Kashmir Shaivism : The Triple Doctrine
Dr Satish K Kapoor Kashmir Shaivism is a mixture of tantric esoterism, yogic contemplative methods and upanishadic monism. It combines…Read more
September 30, 2016
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Teachers and Teaching
Two weeks ago when I was chatting on the phone with my sister in India our conversation veered to a…Read more
September 26, 2016
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When a house becomes a Home
We have had some wicked snowstorms here when vision is completely obliterated by swaths of simply white nothingness, where the…Read more
September 16, 2016
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Treasures of our Planet
One freezing winter day last year while walking in the mall our feet stopped, of their own volition, in front…Read more
September 10, 2016
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Treasures of our Planet – By Purabi Das
Treasures of our Planet:- One freezing winter day last year while walking in the mall our feet stopped, of their…Read more
September 9, 2016
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The other face of Rain – By Purabi
We had a rainfall last week, deluge really, the dry grass and concrete lapped up its merciful moisture only to…Read more
September 7, 2016
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Sri Harimandir Sahib : The Sacred Sikh Shrine – II – Dr Satish K Kapoor
Countless devotees laid down their lives to preserve the glory of Harimandir at different times of history. When in 18th…Read more
August 28, 2016
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Loading...CLEANSING MIND AND HEART : THE INDIAN CONTEXT – Dr Satish K Kapoor
“ Character nation is that on which the destiny of a nation is built. One cannot have a great with…Read more
August 28, 2016
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Grand Finalé – By Purabi Das
We visited the CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) last week. As in years past this is an outing we look forward…Read more
August 28, 2016
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Different faces of Loyalty – By Purabi Das
We have humans who have been loyal to a cause under excruciating circumstances. Take the example of Khudiram Bose, who…Read more
August 28, 2016
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Sri Harimandir Sahib : The Sacred Sikh Shrine
Dr Satish K Kapoor Sri Harimandir Sahib,the sacred Sikh shrine in Amritsar(Punjab), called also Darbar Sahib or the Golden Temple,…Read more
August 12, 2016
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In the heat of the day – Purabi Das
In the heat of the day:- I could never imagine that one day I would be tempted to write about…Read more
August 12, 2016
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Road trip…..from Toronto to Manhattan, New York
What better way to enjoy summer in North America than taking a road trip. We do it the last long…Read more
August 5, 2016
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A piece of Heaven
A few years into my first job in Canada and I started thinking of books. Like in studying. I wanted…Read more
July 15, 2016
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THE TALE OF SYAMANTAK MANI CALLED KOHINOOR
Dr Satish K Kapoor Literally, the word Kohinoor (Koh-i-Noor, Koh-i-Nur) means “Mountain of light”. The expression was first used by…Read more
July 8, 2016
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School’s out…..And, back to school deals!
This morning at breakfast I was skimming through the pages of a magazine, this one I look forward to receiving…Read more
July 6, 2016
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Nirmalas : Vedanti Sikh Saints
-Dr Satish K Kapoor Guru Gobind Singh,10th Sikh Master, and founder of the Khalsa(1699), was an accomplished scholar and…Read more
July 1, 2016
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The Lighter Side
I recently met up with a friend, one of my writing buddies actually. Living at opposite ends of the city…Read more
July 1, 2016
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THREE MYSTICAL POEMS
DR SATISH K KAPOOR INFINITE AM I “I am That, I am.” My “i” is “I”. Finity is…Read more
June 24, 2016
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Parents are For Ever
Father’s Day is just past, I see countless messages on Facebook dedicated to fathers all over the world. It warms…Read more
June 24, 2016
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Yoga Brings Infinity Closer
Dr Satish K Kapoor Etymologically, yoga means yoke or union. Academically, it is one of the six orthodox systems…Read more
June 17, 2016
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A daily dose of wonder
In years past we have travelled miles through various states in India, some with only a backpack. We learned how…Read more
June 17, 2016
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Satsanga Brings one Closer to God
DR SATISH K. KAPOOR Satsanga is to commune with the Truth to live in it, and to become it, Just …Read more
June 12, 2016
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Makings of a Student
While walking this morning enjoying the quiet rustle of breeze through the leaves, quite suddenly I was reminded of my…Read more
June 12, 2016
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IS ART DIVINE ?
– Dr Satish K Kapoor “Fertilisation of the soul is the reason for the necessity of art.” Alfred North Whitehead,…Read more
June 5, 2016
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An Equal Playing Field
Listening to the radio every morning as I start the day has been a habit I enjoy and encourage. I…Read more
June 4, 2016
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Legacy
It was September 2014 when I reached the most important decision in my professional life. This thought had been ticking…Read more
May 29, 2016
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IF I WAS A BIRD
Today is fall, Tomorrow it’s spring Oh I can’t wait for the birds to sing. Three little birds Went…Read more
May 29, 2016
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THE BULB ONION: I Embody the Mystery of Existence.
