Chapter 16

Some skeptics look for flaws in all philosophies, especially philosophies that strive to explain the nature and purpose of existence. They argue that all such [...]

If we see someone walking with drooped shoulders, we might judge them as lethargic – till we notice that they are carrying a huge burden [...]

When we strive to lead a godly life, we soon realize that some of us are innately inclined towards God, while others aren’t. We may [...]

Many people adopt a materialistic lifestyle without thinking about its implications. A materialistic worldview implies that we have come from nowhere because we didn’t exist [...]

Suppose a person is trapped in a cold cage. They will naturally look for a way to escape. But if inside the cage they are [...]

Illusion sometimes captivates us, as when we see a mirage in a desert. When allured, we can find a way out of illusion if, say, [...]

Egoistic people think and talk only about themselves: “I went here, I achieved this, I experienced this, I am so great.” Even if others talk [...]

When we become addicted to some unhealthy habit, we may try to give it up, but may keep relapsing. The illusion of pleasure may be [...]

Some people equate humility with lack of self-respect. However, the humble respect their self so much that they are ready to do whatever it takes [...]

The greed that is present in all human hearts makes us covet for more and more things, way beyond what we need. Such greed, though [...]

If a charioteer is inattentive, the horses will take the chariot where they want instead of going where the charioteer needs to go. The Bhagavad-gita [...]

Today’s culture propagates that we can solve our problems by getting more – more money, more possessions, more comforts. But does getting more make us [...]

Suppose we are being chased by thieves. While fleeing from them, those who we take shelter of turn out to be kidnappers. The thieves would [...]

Forgiveness is often commended as a stellar virtue, as in the Bhagavad-gita (16.03). However, forgiving often seems difficult because we equate it with forgetting. And [...]

Some children have toys piling up in their rooms. Still, they crave more and more toys. And if they can’t get one new toy, they [...]

Today, humanity is the greatest danger to humanity – not just by direct attacks by humans on other humans but also by human exploitation of [...]

Suppose the knowledge about road signs that we studied for getting a driving license has become inert within us. It has gone so much to [...]

We all want to be happy. However, where we seek that happiness determines whether we will become happy or not. Quite often we look for [...]