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
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
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
Gulmohar Again In a life dull and forlornOwing to devastation and fearCaused by the alien coronavirusAs I venture out after weeksFrom my humble yet safe homeIn this rather isolated yet sheltered lane… Oh! It’s the month of May againThe time for Gulmohar to go greenAnd blooming full swing againIn the lane flanked by umpteenGulmohars forming a canopy […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh May 11, 2021November 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Whose God is This Anyway? God (Brahman) is the highest... Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 24, 2021March 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
ज्यों-ज्यों बूड़ो श्याम रंग बसन्त विहार कालोनी की परंपरानुसार... Written by Gita Singh February 22, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked