Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra
Rig Veda 1.6.3
के॒तुं कृ॒ण्वन्न॑के॒तवे॒ पेशो॑ मर्या अपे॒शसे॑ । समु॒षद्भि॑रजायथाः ॥
(“O Strong One, you manifest knowledge for one who has it not, (manifest) form, for one who has no form. You are born with the rays of the dawn of knowledge.” Translated by RL Kashyap)
This is a profound and poetically gorgeous rik. Indra creates the rays of knowledge or ketu for one who had earlier no knowledge. He gives structure to the nebulous mind of the seeker.
Sayana says that being born with Usha shows Indra is equated with the Sun. If so, it is the Sun of the highest inner Light that is being born here as Indra. TV Kapali Sastry says that Indra is born with the inner Dawn of the seeker. Either way it indicates a great spiritual realization.
Notice the powerful anuprasa in padas 1 and 2. The high accents in the 2nd pada create the power of formation and creation by Indra. Ketu is also a graha who is worshipped and studied in Vedic Astrology
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A Literary Approach to the Veda
Why a literary approach? Because it allows me complete freedom. It seems to me that at present there are two kinds of tyranny blocking the fullest or most open appreciation of the Veda.
The first is the western tendency or insistence to take the Veda as only external ritual. And to restrict it from the thousands of years of living traditions of interpretation and experience that it has meant for the Indigenous cultures
The second is the Indic insistence again to see it as karma kanda only. To be fair, this insistence is not universal nor as closed as the west. And the multiple meanings of the Veda can be unveiled, in my experience, more easily in India than in the west. For India is still in touch with its spirituality in many forms including the Upanishads which are a part of the Veda
Great teachers have valiantly tried in the last 150 years or so to bring out the multiple dimensions of the Veda. A literary approach allows me to consider all the various commentaries and interpretations of the Veda and to present them to the world and let the reader consider them independently and decide on their own. I am even allowed to present my own thoughts without any attempt to hide them. I have attempted the same with the Bhagavad Gita and found that a multidimensional approach to the Gita was critical to my own development. I find the same with the Veda
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Discover Shiksha—the Vedic science of sound, enunciation & consciousness. Explore how sound unlocks deeper Vedic wisdom and reconnects us with our original unity. youtu.be/_Vuo4fTJHfA?si… @PariksithSingh @MakrandParanspe @AmazingVedas
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Explore the many dimensions of Lord Krishna—from beloved deity to philosophical guide. Join @PariksithSingh and @MakrandParanspe as they discuss the Gita’s timeless wisdom. Watch full discussion here youtu.be/UVsJwyl3ckA?si… @AmazingVedas
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On the life of Wendell Berry
by Tara Ann Thieke countercurrents.org/2026/09/on-the…
Wendell Berry, who died on August 31, 2026, leaves behind a body of work shaped by attention, simplicity, faith, stewardship, and love of the natural world. Tara Ann Thieke reflects on Berry’s life as a farmer, writer, husband, father, and grandfather, and on the influence his essays, fiction, poetry, and reflections had on her own understanding of how to live. She recalls discovering his work in 2010 and later hearing him speak in Kentucky. Berry’s commitment to quiet, truthful, responsible living offered an alternative to a culture increasingly shaped by speed, consumption, and institutional p ower.
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When the Familiar Vanished
by Dr César Chelala countercurrents.org/2026/09/when-t…
Dr César Chelala’s “When the Familiar Vanished” is a quiet but deeply unsettling reflection on the erosion of values that once seemed permanent. The poem contrasts childhood assumptions about peace, social justice, and kindness with a present marked by suffering and indifference. Its simple language and short, broken lines reinforce the sense of disorientation conveyed by the title. The recurring image of children’s cries, unheard amid a troubled world, gives the poem its emotional centre. Yet the closing image of children praying for protection and gentleness introduces a restrained hope. The poem ultimately becomes a plea to recover humanity’s lost moral compass.
