Poem Sanatana Dharma Hindu,HindutvaAnd HinduismRepresent the legacyOf an ancient and extantCulture & civilization –The Sanatana Dharma,Or an eternal way of lifeAs encoded in scripturesVedas and Upanishads… Hindu and HindutvaAre not a threatFor any community or sectAs so often publicizedPurportedly by someBelonging to certainCommunities and sectsOwing to vested interestsIn the name of certain God. Appeared much laterOn this livable […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 16, 2022April 16, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXIX Mahavakyas – Great sayings It is of common knowledge that several civilizations had more or less independently evolved and prospered in various parts of the world thousands of years ago predominantly as Agrarian societies for a long time. While most such civilizations sought the material prosperity and bliss but, in all likelihood, the Indian civilization […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 23, 2022November 19, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXVIII Sacred Mountains of India Continued from Part LXVII In the earlier parts, we have seen how the Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) laid emphasis on acceptance, empathy and peaceful co-existence of all creations of the nature and Universal God since the Vedic age as against the conventional wisdom and belief system of some of the later Abrahamic […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 12, 2021November 19, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXVII It’s Polytheism or Monotheism Continued from Part LXVI Currently, the Hinduism is third major religion in the world in terms of the number of followers after the Christianity and Islam, which are the most dominant and widespread in the same order globally. The two Abrahamic religions viz. Christianity was evolved in the 1st century and […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 24, 2021November 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XVIII Scriptures and Texts – Part ‘A’ Continued from Part XVII In the previous parts, at many places citations from the holy scriptures and texts have been made to illustrate jewels of Hinduism. No other human society and religion boasts of an incredibly rich collection of scriptures. Among these are the holiest and most revered four […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 27, 2021October 5, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XVII Philosophy of Karma-yoga Continued from Part XVI The epic war of Mahabharata was about to begin when Prince Arjuna requested Lord Krishna, his charioteer, to take the chariot in the midst of the warriors of both sides. Seeing his venerated elders like Bhisma, Drona and beloved kith & kin, he is overwhelmed and infatuated with […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXVI Seven Pillars of The Sanatana Dharma The Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is neither a dogmatic religion based on a religious treaty or any stated divine book with embargo on further rational and logical discussion or reform nor it is based on the tenets of any ancient king, warlord or ordinary mortal portrayed as the prophet or […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 20, 2021October 5, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXV Transmigration of Soul Continued from Part LXIV When it comes to the metaphysical science and spiritualty, the most enigmatic question that constantly haunts the human mind is as to what really happens after the death of the person. This and many allied questions have equally baffled philosophers, scientists and common people for ages. Most of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh July 25, 2021October 5, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXIV Sacred Rivers in India Continued from Part LXIII In common parlance, nearly all religions in the world talk about the superiority of human beings and some sort of their stewardship over God’s all creation, including protection and maintenance of all animal and plant life, which is material and valuable in any way. However, an overwhelming […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh July 25, 2021October 5, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXIII Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah (Let All Be Happy) Continued from Part LXII The happiness and peace for all people is perhaps the noblest concept in this world and the religion has always played an important role in shaping the socio-religious lives of the people and commensurate moral and ethical values across the world. While some religions, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 6, 2021October 5, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Jewel Caterpillar ​Upon the rain-drenched foliage of vivid greenA living jewel glimmers in full bright and stainIn the pellucid beads of amber, gold and redSmart and quiet crawler makes its forest bed. ​Caterpillar is not venomous in its glass designWhile clear gelatinous armour reflects its shineYet a false alarm to predatory birds passing byWhat a glowing beacon […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 11, 2026September 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Silent Co-Farer We couldn’t perambulate through life togetherNor could live our vivid dreams as a dreamer;Yet somehow, through the lasting days and yearsA part of me kept walking with you as co-farer. And whenever life, with its tempting waysTried to entice my feet towards errant ways;I found you standing midway with gazing eyesA restraint what you’d think […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXXVI Misconception and Misunderstandings -II (A)Â Philosophy and Metaphysics (Contd…) (2) Hinduism lacks a single central core or historical unity This narrative is a typical way of Western ethos of describing Indian ancient history and culture. During the British colonial era, the rulers, Western historians and scholars purportedly depicted it a civilization with narrow vision largely […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Sleek Mariners ​Sleek and robust body, with shades of steel and greyA distinct and torpedo snout capable of making sprayA curved, falcate dorsal fin cuts sharp across the blueWith the belly in lighter tones of pale and whitish hue. Through the blowhole vent, it draws the sudden airThen dives beneath the waves without a single careWith its […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Native Splendour Editor’s Choice A single blossom holds its serene graceA flash of magenta amidst the emerald spaceThe stem gives strength, branch leads to lightAs peach flower blossoms, pure and brightIt breathes a native fragrance of its ownAnd reveals its splendour fully, and alone. We too unfold our distinct, unique graceRooted in journeys in our own true […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Jewel Caterpillar ​Upon the rain-drenched foliage of vivid greenA living jewel glimmers in full bright and stainIn the pellucid beads of amber, gold and redSmart and quiet crawler makes its forest bed. ​Caterpillar is not venomous in its glass designWhile clear gelatinous armour reflects its shineYet a false alarm to predatory birds passing byWhat a glowing beacon […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 11, 2026September 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Silent Co-Farer We couldn’t perambulate through life togetherNor could live our vivid dreams as a dreamer;Yet somehow, through the lasting days and yearsA part of me kept walking with you as co-farer. And whenever life, with its tempting waysTried to entice my feet towards errant ways;I found you standing midway with gazing eyesA restraint what you’d think […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXXVI Misconception and Misunderstandings -II (A)Â Philosophy and Metaphysics (Contd…) (2) Hinduism lacks a single central core or historical unity This narrative is a typical way of Western ethos of describing Indian ancient history and culture. During the British colonial era, the rulers, Western historians and scholars purportedly depicted it a civilization with narrow vision largely […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 9, 2026September 9, 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