश्चित सूचक और मानदंड हैकि अब आप बूढ़े हो चले हैं…! महिलाएं कृत्रिम साधनों का उपयोग कर युवा दिखने की कोशिश अकसर करती दिख जाती हैंतो पुरुष भी प्राय: ऐसा कहते हैंउम्र तो केवल एक मन:स्थिति हैबात का औचित्य रखने […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Accursed Editor’s Pick A person stands tall, faceless and accursedAn accused and lost, unbound & unchainedWith the saga whispered, and truths untoldWill the shadows ever unclog or fate unfold! Innocent or guilty, the apex court to decideWhile one awaits on the crossroads of fateHis life remains suspended in endless greyWith truths and lies tangled, a solemn […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 29, 2025January 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Winter Blues: Cope with Polluted Atmosphere Morning walk and outdoor exercises are strongly recommended by both the health experts as well as many elders/wise men owing to an age-old tradition, belief and actual accrued benefits. It is widely recognized that a person doesn’t need any special efforts or preparation for this in lieu of the accrued benefits for boosting physical and […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 28, 2025December 31, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
गुब्बारे कभी-कभार एक छोटी सीनोकझोंक अथवा वाक्कलहजीवन भर के अर्जित स्नेहऔर बेशकीमती दोस्ती-यारानाको भी चोटिल कर जाती है… यदि आप सच में प्यार करते होतो ऐसे में बिना देरी के सक्रिय होकरविश्वास वापस लाने की खुद पहल करें…दोस्त गुब्बारों जैसे ही होते हैंयदि आप कसकर नहीं पकड़तेतो वे कभी भी टूट सकते हैहमेशा के लिए छूट […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 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