Archive for November 2009

Appa’s Fountain Pen

Nov 1st, 2009 | By Editor Upanishabd | Category: Children's Upanishabd

To me, the pen was symbolic of Appa’s blessings. To him, it was just another pen. But, perhaps, he knew what I felt about it, in his heart of hearts.



A Question Of Balance

Nov 1st, 2009 | By Editor Upanishabd | Category: Editor's Upanishabd

If nature resembles law, to inquire of nature is to question time, circumstance and so on. There is no “original” state in nature. What may have been natural, at one time, could be a figment of imagination later.



Leap Beyond Faith

Nov 1st, 2009 | By Editor Upanishabd | Category: Literature-Books

It has always been a delicate territory to tread — the parallels between science and religion. Besides, the very idea of such a “bond,” albeit not all-encompassing, in terms of both precept and percept, rubs people the wrong way — on both sides of the “barrier.”



Two Divine

Nov 1st, 2009 | By Editor Upanishabd | Category: Looking Glass

Myths regarding divinity — right from the most archaic exemplars of culture to the most complex and sophisticated thoughts — are amazing spiritual creations. When it comes to deities, gods, goddesses and celestial beings of different types, diverse aboriginal cultures reflect remarkable archetypal contents. The concept of divine twins is one of them.



Change To Transform

Nov 1st, 2009 | By Editor Upanishabd | Category: Literature-Books

“Thinking For A Change” helps you to rethink the way you think. Instead of minimising risks, it maximises your inherent potential — the natural ability to create, communicate, and lead in every area of life. Its user-friendly approach also focuses on everybody’s commonplace needs: from designing and mapping out your life goals to making the best out of a business meeting.



Weightiness Of Being

Nov 1st, 2009 | By Editor Upanishabd | Category: Life-Culture

The immensity of waiting, the pain and disappointment, are all necessary to help anyone soar beyond, to search and strive for new heights, new creative echelons. If you are still, your wings folded, you are waiting and learning.