Being Faithful. For any human being it is extremely difficult to be faithful and dedicated to his family and oneself. There are numerous wayside temptations where one can go astray as each of us has his weaker moments. It is with sheer discipline , steadfastness and self-control that one can prevent one’s mind from frivolous […]
Category: Positive Thought Series
A Story: From a Illegal Migrant to US Citizen.
Couple of years back, while on a visit to USA , I met Prem Singh (name changed) somewhere in Baltimore area. One evening we had gone to eat dinner in a good Indian restaurant. Prem Singh was the owner of the restaurant and belonged to Jalandhar, Punjab, India. While we were having dinner he sat down […]
Small things matter in Nation Building
I have often read posts of many people who criticize and condemn policies of the government. Such skeptics do not offer any solutions but merely recount problems. I feel that I as an individual can do various small things which can ultimately lead to a better society and nation. After all charity begins at home. […]
Sacha Sauda (ਸਚਾ ਸੌਦਾ , सचा सौदा). The True Bargain.
When we were very young our mother used to narrate us a tale of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (the first Guru of Sikhs). Guru’s father Shri Kalu Mehta on seeing his son come up of his age, decided to give him lesson in business and trading. He gave him Rs 20 (which was a good […]
Good Guy, Bad Guy: A Tale.
During my 64 years of life, I have come across various personalities and heard tales of extreme goodness and utter meanness. One wonders as to how such contrasting personalities can co-exist in this world! Let me narrate the tale of two persons diametrically opposite in their conduct; I shall call one as Mr Good and […]
Anger Management Perspective: Sikh Scriptures.
Anger (called Krodh, क्रोध) is one of the five vices listed in Sikh scriptures, the others being Greed, Attachment, False pride , Lust and is most dangerous of all the vices. Anger is more destructive than fire. Gurbani has defined it;”ਬਸਾਇ ਕ੍ਰੋਧ ਸਰੀਰ ਚੰਡਾਰਾ ||” (Page 759, Shri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) “The Anger when […]
India Calling, Bye NY.
Tomorrow, I leave for India, I have been here in New Rochelle NY for about four months, Kind courtesy my daughter and son-in-law. We had the opportunity to visit Florida ( Orlando ) where we had fun at Disneyland. It was a dream cum true place and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. In between we […]
Role of Elders in Maintaining Harmony in Family, (It’s my Life, stop bugging me)
At times, I wonder as to why our kids get put off by our behaviour. We only wish them well and pray that they achieve success. But on a deeper introspection, I find that we as parents are trying to impose our ideas or template of conduct on them without realising that times have changed […]
What is on my mind?
Face Book keeps asking you, ” What is on your mind?” I think, it is a very complex question and extremely difficult if not impossible to answer. Blessed are those who exactly know as to “What is on their mind?” Speaking for self, I often get confused on the subject; at best I put down […]
श्याम पिया मोरी रंग दे चुनरिया – O Lord please let me dye my head-covering (scarf) in your Color
“श्याम पिया मोरी रंग दे चुनरिया ||” ‘Shyam Piya Mori Rang De Chunariya.’ “O Lord, Let me dye my head-covering (scarf) in your color.” “ Today, I was listening to a devotional song by famous Indian Singer Anup Jalota. Besides the song being very melodious and soothing, it conveyed a very subtle message of living our […]
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