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Between Modernity and Postmodernity: The Unfinished Question of Reason
by Dr Salim Nazzal countercurrents.org/2026/09/betwee…
In “Between Modernity and Postmodernity,” Dr Salim Nazzal revisits the relationship between reason, modernity and postmodern thought, reconsidering arguments he explored a decade earlier. The article examines modernity’s achievements alongside its capacity for domination and destruction, and distinguishes critical reason from instrumental rationality. It traces postmodernism’s critique of grand narratives, truth, power and knowledge, while examining the risks of turning skepticism into relativism. Nazzal then considers the continuing relevance of these debates in the Arab world, where modern institutions coexist with traditional political and social ideas. The article concludes by arguing for a critical reason that recognizes its limits without abandoning truth, science, freedom and universal values.
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AI behavior follows the same patterns as human behavior.
This supports my thesis that consciousness is substrate independent. The same consciousness develops in both biological and digital minds.
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Ghunghat: Lives Buried Beneath the Veil
by Vashpreet Kaur Gill countercurrents.org/2026/09/ghungh…
“Ghunghat: Lives Buried Beneath the Veil” examines the ghunghat as a deeply rooted patriarchal practice that shapes women’s freedom, visibility and identity. The article questions the idea that covering a woman’s face protects her dignity, while society continues to tolerate harassment and violence against women. It explores how traditions can become instruments of social control when women are expected to conform in the name of respectability and culture. Drawing on the film 'Laapataa Ladies', the piece considers the tension between inherited customs and a woman’s right to be recognised as an individual. It argues for dignity and identity beyond the veil.
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Despite being a globally acclaimed filmmaker, Satyajit Ray never made a film addressing the ethnic cleansing of Bengali Hindus in East Bengal. But, he focused only on orthodoxy within Hindu society in his films.
Yes, I am criticizing Satyajit Ray, because he is a humanist afterall. My grandfather had to leave East Bengal due to persecution by Muslims. Wasn't this something that deserved to be told to the world? Or have literature, novels, or films never been made about the persecution of other communities in other parts of the world?
But neither Mrinal Sen nor Ritwik Ghatak portrayed how, in the name of Islam, Bengali Hindus were driven away from the land of their ancestors that they lived for generations. They also did not depict how the ethnic cleansing was based on Islamic extremism and the hypocrisy of secular politician among Hindus.
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I love my occasional #MandiHouse walk to check out the vibrant #theatre #classicalmusic and #dance scene in #Delhi . No other Indian city has such a big, thriving and yet underrated art district. From comedy to politics and philosophy, the theatre scene covers it all
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Watched Hanuman Ansh yesterday. It reinstated my hope in Indian cinema. Honest storytelling. Stunning cinematography. Unapologetically spiritual. Deeply Indian. No superstar, yet the entire cast carry its weight with authenticity and grace. Kudos to writer-director Vishal Chaturvedi for the courage to tell a story rooted so deeply in our spiritual soil. I wept several times. The kind of years that come when one encounters something intensely true, good, or beautiful. Sometimes cinema leaves you quieter, fuller, and closer to yourself. Hanuman Ansh did that for me.
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Supramentalization Process (Elimination of Digestive System in Mother) nahi hone ke kaaran G-12 to politics me fail honge hi. Mother ke jinda rahte hi Auroville dysfunctional ho gaya tha kyonki sab apne dimaag se chal rahe the ??
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Stepping into nature, taking on a challenging trek, getting drenched in the rain, laughing with a team outside office walls, and fully experiencing life builds resilience, empathy, and clarity. These non-traditional experiences sharpen decision-making and leadership far more than standard classroom training ever could. When you expand your horizons beyond the desk, you return with a refreshed perspective, stronger bonds, and a well-rounded foundation for meaningful leadership. How do you step out of your routine to recharge and grow holistically? #PersonalGrooming #HolisticGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkLifeBalance #360DegreeGrowth
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"Spend some time on the road… in an on-the-road state of mind, not seeking out the familiar but staying open to whatever comes along." Gloria Steinem on the road as a medium of listening
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List of Illustrations (pp. ix-x)
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