“Oh, Lucy, we all have problems, we all suffer in our own ways – humans, djinns, demons, the gods. It’s a fundamental aspect of existence, there is no running away from it. And yet, it is through this ...

“But obviously if there was no concept of ownership there’d be no concept of stealing, would there? As long as there’s one starving child in the world, all property is theft.” Having read my fair ...

There are moments in every reader’s journey when a book sneaks up on you—one you pick up with nothing more than mild curiosity, unaware of the storm it’s about to unleash. And then, it hits you. Page ...

Aghoris are an ancient sect of Hindu ascetics known for their intense spiritual practices, deep meditation, and unwavering devotion to Lord Shiva. Walking the path of renunciation, they seek ...

Many months ago, I saw an appeal on Facebook for the construction of a temple for Sangili Karuppar Swami in Pollachi, and in an effort to support a dharmic cause, I did my small bit. Months later, a ...

Looking for a short, philosophical read full of wisdom, I came across Thich Nhat Hanh’s Two Treasures. Having heard and read about the world-renowned Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk and his writings, I ...

After a long time, I have finally returned to the enchanting world of poetry. Though I started reading this collection months ago, I soon drifted away, unable to appreciate the subtle depths of its ...

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“In reality, we all stick together because we know no one else would ever understand what we did in the past. And the trouble is, we’ve all become so convinced that what we did was alright that we’ve ...

“One day or night, during a high wind and heavy snow, the old tree will topple and perish. Only the monkeys and the boys might miss it. But while it stands, let me celebrate it, for there is nothing ...

In the mood for some cute teenage romance, I picked up Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean—again. Having read it three years ago, I was curious to see if it would still have the same magic the second time ...

In the mood for a light read about Sanatana Dharma, looking for such a book on my Kindle, I came across Swapna and Sudha Gopalakrishnan’s Unsolved Indian Hindu Temple Mysteries. Ever keen to learn ...