Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXXIII Hindu Mythology In simple terms, the study of myths can be defined as the Mythology but in common parlance, the term all encompasses the tales and narratives usually associated with the supernatural powers, gods and goddesses, prophets, and even the legendary kings, warriors and saints, etc. in the ancient literature of civilizations, associated with their […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 24, 2024December 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Srimad Bhagavad Gita: Tattvik Bhav By Dr. Udai Pratap Singh This has been universally recognized that the Sanatana Dharma, more popularly known as Hinduism, is the oldest surviving religion in the world with the third largest following world over after the Christianity and Islam. Unlike the latter two religions which are dogmatic in nature, the Hinduism is accepted more as […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 15, 2024September 15, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXXII (Revised) Lipsa – the Lust Lipsa has no verbatim equivalent in English but broadly it could be translated as lust, desire, craving, or passion, and so on; and the author proposes to frequently use the term lust for it in the current piece. In common parlance, the lust is taken as an intense desire or craving, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh July 13, 2024July 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: part LXXXI Dukha (Suffering) The ancient scriptures and sages in the Sanatana Dharma had well analyzed and explained almost all positive and negative attributes that impact human body and mind and, in turn, produce long lasting causative effect on their physical and mental state. The Dukha (or suffering) is one such negative attribute or quality that causes […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 7, 2023October 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXX Santosha (Contentment) In this materialistic world, everyone talks about the happiness as the penultimate goal of life and people chase power, money, possessions, partner, love, travel, and what not, to achieve this goal. They perceive and seek happiness in incessantly indulging and experiencing in activities for pleasurable experiences through their sense organs. This quest of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 4, 2023July 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXIX Kritajana (Gratitude) Kritajna is a Sanskrit word signifying the broader need of human beings to cultivate awareness of consciousness among the human beings so that in their conscience they could easily differentiate what is right or wrong and be grateful for all the right things bestowed on on them or their life as an act […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 16, 2023April 16, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXVIII Cosmology, Primal Man and God Recently, the Maulana and chief of a Muslim body stoked a bitter controversy at a plenary session of a religious meet when he purportedly created an analogy in saying that Om, a sacred symbol in Hinduism, and Allah are the same. On face it appears to be a sincere attempt […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 26, 2023August 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXVII Sanatana Dharma: Marvels of Its Survival Kit Unlike many other cultures and religions in parts of the Old and New Worlds, the origin of Hinduism (ancient name Sanatana Dharma) was not linked to any dogma, event, prophet or group of prophets. It continuously evolved as a way of life with time over a large geographical […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 16, 2023August 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXVI Pilgrimage-II In the previous part, the objectives and importance of pilgrimage in Hinduism was explained briefly enumerating popular Pilgrimage Events/Sites in India. These included Kumbha melas, Char Dham yatras, Kanwar pilgrimage, holy cities, major temple cities, Shakti Pithas, Jyotirlingams, and so on. Many of these sites are remembered for the incarnation of divinities, motivational events, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 12, 2022August 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXV Pilgrimage-I Nearly all communities and religions in the world attach significance to places which have some connection with any worldly or supernatural act(s) or event(s) of the divine (God) or His messenger(s); the birth, enlightenment or death of founder and saints; sites of the spiritual calling or awakening; supposedly a dwelling or living place of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 31, 2022November 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Sleeping Angel Editor’s Choice Wrapped in warm velvet magenta hue,My pretty little cutie-pie, a soul anew.Eyes closed, pinkish lips, a gentle sigh,Innocent face in slumber reigns high. Fingers curled, in a peaceful grasp,A whispered prayer, a loving clasp.Now, his world outside fades to hush,Winter’s magic wraps him in a blush. His curly hairs give, a serene delight,A […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 10, 2026January 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Real, Aren’t you! You are real, aren’t you!Yet you seem like a dreamWhy do you act like stranger…?I know well there you areSince even mundane breathingGives me a feeling of your existence. You are well within rightBut I cannot until now forgetThat angelic aura and fragranceThose little moments and emotionsRemembering, I lose myself every timeTime and again wish […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Echo Don’t we knowWhere you are where am IIt has been an aeon sinceIn this lonely evening’s sharingWhat I say is just an echoOf an anxious heart and a bemused mindIt’s been too tiring & burdensomeCarrying the baggage so longOf our doings and undoings… To look dispassionatelyTidings of the blazing crimson skyHalf is with you; half […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
मौन की गूंज Editor’s Pick एक चिरंतन मौन की गूंज सुनी है कभी?साँसें रुक जाती हैं, जीवन ठहर जाता हैएक शाश्वत, निर्विशेष प्रेम की महागाथानहीं, खुशी तो नहीं, गौरवपूर्ण अवश्य है। हाँ, जीवनवृत्त कोई असाधारण नहीं थाऐसा कुछ अद्भुत या अनूठा भी नहीं थापर कोई आम दुनियावी भी नहीं रहा थाजो भी था देखें तो प्रचुर था बहुमूल्य […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Whisper of Silence Editor’s Pick Ever listened to a whisper of silence?With the breath paused, life standstillEpic narrative of a legendary romanceNo, it’s not gleeful, still it’s graceful. Life didn’t stay extraordinaryLife wasn’t any unique marvel evenBut it didn’t occur run-of-the-mill eitherWhatever came in balance was bountiful. It was within latitude during lifeBe it the dawn, midnoon or […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 4, 2026January 6, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Sleeping Angel Editor’s Choice Wrapped in warm velvet magenta hue,My pretty little cutie-pie, a soul anew.Eyes closed, pinkish lips, a gentle sigh,Innocent face in slumber reigns high. Fingers curled, in a peaceful grasp,A whispered prayer, a loving clasp.Now, his world outside fades to hush,Winter’s magic wraps him in a blush. His curly hairs give, a serene delight,A […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 10, 2026January 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Real, Aren’t you! You are real, aren’t you!Yet you seem like a dreamWhy do you act like stranger…?I know well there you areSince even mundane breathingGives me a feeling of your existence. You are well within rightBut I cannot until now forgetThat angelic aura and fragranceThose little moments and emotionsRemembering, I lose myself every timeTime and again wish […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Echo Don’t we knowWhere you are where am IIt has been an aeon sinceIn this lonely evening’s sharingWhat I say is just an echoOf an anxious heart and a bemused mindIt’s been too tiring & burdensomeCarrying the baggage so longOf our doings and undoings… To look dispassionatelyTidings of the blazing crimson skyHalf is with you; half […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 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
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