I resemble a bulb but I do not emit light- though I ignite the digestive fire. I do not…Read more
May 29, 2016
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Journey of the faithful
What does the word pilgrimage mean? It could mean a journey to a sacred place or shrine, this being the…Read more
May 20, 2016
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Chance Encounters ….
Have you ever come across someone who has appeared for a random instant but made a lasting impression? It has…Read more
May 13, 2016
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Adi Shankara: Paragon of Advaita Vedanta
Dr Satish K Kapoor As a sage, scholar, philosopher, poet, dialectician, religious reformer, and an exegete of sacred texts, Adi…Read more
May 13, 2016
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Going away or… forced to leave?
The day arrived when my brother moved to another city to start his first job. This happened right after our…Read more
May 8, 2016
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Gita and Gandhi
Dr Satish K Kapoor The Bhagavadgita, a religious classic of perennial worth, is an inexhaustible source of divine…Read more
May 8, 2016
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Be Nice to Trees
There once was an old tree Who lived his life in glee…Read more
May 8, 2016
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Silence is Strength: Silence is Beautiful
I was having dinner with a friend at a restaurant. We hadn’t seen each other for several months so there…Read more
April 29, 2016
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PALASHA : THE BRAHMA-VRIKSHA OF THE PURANAS
DR SATISH K. KAPOOR Palasha ( Butea monosperma) is considered to be the embodiment the Absolute Reality( Brahma), and…Read more
April 29, 2016
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Father’s House
Father’s house when translated in Bengali is “Baper bari.” It is of singular importance to a newly married girl who…Read more
April 22, 2016
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Education and the Higher Values
Dr. Satish K. Kapoor Education is an instrument as well as a catalyst of social transformation. Social change can…Read more
April 22, 2016
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Gifts we receive.
Many of us have played “Secret Santa” at work. It is fun and always a huge success in setting the…Read more
April 15, 2016
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The Legacy of Jainism
Dr Satish K Kapoor Jainism is not the child of Hinduism as Christianity is of Judaism, nor a reactionary religious…Read more
April 15, 2016
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IN DEATH LIES IMMORTALITY OSHO ON DEATH – II
Dr Satish K Kapoor The idea of death as being the apogee of life ought to make one jubilant. It…Read more
April 8, 2016
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Another World
A friend of mine once told me the most traumatic time in her entire life was when she was cleaning…Read more
April 8, 2016
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That most elusive of all things…The First Job
This takes me back to the time when I was newly arrived to Canada, a shy young woman trying her…Read more
April 1, 2016
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“Death is a Beginning, a Resurrection” Osho on Death
Dr.Satish K. Kapoor Existence hangs on the twin poles of birth and death. But while the occasion of birth is…Read more
April 1, 2016
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The Race
There are so many things I can say when I read the words above, yet, whatever I will say will…Read more
March 26, 2016
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SHUN PREJUDICE
– Dr Satish K. Kapoor “Which is the worst race in the world?” asked an eminent anthropologist from his students…Read more
March 25, 2016
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Family Matters
A few days ago I was on my way to the doctor’s office. My head pounded, my eyes were “great…Read more
March 18, 2016
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EDUCATION, LIFE AND HIGHER VALUES
-Dr Satish K Kapoor ‘I resolve to discard all the false values And accept ever true ideals of life.’ -Yajurveda,…Read more
March 18, 2016
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Leaving Home
By: Purabi Das My Canadian pen-pal wanted me to attend her school as an exchange student. I was…Read more
March 11, 2016
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Understanding Hinduism
Dr Satish K Kapoor Hinduism has a pentagonal character: 1) It stands for a civilization as old as…Read more
March 11, 2016
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Plants used in Shiva-worship
– Dr Satish K Kapoor In Hinduism plants are both worshipped and used in worship.The flora associated with the worship…Read more
March 4, 2016
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ANDHSHRADDHA: Sail or Sink?
By Fairy Chauhan A lot of articles are seen these days going around judging people who believe or don’t believe…Read more
February 26, 2016
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Why is the Cow worshipped by Hindus ?
Dr Satish K Kapoor A recent newspaper report says that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi- led ISIS has created a separate unit…Read more
February 26, 2016
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Involution or evolution : The Metaphysics of creation
Dr Satish K kapoor In the Vedic literature, creation has been likened to yajña-a cosmic sacrifice- which Purusha, the…Read more
February 12, 2016
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Service = Love in Action
Dr Satish K Kapoor Service is love in action. Love is a matter of profound tender feelings, and of refined…Read more
February 12, 2016
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Violators of the Qur’anic Orders
Prof. Dr. Munir M. Hasan A few days ago, one of my friends sent me a video of a Pakistani…Read more
February 5, 2016
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Living Righteously.
Dr Satish K Kapoor While the outer pollution contaminates natural surroundings, inner pollution causes damage to the psychic being and…Read more
February 5, 2016
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Loading...Ancient Hindu rituals are a reflection of science.
Dr Satish K. Kapoor Indian religious thoughts have seldom been in conflict with science, as both are believed to compliment…Read more
January 29, 2016
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