Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XVI Glory of Srimad Bhagavad Gita Continued from Part XV As scripture, Srimad Bhagavad Gita embodies the essence of the Vedas and early Upanishads unravelling the supreme spiritual mystery and gems of Hindu philosophy. The individual verses of Bhagavad Gita appear quite simple and elegant on face but the meaning and thoughts behind each verse is […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism & Hindustan: Part XV The Doctrine of Karma and Reincarnation Continued from Part XIV Hinduism is perhaps the only major religion in the world that traces its origin in monotheism and through its diversified culture, philosophy and doctrines assumes the characteristics of a polytheistic religion. Hinduism strongly believes in Karma and a cycle of death and rebirth (samsara). Through […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XIV 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 30, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XIII Religious Movements in Modern India Continued from Part XII In the previous part of the current series, it was pointed out how centuries of dominance and misrule of alien powers had a negative impact on the Indian economic, socio-cultural and religious life. Hindustan (India) and Hindus were in a state of intellectual and spiritual decadence […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XII Sects and Denominations: Part-B Continued from Part XI In the previous part, four main Sects/Denominations of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) i.e. Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism and Smartism and their popular sub-sects/traditions had been dealt with. To recapitulate it, the Vaishnavas essentially worship Lord Vishnu, more commonly as Krishna or Rama; the Shaivas worship Shiva, more commonly in […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part XI Sects and Denominations: Part-A Continued from Part X In one of the earlier parts of the current series on Hinduism, the author had explained how the Sanatana Dharma represents the culture and religion of the original inhabitants of the Indian sub-continent since ancient ages. The author had also referred to the culture of open debate […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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
वरिष्ठ नागरिक साठ के बाद स्वस्थ और सेहतमंद कैसे रहें? साठ वर्ष की आयु के बाद जीवन के परिदृश्य को समझने के लिए केवल डरावनी सुर्खियों से आगे देखना आवश्यक है और बुढ़ापे को उसके वास्तविक रूप में पहचानना होगा—यानी जैविक, रूपात्मक और शारीरिक विकास की एक स्वाभाविक और निरंतर प्रक्रिया के रूप में। जैसे-जैसे मानव शरीर और मन परिपक्व होते हैं, मस्कुलोस्केलेटल (हड्डियों और […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 25, 2026October 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Beat the Blues: Wellness Strategies After Sixty Understanding the landscape of life after 60 years requires looking beyond alarmist headlines and recognizing aging for what it truly is i.e., a natural and continuous process of organic, morphological and physiological evolution. As the human body and mind mature, natural shifts occur across the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, metabolic systems and state of mind—ranging from altered […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 25, 2026October 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Scaly-Foot Snail Deep within the ocean where reigns endless darkThe scaly-foot snail braves thermal currents’ sparkWhere sulphur plumes and caustic vapours riseThese iron-armoured crawlers survive and thrive. No common fragile shell protects its crawling formInstead, a metallic fort is built against the stormBorn out of iron sulphides, forged in deep-sea firesWhere the ocean’s crushing weight in vain […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 23, 2026October 23, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Emerald Swindler We call this creature the emerald swindlerWho robs the alga of its vital green colourA gentle leaf-like drifter in the tidal scene Unfurling its back to catch the sun’s sheen. It splits the cell, yet holds the green heartForgoing its food intake for a higher partBy indulging in kleptoplasty, an amazing artIt merges with plants […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Rajnigandha: An Eternal Flame Editor’s Pick So pure, so delicate in ivory whiteIts bloom shuns splendour of the lightSecretly in its core, away from all sightLies love burning through endless night. No splendid display, not a word to sayYet subtle fragrance travels far awayLike the love that asks for nothing moreYet it endures where it bloomed before. Each tender […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
वरिष्ठ नागरिक साठ के बाद स्वस्थ और सेहतमंद कैसे रहें? साठ वर्ष की आयु के बाद जीवन के परिदृश्य को समझने के लिए केवल डरावनी सुर्खियों से आगे देखना आवश्यक है और बुढ़ापे को उसके वास्तविक रूप में पहचानना होगा—यानी जैविक, रूपात्मक और शारीरिक विकास की एक स्वाभाविक और निरंतर प्रक्रिया के रूप में। जैसे-जैसे मानव शरीर और मन परिपक्व होते हैं, मस्कुलोस्केलेटल (हड्डियों और […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 25, 2026October 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Beat the Blues: Wellness Strategies After Sixty Understanding the landscape of life after 60 years requires looking beyond alarmist headlines and recognizing aging for what it truly is i.e., a natural and continuous process of organic, morphological and physiological evolution. As the human body and mind mature, natural shifts occur across the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, metabolic systems and state of mind—ranging from altered […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 25, 2026October 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Scaly-Foot Snail Deep within the ocean where reigns endless darkThe scaly-foot snail braves thermal currents’ sparkWhere sulphur plumes and caustic vapours riseThese iron-armoured crawlers survive and thrive. No common fragile shell protects its crawling formInstead, a metallic fort is built against the stormBorn out of iron sulphides, forged in deep-sea firesWhere the ocean’s crushing weight in vain […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 23, 2026October 23, 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