The mind is like a mirror
The mind is like a mirror, whatever comes in front of it is reflected in it. But a mirror doesn’t cry, “Oh, I got dirty!” when a dirty pictu...
How does one get rid of hatred
Put yourself in the shoes of the person you hate. A youth came to me once and said, “I hate my uncle, I cannot stand him”. I said, “Okay, yo...
Birthday thoughts
In temples, deities are covered with so many garlands (that people offer), but all that the divine really wants is a smile from you; that sh...
The Fundamental Basis of Violence
Violence and nonviolence do not depend on an act but on the intention behind it. The basis of violence is anger, lust, hatred, jealousy, gre...
Why Do People Hate Poetry?
The recent controversy over the coverage of Sarah Howe 's T. S. Eliot prize win has highlighted again the problems the British press has...
