Our mood, temperament, and behavioural style shape how we understand the world and interact with the society around us. Much of this engagement stems not just from our thoughts or values, but from our physiological makeup. The human body—particularly the brain—acts as a complex biochemical laboratory. Hormonal balance, neural activity, and genetic wiring all influence…
UNIVERSAL TOTALITY
The universe is a totality, indivisible; it is an organic whole. The parts are not separate; The part represents the whole just as the seed contains the whole. We all exist in togetherness: the trees, the mountains, the people, the birds, the stars; however far away they may appear, they are all interlinked, all bridged,…
“VANDD CHAKNA”, GURU NANAK’S MESSAGE OF UNIVERSAL APPEAL
When South Asian radio stations in Canada, in their radiothons, recently collected hundreds of thousands of dollars to help the victims of the Punjab floods, it was not only a gesture of donation, but a basic component of human interaction called sharing. “Vandd Chakna” is one of Guru Nanak’s most significant messages enshrined in Sikhism….
Stop Blaming Nations — Blame the Leaders #HumanizationTrap #WarAndPeace
CELEBRATION OF MANY ASPECTS OF LORD GANESH
(Excerpts from Hinduism Beyond Rituals, Customs, and Traditions) In the Hindu mind, the elephant is revered not just for its might but for its intelligence. And so, in his elephant-headed form, Lord Ganesh is celebrated as the God of knowledge, intellect, and wisdom. But Ganesh is more than a scholar’s deity. His very form, attributes,…
Religions Need a Detox from Fanatics
Fanatic Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Jew, or Buddhist — we hear these labels far too often. The word fanatic is a nasty little adjective. It pollutes the essence of the religion it attaches to and clouds its spiritual message. Over time, that word can even become the religion’s public face. Terms like “Islamic extremism” or…
REINVENTING THE INSTITUTION OF GOD
His practicality lies not in miracles or idols, but in the principles He inspires: compassion, justice, humility, and empathy.
DISCOVERING THE SELF: “WHO AM I REALLY?”
The quest to discover the Self is not merely a philosophical exercise or a mere curiosity. It is about identifying the fundamental nature of your personality or character. It relates to seeking the authenticity of “I” as well as developing an identity and individuality. It is an earnest attempt to live in alignment with our true…
Progressive Hindu Dialogue 