Most of us are familiar with only one model of human motivation: Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. I have been…
The Recipe for a Great Partnership
I have at times challenged the institution of marriage, even criticised it at times for how it has morphed into…
The Religion of the Bhagavad Gita
It’s vacation season in many places in the western world. As travel has opened up after the pandemic, tourist destinations…
Life without Work is Impossible
When I had just entered secondary school, I visited a book exhibition with my father in my hometown. I remember…
Learning the skill of happiness
Fortunately today there is a lot of good research available on the topic of happiness. By relying on philosophers’ careful…
Hormones of Happiness
If there is one aspiration that unites all humans, it is happiness. Every person, irrespective of their gender, race, religion,…
Understanding Samsara
A samsari is similar to a person trying to be debt-free by paying a credit card bill using another credit card.
Listen to the Universe
There are these times…. extraordinary times, when you tune into life, with just the right equipment and orientation, to listen…
Upgrading Great Lost Books to Kindle
I have always been fond of books. They open a window to other worlds, minds and perspectives. Back in my…
Value in Focus: Vairāgyam | Dispassion
I wrote this for a monthly Vedanta newsletter. Reproducing the same article here. There are two main reasons why we…