Tw: violence, murder, sexual assault, Hinduphobia If you’ve been following the news about what’s been happening in Bangladesh you’ve probably heard of the mob violence, gang rapes, murders and temple desecration that has been carried out against the Hindu minority in the country. If not, then I encourage you to read more about it inFortsätt läsa ”Large scale mob violence happening against Hindus in Bangladesh”
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India is still struggling for air
And the wave of COVID-19 has now also spread to Nepal. What is happening in both countries is nothing less of horrifying, with hospitals overrun, over 3000 deaths per day (these are only the reported cases) and crematoriums running 24/7. One is at a loss for words to describe the situation. It’s easy to feelFortsätt läsa ”India is still struggling for air”
Help India!
If you have being following the news lately, you have probably heard about what is happening in India. The country has become the latest epicenter for the COVID-19 pandemic and the disease is spreading like a tsunami amount the population. With the health infrastructure so overwhelmed that hospitals are forced to turn patients away, peopleFortsätt läsa ”Help India!”
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Wise words from an Indian Sadhu on smoking weed:
Excerpt from chapter one – Finding the self
This is an excerpt from a novella that will be published in the near future. More information about this chapter’s topic and its inspiration will come at the end of this post. “The story goes such: There once was a young woman who sought a husband. She had a list of requirements for her futureFortsätt läsa ”Excerpt from chapter one – Finding the self”
Inspiration
Currently working on the last chapter of the novella and seeking inspiration from the poetry of the Indian saint Kabir, who is the closest thing I have to a guru. Although he has been dead for centuries, his poetry has taught me more about the Divine and leading a spiritual life than any living person.Fortsätt läsa ”Inspiration”
A time for peace and a time to hiss
The second-last chapter of my novella is finally finished. It took way longer than I’d planned but writer’s block strikes when it strikes. I’m just happy I got it done at last. Much of what that particular chapter is about is a difficult and perhaps controversial subject: When, if ever, is it right to useFortsätt läsa ”A time for peace and a time to hiss”
Happy Gita Jayanti!
“Through selfless service, you will always be fruitful and find the fulfillment of your desires” – Bhagavad Gita I find it fitting to start off this blog on this day of Gita Jayanti, otherwise known as the birthday of the Bhagavad-Gita. About two years ago I stumbled upon an English audiobook translation of this sacredFortsätt läsa ”Happy Gita Jayanti!”