Poem The Light of wisdom The darkest new moon nightIs yet again on the anvilAn occasion to commemorateThe symbolic triumph ofKnowledge over ignoranceGood over evil and hope over despair. While cleaning and decoratingOur homes and surroundingsLighting candles and lampsLet us not forget on this occasionThat more than the external doingWe need to do our inner cleansing The inner cleansing of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Tamso Ma Jyotirgamaya Deepavali decorationsExternal manifestationsAmple sweets and giftsRows of lampsFlames of candlesMagnificent fireworksInvitation to Goddess LakshmiTo bring prosperity and wealth. In this glare and glitter,How many really realizeOn the auspicious dayFar more significant isThe removal of inner darknessAnd ignorance of mind…? The lights of physical worldAre not even worthA ray of inner light of selfThat brings the […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Splash It’s once again hereThe Festival of colorsThe music of celebrationEveryone having fun and frolicAt home, workplace and on roadsDrenched in splash of rainbow colors. It appears only I am lostIn body, mind and thoughtsWhere are those golden daysWhen we together had funDipped in a hue of trust and loveWith magnificent splash of colors But while […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem New Year Eve It’s a season of greetingsAnd celebrationEmails, SMSs have replacedAge old greeting cardsThough still preferred by few. Night long partiesAnd sponsored programmesSober and wildIn houses, clubs, hotels and farmsEat, drink and danceTill fatigue overcomesTheir body and soul.People make resolutionSet targets for self and othersExchange giftsWith or without intentions. In a few days thenEuphoria dies downThings are […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Incredible Congregation The complexity and coloursOf the Indian culture are so uniqueThe variety and ways the people lookThe language, cuisine and dress codeThe fairs, festivals, music and danceEvery thing is so different and changesEvery hundred to hundred-fifty miles. And you have a feel of all this in one placeOn a visit to Allahabad during the MahakumbhAn incredible […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 19, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Holi The festive occasion of HoliBrings in fun, frolic and joyRainbow colours of all huesCall everyone to unite and enjoy Vibrant colours of Holi spreadMessages of peace and happinessRenewing bonds and relationshipWith mutual love and friendship Holi also ushers in the spring seasonWith blooming flowers of all hues,It’s Nature’s way to teach harmonyRather than just to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Happy Holi Red, green, blue and yellowRainbow colours of all huesAlways remind me of you….Because just like these coloursYou are vibrant and spontaneousVulnerable yet fond of joy and fun May the festival of coloursPaint your life with the joy of festive spiritSplashes of colours and sprinkles of fun…May your life be blessed foreverWith the hues of happiness […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Festival of Light Returns O Diwali, the Festival of LightsWe welcome you here yet againAuspicious five-day celebrationIs every devout Hindu’s aspiration You offer a season of merry-makingWith the fireworks and sparklersRegalia, sweets and splendid giftsStrings of LED lights and traditional diyas Festivities offer till you are aroundMind-boggling days of celebrationMoments of pure joy and togethernessWith friends, relatives and loved […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Darkness to Light The kartik amavasya,The darkest night of yearBrings Deepawali –The festival of lights… An opportunity for dark forcesBlack magic and occult ritualsTo alcoholism and gamblingFor those who live in darkness… But the essence of the festival isTamso ma jyotir gamaya –Lead us from darkness to lightThe eternal and everlastingJnana – the knowledge and wisdomFor our internal […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Colours Editor’s choice When you were around in lifePink and blue were my favouriteThen you had far away goneColours in life did not remainWhat was still left behindIt’s all only black and white. May you live in everlasting blissI have accepted loss with graceIn this long journey without coloursHoli too has neither flair nor flavourYou look […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020April 7, 2023 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
मीमांसा Editor’s Pick जीवन के उन लंबे अनुभवों सेमैंने एक सार्वभौमिक सत्य जाना हैआप जीते हैं, आप परवाह करते हैं और कई बार दिल और आत्मा से आप किसी को प्यार करने लगते हैं। पर हमेशा याद रखने लायक बात है…आपको अपनी आत्मा पर कठोरहोने का कोई अधिकार नहीं हैअपने शरीर और मन पर ज्यादतीकरने का कोई […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Reflection During a shade long journey of lifeI have learned this immutable factAbout all that you see, all that existNothing is fixed, nothing is constant. You live, you love, you care for onesYou rejoice as well as grieve for onesBut do not forget for ever even onceBe not harsh on own body and sense. You are […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
समय और हालात समय और हालात, इंसान कोक्या से क्या बना देते हैंऔर कहाँ से कहाँ पहुँचा देते हैं! किसी का घोर पतन होता हैफिर वह इंसान से इंसानियत केनिम्नतम स्तर तक पहुँच सकता है… तो किसी को यही कारकऊर्ध्वगामी दिशा दे जाते हैं,जीवन में शिखर तक ले जाते हैं। एक स्वार्थ और प्रतिशोध वशराक्षसी प्रवृत्ति का शिकार […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 11, 2025December 11, 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
मीमांसा Editor’s Pick जीवन के उन लंबे अनुभवों सेमैंने एक सार्वभौमिक सत्य जाना हैआप जीते हैं, आप परवाह करते हैं और कई बार दिल और आत्मा से आप किसी को प्यार करने लगते हैं। पर हमेशा याद रखने लायक बात है…आपको अपनी आत्मा पर कठोरहोने का कोई अधिकार नहीं हैअपने शरीर और मन पर ज्यादतीकरने का कोई […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 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