Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Fire has occupied a place of immense significance in Hindu tradition since the Vedic age. Revered as Agni, it was regarded not only as a source of light and warmth but as the divine messenger who carried offerings made during…
While Diwali celebrations across India revolve around lights, sweets and fireworks, Nepal has a rather heartwarming tradition that puts the spotlight on an often-overlooked member of the family – the dog. Known as Kukur Tihar, it is a special day…
Yesterday, a visit to a sweet shop during Deepavali set me thinking about one particular sweet. Among the many varieties on display, motichoor laddu seemed to attract an unusual number of customers. Curious about its popularity, I decided to explore…
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of India’s most widely celebrated festivals. Derived from the Sanskrit words dīpa (lamp) and āvalī (row), Deepavali literally means “a row of lamps.” Celebrated on Amavasya (the new-moon day) of the Hindu lunar…
The word echo refers to the repetition or reflection of sound when sound waves bounce off a surface and return to the listener. Interestingly, the word has its roots in ancient Greek mythology, in a tragic love story involving two…
A student once asked his master, “What is Zen?” The master smiled, poured tea into a cup, and continued pouring until it overflowed. “Like this cup,” he said, “your mind is already full. Empty it, and you will begin to…
Recently, I was flipping through AI Agents in Action by Michael Lanham. Inside the book, there’s an interesting detail about the cover page, which is often overlooked. At first glance, it seems like an unusual choice for a book about…
People born in different decades are classified as Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, Generation Z or Generation Alpha. These labels broadly reflect the social, economic, cultural and technological environments in which they grew up. Each generation has defining experiences, although…
The simplest way to understand the difference between a Buddha and a Bodhisattva is this: a Buddha is one who has awakened completely, while a Bodhisattva is one who is dedicated to attaining Buddhahood and helping others along the way.…