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The Origins of Western Philosophy
Let’s discuss the origins of western philosophy. Well… nobody will ever know who started it. It could be that some poor genius invented philosophy and then fell into the abyss of unwritten history before he could announce himself to posterity. There is no reason to think that there was such a person, but then there Read more
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Prayer Meditation: The Path of Devotion
The idea of devotion or praying makes some people uneasy because they equate it with blind faith and mindless submissiveness. However, it does not have to be like that. It is, in fact, a positive attitude: to be devoted to one’s family, friends, or work is to have love, care and responsibility. In this sense Read more
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Why You Should Read The Arabian Nights
There is as much doubt about the history of “The Arabian Nights”, or “The Thousand and One Nights” as it is often called, as that which veils the origin of the Homeric poems. It is said that a certain Caliph Shahryar, having been deceived by his wife, slew her, and afterwards, married a wife only Read more
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Meditation on Loving-Kindness
Loving-Kindness is wanting others to be happy. It is a natural quality of mind, but until we develop it through meditation and other practices, it remains limited, reserved for a few select individuals — usually those we are attached to. Genuine love is universal in scope, extending to everyone, without exception. We may have certain Read more
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The Story of India-Pakistan Partition: Part One
The India-Pakistan partition in 1947 was a significant event in the subcontinent history, and its impact can still be seen in the politics as well as the socio-cultural landscape of the region. It’s important to recognise that history books, in both the countries, are often influenced by national narratives and might not capture the full Read more
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Meditation on Death
When first confronted with the idea of meditating on death, we might react with shock. Perhaps we think that meditation should deal with positive experiences — and nobody sees anything positive in death. Moreover, the thought of death itself evokes feelings of fear and panic. We see death as the contradiction of life, beauty and Read more
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