(My exploration of God’s essence goes beyond conventional boundaries, prompting readers to rethink and deepen their spiritual understanding.) Believing in God’s existence often becomes a ritualistic practice rooted in our mental image of Him—an image that personifies God as a divine entity “up there” or “everywhere.” For many, this perspective defines their faith, with God…
Author: Promod Puri
Retired after 40 years of career in journalism. Former publisher and editor of The Link, a South Asian Canadian weekly newspaper from Vancouver, BC. Now a freelance writer. Published my first book titled "Hinduism:beyond rituals,customs and traditions". The book is educational dealing with all the facets of Hinduism.
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Religions Need Freedom from Fanaticism
Fanatic Hindu, fanatic Muslim, fanatic Sikh, fanatic Christian, fanatic Jew, fanatic Buddhist—labels like these are unfortunately common, often tacked onto people of different faiths based on negative encounters or broad assumptions. The prefix “fanatic” taints the essence of any religion it’s attached to, overshadowing its spiritual heart and misrepresenting its purpose. Religious fanaticism springs from…
WHAT IF NO ONE JOINS THE ARMED FORCES? PEACE IN THE MAKING
This has been my idea and firm conviction for a long time, perhaps since early adulthood: if no young man or woman joins the armed forces worldwide, there will be no war among the nations, and the world will be peaceful forever. I asked ChatGPT to write a detailed article based on my wishful thinking….
The Universal Appeal of Guru Nanak’s Aarti
By Promod Puri In one of his many profound spiritual moments, Guru Nanak Dev saw the cosmos not just as a marvel of creation but as a divine spectacle. With poetic brilliance, he expressed his gratitude to the Almighty for orchestrating this grand pageant of nature. His words formed what we now cherish as his…
Wisdom: The Most Significant Virtue of Life
by Promod Puri (671 words, 4 mts reading time.) Intelligence and intellectuality play conspicuous roles in our lives. But wisdom supersedes them. It offers a more pragmatic, profound, and meaningful approach to living. Intellectuals know how to think. Intelligent people know how to apply their education and knowledge skillfully. On the other hand, wise people…
Dalit is Not a Derogatory Word but a Powerful Identity
Is the term “Dalit” derogatory? Absolutely not. It’s far more than just a label for people outside the traditional four Brahminical castes. “Dalit” encapsulates a legacy of resistance, strength, and the fight against centuries of caste-based oppression. While the official term might be “Scheduled Castes,” Dalit carries a deeper, more assertive identity rooted in history,…
ENVIRONMENT AND HINDU WORSHIP:
Protecting The Planet Is Not Just An Obligation- It Is A Form Of Devotion Hindu worship goes beyond the walls of temples, homes, or public shrines. A truly unique and environmentally conscious aspect of Hindu devotion is the reverence for nature itself—where rivers, lakes, and mountains aren’t just scenic landmarks but deified entities, revered as…
“BHAGVAN KA DIYA SUBB KUCHCH HAI, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHERE I PUT IT” !!
“Bhagvan ka diya se subb kuchch hai, but I don’t know where I put it.” may sound like a light-hearted quip, but there’s a more profound truth hiding in plain sight. Translated as “By God’s grace, we have everything, but I don’t know where I put it,” this phrase captures a universal human experience: the…
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