On Dharma III: The Rules of the Game

December 20, 2015UncategorizedCulture, Dharma, Society, YogaN.R.I.pathi

In times of great trial, it becomes difficult for individuals to accept or even comprehend great tragedies that may befall them, their loved ones, or their societies. Calamaties undoubtedly cause sensory overload leading to tragic hysteria and frantic calls for … Read the rest

[Reprint Post] Prema is not Moha

December 19, 2015UncategorizedBuddha, Culture, Dharma, ICS, Mahabharata, Ramayana, SocietyAdmin

The following Post was originally published at Andhra Cultural Portal on April 27, 2014

We have received some offline questions (though comment questions are preferable since all can see) about why, if I think Prema/Bhakti is the highest of qualities, … Read the rest

On Dharma II: Rta vs Rna

December 18, 2015UncategorizedDharma, Mahabharata, Society, VedaN.R.I.pathi

Of late it has become fashionable for some profit-minded pseudo-intellectuals to cite Rna or indebtedness as the motivation for dharma. This is incorrect. Because our very existence in this world is a test of character, our own selfish obligation is … Read the rest

[Reprint Post] Dharmic Development II

December 15, 2015UncategorizedBusiness, Culture, Development, Dharma, ICS, SocietyAdmin

A version of this Post was published on Andhra Cultural Portal on July 9,2015

In the wake of the current and expanding global financial crisis (we mean 2015, not 2008–so hard to keep track these days…), an opportunity to revisit … Read the rest

Shubha Deepavali (2015)

November 11, 2015UncategorizedBuddha, Dharma, Festivals, Greetings, ICP, Jain, Sanatana, SikhAdmin

Shubh Deepavali! Happy Diwali! Happy Tihar! and all the many regional variations of this sacred festival. Deepavali is the great utsav that unites us all, being celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists alike.