Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part X Prakriti and Gunas Continued from Part IX Apart from being the oldest surviving civilization and religion with a rich treasure of knowledge and wisdom in the world, Hinduism offers many unique features and attributes unknown to people of other faiths such as the concepts of Ashramas, Karma, Dharma and Yoga. While the concepts of Ashramas, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part IX Hindutva: A Mistaken & Misused Concept Continued from Part VIII Modern India is a pluralist society where apart from the native Hindus, a significant numbers of people from all creed and communities are also part of the same society largely peacefully living and contributing towards the overall development, growth and building of the nation. This […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part VIII The Core Components of Yogic Life Continued from Part VII In the preceding part, a brief reference was made to eight limbs or components of Yoga in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra that constitutes the structural framework for the yogic practices. Of this, Yama and Niyama being first two that represent the moral discipline in the form […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism & Hindustan: Part VI The Sanatana Dharma Continued from Part V The author had earlier mentioned that the culture of open debate and dissent as also the freedom of choice and expression since the ancient times led Hinduism to develop into a complex and composite religion instead of taking the shape of a syncretic or codified religion like those […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism & Hindustan: Part V Unique Features of Hinduism Continued from Part IV In one of the earlier parts of the current series, the author had made an important submission that the Hinduism is not merely based on one codified holy book as the instructions of God, instead it is a synthesis of different scriptures and texts of which Vedas […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism & Hindustan: Part IV Varnashram and Purushartha Continued from Part III Few people know that the Hinduism is not based merely on one holy book supposed to be instructions of God conveyed through special messenger(s) to his subjects as is the case with the major religions in the world today. Instead, it is a synthesis of numerous Hindu scriptures […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part III The Varna System and Vegetarianism Continued from Part II The author had made a reference in the previous essay to the common criticism of the Hinduism being the practices of idol worship, caste system and promoting vegetarianism by protecting cattle (mainly cow). A deep analysis and insight into the practice of the idol worship has […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism & Hindustan – Part II Image and Idol Worship Continued from Part I The most common criticism from the critics of Hinduism are idol worship, caste system and promoting vegetarianism through safeguarding cattle (mainly cow).These critics are Westerners and many educated and forward looking Indians under the influence of the former culture but the most hostile and vehement opposition comes […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part I Introductory India has such a diverse culture with a sizeable population of almost all major and minor religions of the world including Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis, Sikhs, Jains, and so on so forth. The country has approximately 80% Hindu population and terms like Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan are commonly used worldwide in recognition of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article How Farmer is Farmers’ Current Agitation Of late a remarkable trend is emerging in India to hold the national capital or parts there of ransom or captive even for the silliest reasons in the name of genuine demands, or shall we say at times wilfully engineered agitation. In a democracy, a peaceful opposition or agitation is a valid and legal means […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
हिन्दू, हिंदू-धर्म, और हिन्दुस्तान: भाग LXXVII सनातन धर्म: अस्तित्व-संरक्षण के अद्भुत तत्व पुरानी और नई दुनिया के कई अन्य संस्कृतियों और धर्मों के विपरीत, हिंदू धर्म (प्राचीन नाम सनातन धर्म) की उत्पत्ति किसी हठधर्मिता (dogma), घटना, पैगंबर या पैगंबरों के समूह से नहीं जुड़ी थी। यह दक्षिण एशिया के एक बड़े भौगोलिक क्षेत्र में समय के साथ जीवन जीने के एक […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
US-Israel Vs. Iran (West Asia) War: Part I The present conflict involving the United States-Israel on one side and Iran on the other is, undoubtedly, a systemic threat to world peace primarily through its potential for an uncontrollable regional conflict and destruction, besides the collapse of global energy security and supply chain. This war started with the joint launch of the “Operation Epic […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 12, 2026April 12, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
प्रछन्न खजाना वह अब हमारे बीच नहीं रही। लगभग बीस वर्ष हो चुके हैं जब वह लगभग छियानवे वर्ष की परिपक्व आयु में अपने स्वर्गीय धाम को चली गईं। मेरी अपनी बढ़ती उम्र तथा पर्याप्त सांसारिक ज्ञान और अनुभव के बावजूद, मुझे आज तक उनके जैसी प्रकृति, बुद्धिमत्ता, स्वभाव और मानसिक दृढ़ता वाली कोई महिला नहीं मिली। […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
दादी माँ की घर वापसी दिसंबर के अंत की गुनगुनी और सुहावनी धूप बूढ़ी कैथरीन की थकी हुई आँखों में न तो कोई आनंद ला सकी और न ही कोई आशा। इस वृद्धाश्रम के अहाते में, नीम के पेड़ के नीचे एक बेंच पर बैठी वह सुदूर अतीत की यादों में खोई हुई थी, जब डेविड जीवित थे और उन्हें […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Moon Inspires As I gaze at the moonThe one high in the skyThe other at the azure clay. If one is capable to quietThe dusty storms and calms the seaThe musing of other soothesMy temper, brings harmony and peace. If one steers the traveller The jagged path through the darkThe other inspires my weary soulAlso rekindles a […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
हिन्दू, हिंदू-धर्म, और हिन्दुस्तान: भाग LXXVII सनातन धर्म: अस्तित्व-संरक्षण के अद्भुत तत्व पुरानी और नई दुनिया के कई अन्य संस्कृतियों और धर्मों के विपरीत, हिंदू धर्म (प्राचीन नाम सनातन धर्म) की उत्पत्ति किसी हठधर्मिता (dogma), घटना, पैगंबर या पैगंबरों के समूह से नहीं जुड़ी थी। यह दक्षिण एशिया के एक बड़े भौगोलिक क्षेत्र में समय के साथ जीवन जीने के एक […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
US-Israel Vs. Iran (West Asia) War: Part I The present conflict involving the United States-Israel on one side and Iran on the other is, undoubtedly, a systemic threat to world peace primarily through its potential for an uncontrollable regional conflict and destruction, besides the collapse of global energy security and supply chain. This war started with the joint launch of the “Operation Epic […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 12, 2026April 12, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
प्रछन्न खजाना वह अब हमारे बीच नहीं रही। लगभग बीस वर्ष हो चुके हैं जब वह लगभग छियानवे वर्ष की परिपक्व आयु में अपने स्वर्गीय धाम को चली गईं। मेरी अपनी बढ़ती उम्र तथा पर्याप्त सांसारिक ज्ञान और अनुभव के बावजूद, मुझे आज तक उनके जैसी प्रकृति, बुद्धिमत्ता, स्वभाव और मानसिक दृढ़ता वाली कोई महिला नहीं मिली। […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 11, 2026April 11, 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