The full expanse of existence leaves me in awe, as does the Maker from whom it all unfolds. When one speaks of the Maker as the only Real Thing, one points toward a presence so foundational that everything else becomes a shimmering afterimage. The universe appears like a vast matrix woven from borrowed light, while…
“Not my problem” has quietly become one of the most destructive mantras of our age. What once might have been an occasional shrug toward trivial inconveniences has evolved into an endemic disposition, corroding civic responsibility and numbing the basic human instinct of care. This widespread indifference is not merely a social trend; it is a…
At first glance, “Spitting is a good habit, but you must use a spitting bowl” sounds trivial, perhaps even humorous. Yet beneath its simplicity lies a teaching about discipline, responsibility, and the balance between natural instinct and social order. 1. The inevitability of expression Spitting here may be seen literally as a natural bodily function, or…
I’ve been sitting with this thought for a while in my retirement: ‘it might be worse to hide my emptiness than to hide my flaws’. When I think of my flaws – the times I’ve been impatient, sharp-tongued, or quietly jealous – I don’t feel proud of them. They make me cringe when I remember….
Liberating the Self for Spiritual Evolution Not all chains are made of iron. The most difficult ones to break are forged in the mind — strands of hardened attachment, beliefs set in concrete, desires mistaken for needs, and fears disguised as truth. These are the invisible fetters that bind us to illusions, hindering the soul…
No human act exists in isolation. Every thought, word, and deed sets into motion a chain of consequences seen or unseen, immediate or distant. This is the silent machinery behind the law of Karma, or what some call the principle of Retribution, not as punishment, but as balance, as consequence rippling through the web of…
The Meditation You’re Already Practising Without Knowing It In the modern world, the idea of meditation is often associated with crossed legs, closed eyes, and intentional stillness. It’s seen as a formal practice, one that must be mastered through discipline and devotion. But what if meditation isn’t always something we do deliberately? What if it’s…
Every writer knows the peculiar experience of being gripped by inspiration. These are moments when thoughts arrive uninvited, taking shape in the mind like whispers from an unknown realm. In these moments, the author is no longer just thinking; they are receiving. Ideas spin and swirl, seemingly departing, only to return with renewed force, much…