Women’s right, women’s liberation, or equal rights for women are topics that have been among us for many years. The demands of women have changed over time and the manifestations of the protests have taken many forms. This topic, however, seems to be a favorite among...
The inspiration of this post comes from someone who recently told me that I was misplaced to be so enamored by Shiva because he is ‘stagnant, feared and easily pleased’. I was encouraged to look at Krishna, the more emotional and ‘sarv gun sampann’ (all qualities...
A quote that was extremely popular when I was growing up: “If you love someone set him free. If he comes back to you, its yours; else it never was” I was also enamored by the quote as a teenager and had it calligraphed on a chart paper plastered over the wall of my...
Over the years, I have come across many people who find the concept of a polytheist religion like Hinduism, interesting and confusing too. These people are generally curious westerners who want to know more about the land from where Yogashastra comes from. These...
I was wondering what to write about next and my son and I got talking about some of the great stories that he has written. One of my favorites is this one called the ‘Popcorn Man’. Aryan wrote this story when he was less than 9 years old (I don’t...
I have never been a fan of ‘being a fan’ of a sect or a belief system. I do not consider myself a Hindu, an Indian, a follower of Osho or a Brahmakumari. I like the flexibility of picking and choosing what appeals to me from what I read, hear and experience. At the...
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