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
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
अमेरिका-इजरायल बनाम ईरान (पश्चिम एशिया) युद्ध: भाग I संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका-इजरायल एक पक्ष और ईरान के दूसरे पक्ष के बीच मौजूदा संघर्ष, निस्संदेह, विश्व शांति के लिए एक प्रणालीगत खतरा है, जो मुख्य रूप से अनियंत्रित क्षेत्रीय संघर्ष और विनाश की संभावना के माध्यम से है, इसके अलावा वैश्विक ऊर्जा सुरक्षा और आपूर्ति श्रृंखला का पतन भी शामिल है। यह युद्ध 28 फरवरी […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
US-Israel Vs. Iran (West Asia) War: Part II While the author concluded the previous part of this write-up, the complex tri-partite negotiations among the US and Iran were going on with Pakistan playing as interlocutor. However, as the author had expressed serious apprehensions, the high-stake peace talks between the two parties held in Islamabad on 11-12 April 2026, indeed, failed to be productive […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 19, 2026April 20, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Bee Hummingbird A tiny winged jewel –Bee Hummingbird hums subtlyDaydreaming regal sun’s whisper (Bee Hummingbird alias Helena Hummingbird is smallest known bird on date, native to Cuban archipelago, mostly feeds on flowers’ nectar and small insects occasionally.) 1,042 total views, 96 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
पपीहा भोर हुई, मन दर्पण मानिंद निर्मल और शांत जगा,रात्रि की पूरी निद्रा से, हर कोना हर्षित व नया लगा;पर इस पावन सन्नाटे में, एकाएक ऐसी टीस उठी,एक तीखी कूक से, मानो जैसे अंतर्मन की शांति लुटी। देखा एक पपीहा अपनी विरह-वेदना फिर दोहराता है,जैसे एक सुलगता, अनसुलझा गीत नभ में बिखराता है;“पी कहाँ… पी कहाँ…” […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Papeeha At dawn he wakes up with mind of a crystal graceCompletely refreshed and calm by overnight sleepBut soon nobility and peace of his hallowed spaceIs pierced by shrill & cry that make the spirit weep. Hark – the Papeeha, with its shrill & jagged tongueSings a throbbing, sore number that stays unstrungRepeating its pee-kahan – […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
अमेरिका-इजरायल बनाम ईरान (पश्चिम एशिया) युद्ध: भाग I संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका-इजरायल एक पक्ष और ईरान के दूसरे पक्ष के बीच मौजूदा संघर्ष, निस्संदेह, विश्व शांति के लिए एक प्रणालीगत खतरा है, जो मुख्य रूप से अनियंत्रित क्षेत्रीय संघर्ष और विनाश की संभावना के माध्यम से है, इसके अलावा वैश्विक ऊर्जा सुरक्षा और आपूर्ति श्रृंखला का पतन भी शामिल है। यह युद्ध 28 फरवरी […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
US-Israel Vs. Iran (West Asia) War: Part II While the author concluded the previous part of this write-up, the complex tri-partite negotiations among the US and Iran were going on with Pakistan playing as interlocutor. However, as the author had expressed serious apprehensions, the high-stake peace talks between the two parties held in Islamabad on 11-12 April 2026, indeed, failed to be productive […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 19, 2026April 20, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Bee Hummingbird A tiny winged jewel –Bee Hummingbird hums subtlyDaydreaming regal sun’s whisper (Bee Hummingbird alias Helena Hummingbird is smallest known bird on date, native to Cuban archipelago, mostly feeds on flowers’ nectar and small insects occasionally.) 1,042 total views, 96 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 16, 2026April 16, 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