Who said the novel is dead; 'Benign Flame' raises the bar as vouched for by one Spencer Critchley, an American Literary Critic thus: The plot is quite effective and it’s a refreshing surprise to discover that the story will not trace a fall into disaster for Roopa, given that many writers might have habitually followed that course with a wife who strays into extramarital affairs.
But what a poetic justice it was that the publishers’ apathy, for my literary foray into an uncharted fictional arena, pushed me into Roopa’s despondent shoes, leg for leg! So to say, to atone for myself, and to earn for her the empathy, at least, of a few discerning readers, I self-published it, in which some have found freshness - “it’s a refreshing surprise to discover that the story will not trace a fall into disaster for Roopa, given that many writers might have hab...
Being in the seventy-fifth year of our republic, it is imperative that WE THE PEOPLE OF INDIA must evaluate THOSE PEOPLE OF INDIA, who had adopted our constitution. But to put things into perspective, who ‘We’ are need to be ascertained for the constitution, instead of forging India into an unified nation, turned it into a conglomeration of disparate entities, though by then, Gurajada had famously stated that ‘it’s not the soil but its people that make a country’ (desam...
When Mohandas Gandhi took the satyagraha path to free India from the British rule, as that was in sync with their pacifist psyche, shaped by the foreign yokes for a millennium, Hindus in their millions flocked to him wide-eyed as if awoke from their collective slumber. However, having sensed that the dispiriting Gandhian way would be self-defeating in every which way, when Subhas Bose came up with ‘give me your blood, I’ll give you freedom’ tune, by and large, it failed ...
While a conflict of interest, be it in life or in fiction, can bring about self-introspection, strange though it may seem, a casual encounter could lead to self-discovery. So it happened with me in the wake of my rebuff to a dogged tempter, “money is not my weakness” and his “what is your weakness” repartee; for the record, either I had been a straight purchase officer or a strict loss assessor, occupations amenable to monetary mischief.
However, the idea of this article is not to gloat over my uprightness but to present the genesis of my attitude to money and the vicissitudes of my life as a subject matter for possible research. But the caveat is that much of my growing up that shaped the same was in the times when the social pulls and the peer pressures, not to speak of the student stress, weren’t, as they have come to become of late, as emotionally unsettling. It was primarily because, as compared to ...
Whenever a speech about the Real viewpoint comes forth, at that time it is said that no matter what conduct ends up happening by Chandubhai, even then You are pure, and everything besides that is certainly a discharge. Moreover, You are to Scientifically remain separate from Chandubhai, and technically make Chandubhai do pratikraman. ‘The only purpose in Seeing the pure Soul of the other person is that You remain in Your pure state, in the state of awakened awareness. No...
Whenever speech pertaining to the Real viewpoint comes forth, at that time it is said that no matter what conduct ends up happening by Chandubhai, even then You are pure, and everything besides that is certainly a discharge. Moreover, You are to Scientifically remain separate from Chandubhai, and technically make Chandubhai do pratikraman. ‘The only purpose in Seeing the pure Soul of the other person is that You remain in Your pure state, in the state of awakened awarene...
The central theme of your book is the integration of modern technological innovations with human-centric leadership and strategic organizational approaches to create purpose-driven, resilient, and innovative enterprises. The book emphasizes the importance of balancing profit with societal contributions, advocating for ethical practices and long-term sustainability.
Creativity is about unleashing the potential of the mind to conceive new ideas. Ideas are common, yet game-changing concepts are rare. There’s a gap between the ability to start generating ideas and the reality of bringing those ideas to market in a relevant way. The hard part of innovation is finding the nuggets that will generate high returns. However, if you throw lots of stones, you’ll break a window somewhere. If you invest in 100 ideas, then one day—when your core ...
A deep dive into life & love as experienced by people who fall just short of the psychological normal spectrum. And murder. No explicit sex scenes.
Quotation 1: They maintain eye contact as their heads near each other and their lips touch for the first kiss, and then their eyes close, and like two people drifting off into to the great void, they both know that they are now in the hands of greater powers and their kiss turns deeper and more passionate and the current is leading them away from shore at an accelerating pace. Their lips part and he leans slightly forward and she leans her head against his neck and sho...
Якути Тылынан Аль Дурр Аль Мантур Фи, Өй Ис Хоһоонугар Кистэммит Кинигэ
Atuakkiaq Al-Durr Al-Manthur fi Eqqarsartaatsit toqqoqqasut al-kalalistit oqaasiini
Many thousand years ago, Humanity was at a crossroad that threatened its very existence and whose resolution would mark a turning point in history. In an environment of barbarism and cruelty where women were treated as commodities and surviving the next day was an achievement, there was also room for feelings and love. In a world full of brutality and doomed to extinction, a couple of teenagers will have in their hands the future of Humanity. They will be forced to make...
