Bharatiya Darshan

Every time a big, terrible case of violence against a woman happens, our whole country erupts in anger. We feel sad, we feel unsafe, and we demand justice. This reaction is understandable, and it shows that as a nation, we have a deep feeling that our women are not safe. But is this feeling the whole story? This question has been on my mind. If you look at statistics for big crimes, India might not be the worst in the world. So why does this label of "unsafe" stick so strongly? I have interacted with many women, and this feeling of being unsafe is very real . It’s not just an illusion. So, where is it coming from? Is it the media? It is largely true that the media's 24/7 coverage of horrible incidents instills a lot of fear, making the world seem scarier than it might be . What's also interesting is the other side of this. Many women in India feel the "West" is safer, but is that really true? Even in developed nations like the US, there are serious safety c...

The Observer Effect on Your Plate: How Your Mind Changes Your Meal ​ Picture this: someone offers you prasada . Instinctively, you cup your hands together, not casually, but with a sense of reverence. A small piece of a laddu or a spoonful of sweet pongal is placed in your palm. You don't just pop it into your mouth. You pause. You hold it for a moment, maybe even touch it to your eyes before eating. It feels different, doesn't it? Not just a hindu thing, same goes with any religion. Even a glass of wine offered in some churches, it is not regular alcohol it is sacramental.  ​Now, think about how you'd eat a regular sweet from a shop. You'd likely just unwrap and eat it without a second thought. But with prasada , there's a palpable feeling that goes beyond mere taste. As someone from the south, this feeling is deeply connected to childhood memories, like the craving for the legendary Tirupati laddu . It didn’t matter who brought it back; getting even a tiny cru...

​In our daily lives, we see it all the time. We see the "Uncle" who spends three hours doing a grand pooja every morning, but then screams at his wife for a small mistake in the kitchen. We see people who visit temples every Saturday but are incredibly arrogant and rude to their drivers or helpers. ​If praying really made someone a "good person," then logically, the best humans on earth should be the "full-time professionals"—the Pujaris, the Fathers, the Maulvis, and the monks. Their whole job is prayer. But we know that’s not always the case. They have the same ego, the same anger, and the same flaws as everyone else. ​The truth we need to face is this: Arrogance and prayer often live in the same house. Sometimes, praying even gives people a "Superiority Complex"—they think they are better than others because they are "closer to God." ​MT: We need to stop confusing "Religious Skill" with "Human Character." Evidence...

We are raised on a strict diet of "Work Hard" and "Don't Give Up." From the time we are in 8th standard, we are told that stress is the fuel for success. But have you ever noticed a strange pattern? The student who is terrified of failing the exam often makes silly mistakes. More you emphasize on importance of exam, there are more chances of developing fear for exam The guy desperate for a girlfriend usually repels everyone. The employee begging for a promotion gets ignored. Why does this happen? Why does "wanting it bad" often push the goal away? Explanation lies in Advaita Vendata backed by modern Quantum Physics (specifically the work of Vadim Zeland). It turns out, "Letting Go" isn't just spiritual advice for monks/rishis in the Himalayas.  "Letting go" is a mechanical necessity for getting what you want.  Here is the simple science behind it. 1. The Mirror World: The Quantum Discovery Vadim Zeland, a quantum physicist, p...