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The dilemma of a King?

Lost Loves  (Arshia Sattar; 2011) Exploring Rama's Anguish The question is whether the so-called divine scriptures are indeed infallible sacred decree or just mere guides for humanity to use as a precursor the complete the building block of life. Is it really God's orders or is it the human interpretation of what is best for mankind? I f the holy texts are indeed supreme, can it be deliberated or argued? We, the human race, used to live at a time when avenues were open for debates. Paradoxically, at this time and age when literacy is at its highest peak since the beginning of history, these doors are precariously shut. No place for questioning! Are the powers that be hiding something? I had always been under the impression t hat a King by the name of Rama as a human in flesh and blood, did actually walk on Earth. His subjects were have been awed by the dramas that revolved around the royal family. Their actions and decisions must have been closely watched by his cit...

When Einstein Met Tagore

I do not pretend to fully understand the discourse that happened between these two pillars of human civilisation, one from the literary wing and the other from a man of science. Read and try to understand, if you can... http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2012/04/27/when-einstein-met-tagore/ by  Maria Popova Collision and convergence in Truth and Beauty at the intersection of science and spirituality. On July 14, 1930,  Albert Einstein  welcomed into his home on the outskirts of Berlin the Indian philosopher  Rabindranath Tagore . The two proceeded to have one of the most stimulating, intellectually riveting conversations in history, exploring the  age-old friction  between  science and religion .  Science and the Indian Tradition: When Einstein Met Tagore  recounts the historic encounter, amidst a broader discussion of the intellectual renaissance that swept India in the early twentieth century, germinating a curious osmosis of ...

Why these intermediaries?

For Protection? The Monolith! Conversations in a trip through the journey of life.... HL : You know, I have had it up to here with the chief priest of temple. I have religiously been going to this temple for God knows how long but when I need help, the chief priest gives me the run around. Sometimes, I think he only serves the rich and famous, not a poor nobody like me! FG : Why don't you ask his assistant to help you? HL : His assistant rather has his boss do the consultation for fear of hurting him. FG : What kind of out-of-this-world help that you are seeking that only the chief of chieftains can help? HL : No, just wanted him to help me with my astronomical stars and charts so that I can do the necessary prayers! FG : For what? HL : Huh? So that I can do a proper prayer for blessing. FG : For what? HL : Huh? The Gods sent this? FG : Do you believe in God? Do you believe that He is omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient? If you do, then yo...