Infinite is a circle with a circumference lying nowhere, but the centre lying everywhere. My pursuits end in a circular centricity, bound by egocentricity. Centre of universe lies within our self-ego, while the limitless creation is beyond limits. All through our being, we desire to attract materials to us,...
Music is a double edged sword, it’s effective use can create emotions that help evolve the individuality of the being. On the other hand it can also be instrumental in arousing destructive feelings. It is for this reason that the Sikh Keertan (devotional spiritual singing) was historically done within a...
My article on the Dards has featured in July 2013 issue of Asian Geographic magazine. The relevant pages from the magazine can be viewed by clicking on the images below and scrolling. I have also provided the article content in text format for ease of reading. The Dards The Greek...
The entire architecture of the Golden Temple (Harmandar Sahib), the apex institution of Sikh faith at Amritsar, is an epitome of universal brotherhood. It’s foundation stone was laid by a spiritual leader (Mian Mir, the follower of Islam) of another faith, signifying that spirituality has no boundaries. It...
In the summer of 2010, I visited Tsomoriri lake in Ladakh (India), at a height of 15,000 feet. With snow covered high altitude roads, the region remains inaccessible for most of the year. In harsh weather conditions, the Changpa tribesmen continue to live in harmony with the environment....
The spectrum of my learning spans across engineering, music, management, philosophy, photography and writing. Learning engineering and management was tough but a relatively easy journey. I stayed on course, memorized the postulates and just applied them to situations. Same with music, where having learnt Raags (combination of notes) and...
Tried understanding reality through mind… Dropped the mind, and it became clear! Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery is located at Nyaung Shwe town, in the Shan state of Myanmar. At the monastery, young monks are being trained in the Buddhist way of life for the past 150 years. The ones...
Dark night followed by a new dawn We strive for happiness till eternity but even with our best efforts, cannot escape frustration. In the night of life, demons of doubt find a home. Swooping down and perching momentarily on the branches, Sparrows find their new flight path. It really doesn’t...
Decades have passed since the massacre of Sikhs was organized by a few criminal politicians across India. Cases have been opened and reopened but not a single politician has yet been punished. The recent acquittal of Sajjan Kumar is yet another blow to India’s justice system. While for the...
In Hindu religious tradition, the third eye is a mystical reference to an invisible eye, that helps perceive beyond reality, and can be opened through spiritual discipline. Men of religion can be seen applying colored paste on their forehead as representation of having evolved the senses of the third...