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
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
Time & Circumstance Time and circumstancesStir up and transform a manSo often in two contrary extremes For one, it causes a downfall –Thus far off from being humaneTo the lowest levels of humanity While it elevates the otherTo the greater heights in lifetimeEnabling him to attain pinnacle of life In the first case, same personDriven by selfishness and […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
पीला गुलाब बाग में हजारों गुलाब खिले दिखाई देते हैंसफ़ेद, स्कारलेट, क्रिमसन और वर्मिलियनदेखने और गुजरने वालों की आँखों कोमानों सब कैंडीफ्लॉस ऑफर करते हैं। और फिर उसी बाग के एक कोने मेंएक अकेला पीला गुलाब भी खिलता हैअपनी बेहतरीन खुशबू बिखेरता हुआजैसे अनंत दोस्ती, प्यार और परवाह की। लाल गुलाब आकर्षित करते हैं भटकाते हैंदर्शकों की […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 4, 2025December 4, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
एकांत Editor’s Pick जीवन की सबसे दुखद घटना थीअपने प्यार और दोस्ती को खो देनालेकिन जैसे जैसे समय बीतता गयाप्यार एक अमूर्त बनकर रह गयामैंने दोस्ती को भी फीका पड़ते देखाअब मैने अपने अंदर ही एक दोस्त पायामेरा अपना एकांत! सच है, मुझे अकेले रहना पसंद हैक्योंकि मुझे कभी ऐसा साथी नहीं मिलाजो मेरा इतना साथ […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 3, 2025December 3, 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
Time & Circumstance Time and circumstancesStir up and transform a manSo often in two contrary extremes For one, it causes a downfall –Thus far off from being humaneTo the lowest levels of humanity While it elevates the otherTo the greater heights in lifetimeEnabling him to attain pinnacle of life In the first case, same personDriven by selfishness and […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 10, 2025December 10, 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