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One of the most beautiful symbols in Hindu philosophy is Ardhanarishvara: half Shiva and half Parvati. At first glance, it appears to be a divine form that combines man and woman into a single being. But its deeper meaning goes far beyond gender. For me, Ardhanarishvara teaches that every human being contains both masculine and…
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One thing I have been thinking about lately, and have also noticed in conversations with some people, is how easily we develop tunnel vision in life. When something becomes important to us, we naturally focus on it. A career problem, a relationship, a goal, money, health, or even an idea we strongly believe in can…
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Language, Thought, Communication, and Truth Recently, I attended a philosophy group where we discussed the questions below. It was a great exercise in intellectual curiosity. These questions made me think about how deeply language is connected to the way we think, communicate, learn, and understand the world. Words Are Windows Into Our Thoughts I shared…
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Recently, I went to my first birdwatching event at a local park. I wanted to try something new, spend some time outside, and meet people who enjoy the simple things in life. I expected to see some colorful birds and learn their names and how to identify them. What I did not expect was how…
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Recently, I attended a virtual meeting about an idea I had never really thought about before: the possibility that modern society has lost its sense of the tragic. At first, I thought the idea sounded pessimistic. But the more I read about it, the more I started seeing it in everyday life. I started thinking…
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Life is much shorter than we imagine. Think about it this way: roughly one-third of our lives goes to sleep. Another third goes to work. And much of what remains is consumed by chores, errands, commuting, eating, showering, and the countless small responsibilities of everyday life. What is left? A surprisingly small amount of time…
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I think I have finally found what my faith means to me. My story: I was born Hindu, but I was never someone who could follow things blindly. Whenever elders told me to follow a tradition or practice, I would ask, “Why?” I questioned everything and wanted to understand things for myself. As I grew…
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Fast Enough to Slow Down Yesterday, I attended my first Tai Chi class, and I walked away with something more valuable than I expected. It is a reminder of how important it is to slow down and find balance in life. We live in a world that moves incredibly fast and society rewards fast. We…
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The People We Choose. I believe one of the greatest gifts we have as human beings is the ability to choose our people. Our biological family is given to us. We did not choose them. Friends and a life partner are different. We choose them. Sometimes, the family we choose becomes just as meaningful, and…
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Where Did This Concept Come From? Before we decide whether we believe in work-life balance, we should first understand where the concept came from. This is not an ancient or medieval idea. For most of human history, work and life were not neatly separated into two different worlds. Farming, craftsmanship, trade, raising children, community, and…