Writings on spirituality focusing on understanding the concepts of Self, Brahman, the Absolute Truth and Who Am I written by Dimple Sharma.
Yes, I am a flirt! And I don’t hesitate in admitting that. Or should I? I am quite comfortable with this word and do not intend to draw you into a cleverly knit web of logic, in order to convince you how my being a flirt is justified or why you should not interpret this particular behaviour of mine in a certain way. Oh no! Not at all. Being an author, I am obligated to keep on sharing with my readers, share something that not only amuses and interests them but also adds value. The relationship between an author and…
Almost everyone, whom I interact with regarding Srimad Bhagavad Gita, agrees that one should definitely read this holy scripture, at least once. Many of them do admit that one should also follow the teachings of Gita. But only a handful of them are able to recognise the real purpose of Gita. Why is there more stress on Gita than any other holy book? Of course, there are plenty of other holy scriptures available, especially in the Santana Culture. Primarily, there are two reasons why you should read, understand and then implement the teachings revealed in Srimad Bhagavad Gita. These are…
Introduction to Homo Sapiens: The Wise Man The term ‘Homo Sapiens’ translates literally to ‘the wise man.’ This designation isn't just a poetic expression but reflects a fundamental truth about our species. Each one of us, regardless of gender, is born with an innate capacity for knowledge. This isn't an overstatement but a comparison against the many other species we've encountered. Until we discover a more intelligent species, this title of 'the wise man' belongs to us. When Wisdom Becomes a Double-Edged Sword However, our greatest strength—our wisdom—can sometimes work against us. Think of Goliath; the giant was ultimately defeated…
I have seen people debating about the purpose of life. Plenty of discussions followed by plethora of suggestions. But seldom has anyone been able to give me one satisfactory answer that settles the quest for finding the purpose of life. The reason does not lie in the lack of knowledge of the participants. We have been unable to find a meaningful answer because we often fail to address the actual problem. And the actual problem is our wrong interpretation of the word itself: ‘life’. What life are we talking about? Is this the life that we are supposed to spend…
