Reading, Writing, and Thinking: A Symbiotic Connection Reading is more than just interpreting words; it is a cognitive process that leads to acquiring information, knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. This journey, however, is not confined to books, newspapers, or computer screens. Reading extends beyond printed or digital media and delves into the realm of perception and thought….
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STUDY OF THE SELF A SIGNIFICANT ASPECT OF LIFE
The Sufi poet and philosopher Bulleh Shah (1680–1757) once said: “Parh parh alim fazil hoya, kadey apnay aap nun parhya he nai.” Translation: A person becomes a scholar through endless reading, yet may never have read their own self. Bulleh Shah’s words cut deep, like a satirical jab at scholars and learned individuals. Yet, beneath…
I’M ONLY A MASON, CEMENTING WORDS IN MY 2024 WRITING SPREE In 2024, my love affair with words blossomed into a full-fledged partnership. This creative alliance resulted in a sprawling mosaic of articles—some sharing news with discerning views, others condensing thoughts into two- or three-line musings sparked by instinctive impulses. My pen wandered far and wide,…
Some of the interesting and inciting thoughts that can be quotes I wrote in 2024: If one has understood God through rituals and customs, then what has been understood is not God. The concept and understanding of God are subject to review. After all, God is man’s creative imagination. I don’t read further in motivational posts…
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….
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…
“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…
WHEN NON-HUMANS ARE TREATED LIKE HUMANS
Should we blame nations for initiating wars, battles, or violent conflicts or hold individuals accountable for sparking these fires? Historically, we blame nations while overlooking the roles of their leaders and rulers who issue catastrophic orders. This inclination stems from a human tendency. But this is how the human mind is architected to humanize nonhuman…
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