PART 1 We keep identifying ourselves with our immediate reality. And that reduces us to becoming just role players. We become householder, writer, consumer, social media user. We can even add some adjectives to these roles to define them better like a responsible householder, a prolific writer, a smart consumer, a selective social-media user. Our… Continue reading Symbols Eternal
Month: March 2026
The Horseman
A Sufi story There was a man who was asleep and he happened to swallow a venomous creature, a snake. It got stuck in his throat. He got up in a sort of delirium and started to cough and shake himself. He tried to get rid of the affliction, which he did not fully understand.… Continue reading The Horseman
The Flying Monks
A Folklore from Arunachal Pradesh Urgelling Monastery with its beautiful setting in the higher reaches of Arunachal Pradesh, was considered the perfect place for young monks to build their patience. The snow-capped Himalayas surrounding the monastery not only provided the best view but also served as a reminder of man’s insignificance and microscopic size on… Continue reading The Flying Monks