Title inspired by Wu’hsin, the Chinese philosopher Continue reading →
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Ib’n Arabi – Alone with the Alone
PRALAYA*
While under COVID lockdown, and on a walk, I came across this striking metal mural of Lord Shiva – the Destroyer. I thought it apt for days like these when the end of the world seems nigh. And here below is my poem inspired by it: Continue reading →
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
“The world is my family”, originally comes from the Upanishads, ancient Sanskrit tomes.
In this time of a global pandemic and near-universal lockdown, it has salience in that we’re truly all in it together – East, West, rich, poor, black, white, brown, Hindu, Muslim, young, old – and the only way to overcome, recover, heal it is by forming a brotherhood.
The Circle of Life
FAKE
Who and what is fake?
Viraha* – situations, words & meanings
* Viraha (Hindi) – The realisation of love through separation. A dedication to the town of Rishikesh, to which I was to travel today, but haven’t because of the COVID lockdown.
“I choose to visit it again & again because it provides solace to my soul and leaves me refreshed & rejuvenated to carry on with the humdrum affairs of my life with greater vigour.”
Sangam (The River and a Rivulet)
Alam-i-Dharr*
Sulh-i-Kul* – for Indians everywhere
SHOES
Daily exercise being the new norm
My shoes were giving way
I popped into the closest sports store
And checked out their huge display
