Every human being on the Indian subcontinent looks forward to the monsoon, which is still a seasonal occurrence. Monks, travellers, poets, traders, and scholars have long held it in high regard. Every person on the subcontinent has viewed it from their own point of view, and it is still the focus of heated, multifaceted discussion….
Detachment is the essence of neutrality towards everything We are the universe, and the universe is within us. The individual self (Jiva) and the Divine (Ishwara) reside within our body. Since the Jiva is inherently a manifestation of the Divine, whether it realizes it or not, every effort it makes is ultimately a movement toward…
7 Principles of Art The 7 principles of art are fundamental guidelines that artists use to create balanced and visually engaging works. They help organize the elements of art (such as line, shape, color, texture, form, space, and value) to achieve a successful composition. The 7 principles of art are: Balance: This principle refers to…
The Power of Words 2 written and edited by Binod Dawadi from Kathmandu, Nepal and Sydnie Beaupre from Canada begins with a simple and minimalistic outlook to life. We have poems written by Binod with uncapitalized titles and poems by Sydnie have capitalized titles. The book also contains fictions written by Binod and Sydnie separately….
I took my daughter for shopping. She had to buy her sports shoes and badminton racket. She has her own choices so I left her to make a decision and I got on a call. While the call was still on, I got a shout out, “Mamma, I like this. Taking one size bigger.” I…
Bombay Review and Other Stories by Ravi Valluri is a retelling of history & mythology. It is a simple yet captivating read. The stories in this book are inspired by real life incidents. The book revolves around romance, murders, ambition, politics, legacies, drama, betrayal etc. It will take the readers on a rollercoaster of emotions….
“The journey that I call life is a path we all lead on a personal level. We can only see through our own eyes and we follow what is in our hearts 90% of the time.” I always compare this journey to following the magical yellow brick road, Along the way, we discover courage, heart, and…
Dear Vira, I hope this letter finds you well, my dear adventurer. As you’re about to start Grade 5, I can’t help but notice how quickly time flies! It feels like just yesterday you were learning to walk and exploring everything with wide eyes. And now, you’re getting ready for Grade 5, where there’s so…
If you happen to google freedom you would come across two strikingly different definitions. While “freedom” is defined as the “power” or “right” to act, speak or think as one wants, the other says it’s the state of not being imprisoned. How strikingly bizarre & antonymist!! Isn’t it? Upon analysing, I find even power (which…
The little things in life matter more than anything else. Small moments can provide happiness necessary to face difficult times. This is how love endures. We gather small moments and bind them together. It’s the little, everyday things that gives us the feeling. Find meaning in small things. No way forward is too small. Little…