What makes a good life or a life good enough?

How much is really enough? Can we measure life simply by accumulated wealth? Can there be ‘good enough’ good in … More

Happiness needs to be pursued, not simply desired

In the ancient Indian Vedic tradition, happiness is described as ‘purushartha’ meaning ‘pursuit’, something we need to plan, budget and … More

Parenting, Religion and Atheism

All of us have experienced and seen the security and comfort a child derives while being in the company of … More

Can family relationships turn toxic?

We have been conditioned to believe that relationships in the family are always beautiful and full of love and fulfilment. … More

Roles we can play in life

Social roles are the part we play as members of a social group. Based on my observations, I have put … More

True Wealth as per Vedanta

Wealth by definition is the abundance of valuable possessions; a plentiful supply of a particular desirable thing. It is the … More

Why We Need to Understand and Teach Healthy Nationalism

One of my favourite writers Jared Diamond, Professor of Geography at the University of California, LA says that asking whether … More

What is the function of a Human Being

We live in a functional world. The function of a heart is to pump blood, the function of the kidneys … More

The Four types of luck

I mentioned in a previous blog post that there are three key ingredients to success: Hard work, Timing and Luck. … More

How to Create a Nourishing Space for Children to Learn and Grow

One of the most beautiful gifts that Goa (on the West coast of India) bestows on its inhabitants is space- … More