For the Sake of It — When a Ritual Becomes a Way of Life There are many things in life that we do not because we particularly want to do them, but because someone we respect has asked us to do them. Sometimes it is our parents. Sometimes our teachers. Sometimes our elders. Sometimes an […]
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I am Beautiful! मैं सुंदर हूँ ।
मैं सुंदर हूँ । I Am Beautiful Beyond Ego, Beyond Identity, Into the Light Within An article inspired by the thoughts of my intellectual friend Mr. Ashok Sharma, and further developed through my own reflections — Gurcharan Aulakh ⸻ There are some conversations that end when the words end. And then there are conversations that […]
Don’t Time the Time. It Flies Away!
Don’t Time the “Time” — It Flies Away Time has wings. It does not walk. It does not wait. It does not ask whether we are ready. It simply moves. Perhaps that is why we often say, “Where did the time go?” One moment we are planning tomorrow, and before we realise it, tomorrow has […]
Genuine Guidance Versus Noise!
Every human being needs guidance at some stage of life. When we are confused, hurt, lost, or discouraged, we naturally look for someone who can show us the way forward. But there is a great difference between guidance and noise. Guidance lifts a person up. Noise pushes a person down. A genuine guide looks beyond […]
Why do Indians touch the feet of their Elders and Teachers?
Why Do Indians Touch the Feet of Elders and Gurus? Have you ever wondered why, for thousands of years, Indians have touched the feet of parents, teachers, saints, and elders? Many people see it as merely a tradition. Some think it is outdated. Others consider it blind ritual. But the truth is far deeper. Touching […]