What is the “Real and Unreal”?
Hi friends lets dip into our depths and interpret the quote below meaningfully. Of course there are no right or wrong answers. Feel free and share your thoughts. My own understanding is that what is...
View ArticleAnnual flower-show 2013 at the Empress Garden
“A single rose can be my garden; a single friend, my world” ~ Leo Buscaglia The Empress Garden at Pune covers a sprawling 39 acres, and is home to many rare species of trees and flowers.The...
View Article“The greatest wealth is Health” ~ Virgil
Well folks I just got discharged from the hospital now fit an fine. It was a 10 day stay and the problem was vertigo and very low sodium levels. The doctors were excellent and their diagnosis was...
View ArticleJust be yourself!
Hi friends this a quote which I’d love to practice. But then why is it so difficult? CHEERS
View ArticleLeave your problems behind
A friend sent me a simple little story with a beautiful moral. Thought I will share it with you “I hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day...
View ArticleWay to happiness – be nothing do nothing!
How often we criticize others. And its mostly because we do not accept others as they are and we judge them according to our own value system. Repeated criticism clutters our mind and we remain in a...
View ArticleFinding God in the smallest of things
The above quote got me thinking. Praying to God is easy because we are in the asking mode – give us good health, peace of mind or forgiveness. We may even thank God for the day and for taking care of...
View ArticleHumility
On the great virtue of humility, A J Cronin outlines the story of Mario, a bright and prosperous boy and his companion Anselmo, relatively dull and poor. Sensing his own capacities, even while young,...
View ArticleAn Arabian Parable – Story of 20 Camels
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View ArticleFaith is our trust in the Divine
Dear friends I am sure you will like this quote especially because it lends itself to different interpretations My take on the above quote is as follows: In the first part for reaching our destination...
View ArticleChina continues to amaze!
Chinese wisdom “He who knows, does not speak, he who speaks does not know” ~ Lao Tsu This is a Guest Post kind courtesy Sanjay who recently did a brief stint in China. He was lucky to attend the...
View ArticleDark clouds bring joy!
Hi folks its been quite sometime since I blogged. We went through a fiercely hot summer with temperatures rising to 114 degree F (46 C). Whenever I visited my herb farm all the farmers had prepared...
View ArticleFury of the Gods!
In the hilly region of Himachal state torrential rain, cloud bursts and flash flood happen annually. Lives and property are always at risk but the recent Himalayan Tsunami is unprecedented. The monsoon...
View ArticleZen Koan ~ Right and Wrong
Koans are interesting little stories with hidden lessons designed by Zen masters. And what makes them fascinating is that they make us think. The best part is that the rational and obvious answer is...
View ArticleHonest work leads to contentment
A one man enterprise: 75 year old Sayaji Rao a lean and sinewy man is a regular feature in our society. Always attired in a simple dress sporting a traditional Gandhi cap he goes around different...
View ArticleBrahma Kamal – a divine experience
On 22 July around 9.30 pm around 9pm my friend Brig. Chowdhry (Chow) called me up to witness the glorious Brahma Kamal in full bloom. I immediately picked up my camera and started walking to his house...
View ArticleA child prays!
Today India celebrates Eid Al Fitr a day of joy and thanksgiving. A very important aspect of Eid is the charity, which Muslims extend to the needy. On this occasion we greet all our friends a Eid full...
View ArticleLife’s quest – Love and Helpfulness
This beautiful poem is worth reading and reflecting upon. The conversation with God in the poem reveals that God expects us to take responsibility for all our actions. Be it to free ourselves of our...
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