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January 1st Should Be Declared Broken Promise Day:

Happy New Year, and along with it comes to my annual ritualistic list of do’s and don’ts. Over the years I, and I’m sure most of us, must have made hundreds of New Year resolutions. And if a fraction of them had been accomplished all these resolutions would have created a revolution in our lives. … Continue reading January 1st Should Be Declared Broken Promise Day:

New Year Celebrations And Lonely Folks

While most of us are getting into the joyous mood of New Year eve celebrations in the company of friends and families, some folks are lonely and ending the last few hours of 2018 just being alone. In the company of their own self, they are away from society, families, and friends in the confines … Continue reading New Year Celebrations And Lonely Folks

Sounds From The Wandering Bowl

by Promod Puri   A call from a holy man in a saffron wrap, “close your eyes, forget the hunger Meditate for transcendental wonder.” “Allah is great” heard from a nearby mosque ”come on in”, get blessed from the sacred spot. More cordial and sacred invites: Buddhists, Christians and other lights. In our divine sail, … Continue reading Sounds From The Wandering Bowl

Sounds From The Roaming Bowl

by Promod Puri A call from a holy man in a saffron wrap “come on in, close your eyes, forget the hunger Meditate for transcendental wonder.” Then a voice was delivered from a nearby mosque “Great is the God,” get blessed from the sacred spot. More cordial and sacred invites: Buddhists, Christians and other lights. … Continue reading Sounds From The Roaming Bowl

PARTY IN MY LONELY ABODE!

I have company in my lonely abode Arriving and departing, the door is open and revolving The guests come, some offer bloom, others gloom. They’re the memories, family, and friends, Karmas’ notes, complaints, and compliments Environments, weapons, wars, and fights Politics, poverty, religions, and human rights Cherishing hopes, jokes, and anecdotes In this lively, and … Continue reading PARTY IN MY LONELY ABODE!

Noise In My Lonely Abode!

Originally posted on Promod Puri:
I have company in my lonely abode Arriving and departing, the door is open and revolving The guests come, some offer bloom, others gloom. They’re the memories, family, and friends, Karmas’ notes, complaints, and compliments Environments, weapons, wars, and fights Politics, poverty, religions, and human rights Cherishing hopes, jokes, and…

Poet Shailendra

In simple words, he wrote great poetry with deepest thoughts, feelings, and emotions. He dared to lodge his genuine complaint to God, duniya banane wale kaya tera mann main samai, kahe to duniya banai. Poet Shailendra, film producer Raj Kapoor, singer Mukesh, and Music director duo Shanker Jaikishan together became the most dominating combination in … Continue reading Poet Shailendra

Politics Of BJP Damaging To India’s Democratic Institutions

By Promod Puri It is the institutional damage which is a primary cause of concern for the survival and functioning of democracy in India. And that is the major contrast between the years of governance by the Congress Party along with its united front allies, and the present ruling power politics of Bhartiya Janata Party … Continue reading Politics Of BJP Damaging To India’s Democratic Institutions

Genes Determine Our Health-related Fate

Originally posted on Promod Puri:
Is fate a real belief. Does fate play its role in our lives? Or is it just an imaginary judgment that life is steered by fate. “What is going to happen will happen is pre-determined by fate”. Is it an expression of consolation, helplessness or just a natural feeling to accept…

GURU MANEYO GRANTH

Originally posted on Progressive Hindu Dialogue:
? The 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, close to his death, sealed the continuity of human gurus. He declared that henceforth the holy book Adi Granth would be the eternal Guru of Sikhs. The hymn composed by him for that declaration encourages a devotee to study, research and…