The tribe moved slowly, forming a row across the steppe. The chief, always at the front, walked with his eyes fixed on the horizon, carrying his weapons: two acacia wood spears with flint tips bound with hemp fibres, another two made of yew wood, two sharp knives crafted from buffalo ribs, and a pair of hand axes also made of flint. The man immediately behind him marched at a short distance, carrying similar gear and dragging a heavy bundle of hides with some belongings...
The Book begins with a brief overview of the Kushana. In the Book proper, general features, the technique of manufacturing, shape & size, metrology and coin denomination, obverse and reverse and legends on Kushana Coinage, have been dealt with in chapters. The Select Bibliography is given at the end.
Revelation 14:10-11 and 20:10 seem to be some of the strongest verses in the Bible supporting the idea that the wicked will be tormented for eternity. Their language seems to be quite clear, "The smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever." Hell is Made Holy demonstrates that this language is very likely intentionally borrowed from the symbolism of the endlessly rising smoke of the Old Testament sacrificial system where it has nothing to do with end...
Jeremiah 31:40 The whole valley of the dead bodies and of the ashes, and all the fields to the brook Kidron, to the corner of the horse gate toward the east, will be holy to Yahweh. It will not be plucked up or thrown down any more forever.”
জেনারেশন জি (Generation Z: Gen.Z.); তথা জেন. জি. (উচ্চারণঃ Gen.G) এর সকল মৃত শহিদ ও জীবিতদের মেধা, ঘাম, আবেগ, রক্ত, ইত্যাদির অপূর্ব সমন্বয় “বৈষম্যবিরোধী শিক্ষার্থী আন্দোলন”- ২০২৪ স্মরণে।
In the arena of spirituality, there are unique and remarkable spiritual people who have achieved the highest levels of spiritual development. Some remain in seclusion, while others become spiritual teachers who support the spiritual transformation of humanity. But to meet a Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge), and to access their spiritual power to achieve spiritual enlightenment, is extremely rare. One such Gnani Purush of recent time is Dada Bhagwan. The boo...
Those seeking to lead a spiritual life may become curious as to what is ahimsa (non violence), and inspired to practice it. But understanding how to live in non violence is not as simple as it seems, and practicing no violence in daily life can quickly become bewildering. To someone just beginning to cultivate non-violence, daily interactions might even begin to feel like the very definition of conflict! In the book “Non-Violence”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self ...
The chapters in this collection are organized thematically to facilitate a comprehensive exploration of the intersections between science, technology, and literature. The first chapter, “Technological Advancements and Societal Implications,” delves into the evolving relationship between humanity and technology, examining its impact on society through various lenses such as entertainment, literature, and environmental concerns. Following this, the second chapter, “Artific...
INTERDISCIPLINARY
A war was about to be fought for the control of the kingdom of Hastināpur (in present-day Uttar Pradesh near Delhi) between the armies of the Kauravas and the armies of the Pāndavas. Kauravas were sons of Dhritrāśtra (a descendant of Kuru) and Pāndavas were sons of Pāndu (himself also a descendant of Kuru!). Dhritrāśtra and Pāndu were brothers. Although both Dhritrāśtra and Pāndu were descendants of Kuru and had equal claim to be called Kauravas, Dhritrāśtra’s sons were ...
Early in 1995 at State Bank Institute of Rural Development in Hyderabad (India), I was attending a management development program as a young manager, where a new realization dawned on me. One day the instructor asked us about our hobbies. Thoughts flashed through my mind and by the time my turn came, I was ready with my answer ‘reading the Gītā’. The instructor looked surprised, paused for a moment, and said, “Good, so who is a Dehi?” That moment, it dawned on me that re...
In this issue, the importance of ‘Dada Bhagwan Na Aseem Jai Jai Kar Ho’ is explained. Dadashri says, “The kirtan bhakti (singing the glory of God or of the Self) that ‘we’ are doing, that is the kirtan bhakti of the Dada Bhagwan (the absolute Self) who has manifested within the Gnani Purush (the One who has realized the Self and is able to do the same for others).” Upon saying this, One becomes aware as the Self and the swaroop kirtan bhakti of the Lord residing within t...
Vipassana is the path of reality, of practical wisdom from experience – wisdom beyond doubt, wisdom that transforms life – of individuals and countries. As S.N. Goenkaji reminded us, the real answers are within. This book serves as a calling to Vipassana practice that leads you to experience the subtlest answers. May the answers from your Vipassana practice lead to your final destination of real happiness: the indescribable experience beyond impermanence, beyond all ...
How to be free from addiction? Acharya S.N. Goenka: Vipassana practice trains you to observe bodily sensations. Sensations (pressure, pain, heat, vibrations, any tangible feeling in the body) arise with thoughts. The root of the mind (where habit patterns are formed) reacts to body sensations, not to your thoughts or outside objects. This is the law of nature. Sensations are there from birth to death. Vipassana training develops the faculty to be aware of this subtler ...