The Primitive Indian

  The blind race towards material possessions turns humans into mere effigies of destruction. Today, we are human in form only, lacking values and morals. In our pursuit of enhancing the standards of life, we have forgotten the virtues that define a true human being. Just as gold has been considered a global standard for trade due to its purity, we fail to trust our own kin due to misunderstandings. Perhaps greed is the root cause of this. In fact, the greedier we become, the more miserly our lives become. The real value of money does not lie in accumulation but in giving. While everyone is busy accumulating wealth, a few take steps toward the upliftment of society. This charitable attitude stems from the virtue of compassion, one of the many virtues within us. Both greed and compassion exist inside us, but today we are more inclined toward greed, and perhaps have forgotten compassion. We all know about the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. He exemplifies purity...

  The path toward development often involves derootment. Derootment refers to a disruption or disconnection when change occurs. While change is inevitable, when it happens unnaturally, it can be dangerous. Today, many countries participating in the rat race of development and modernity are lamenting the effects of climate change. There is no doubt that the ongoing climate crisis has anthropogenic origins. The disasters happening around the world right now are the result of unplanned and illegal developmental activities carried out in the name of modernity and progress.  Over time, we have become what we call "civilized," but are we truly civilized? We are the greatest threat to the beautiful life systems of this wonderful creation. We are the most reckless exploiters of the richest nature. But nature has a way of balancing herself, and she does this in many ways. One of the best examples is Greta Thunberg, a Swedish environmental activist, who faced personal anxiety and publi...

  We are living in a world where most of the people are doing their duty for themselves. We are forgetting the values of empathy and humanity which are the dharmas of a human being. The concept of unconditional love is now seems impossible. The spirit of selfless love is now invisible. The ego and self driven energies supersede the calmness of mind .  Albeit we cherish Mahatma Gandhi for his majestic charismatic personality but we forget to follow him and his life lessons, the qualities of determination and consistent action which poured the seed of great revolution against the British. Gandhi was determined to challenge British colonial rule, specifically the unjust salt tax imposed on Indians. This tax forbade Indians from collecting or producing salt, a basic necessity, forcing them to buy it from the British at inflated prices and for the common man sake ,what Gandhi and his companions did is written in golden letters in history. The Civil Disobedience movement which put t...

  During a time when racial discrimination was at its peak in the USA, and white Americans treated Black people in extremely inhumane ways, a woman named Harriet Tubman performed wonders. She risked her life to rescue many African Americans from slavery. Tubman helped build the Underground Railroad, guiding countless innocent people to freedom. Her care for her people extended beyond their escape, as she provided them with shelter, food, and guidance, embodying both self-sacrifice and a nurturing spirit. She is a prime example of selfless love and the true spirit of compassion. Let's dig out our own scriptures to find out the same qualities of selfless love and compassion from the life of MAA skandamata. In Hinduism, each form of Goddess Durga embodies unique aspects of life, spirituality and divine energy. One of the most important forms of Maa Durga Skandamata is the fifth form of Navadurga, worshiped on the fifth day of Navratri. As the name suggests, Skandamata was the mother o...

  The thirst for bold experiments often leads to great innovation. Yes, you heard it right. Two brothers from the United States, Wilbur and Orville Wright, bicycle mechanics with limited technical knowledge and inadequate resources, invented the first powered, controlled flight in 1903, sparking a revolution in the transportation sector. Today, the aviation industry has made life easier, more comfortable, and has significantly reduced travel time. Inner strength and a positive attitude are essential qualities for every innovation. Positivity has the power to turn any bad situation into a good one. Despite lacking formal knowledge of aviation and not having many resources, the Wright brothers’ inner strength and positivity changed the future of transportation. It was the beginning of a new era of innovation. They created something monumental from almost nothing. Now  let's take a close view in the life of MAA Kushmanda from Indian scriptures to analyse the same qualities of inn...

  Discrimination is often a byproduct of societal development. Every society, throughout its development, has been affected by some form of discrimination. However, everything has an end. In the nineteenth century, racial discrimination in the USA was at its peak. This inhuman practice persisted for years. In 1955, the massive Montgomery Bus Boycott took place as a protest against racial discrimination. A Black African American woman named Rosa Parks was humiliated when she was asked to give up her seat for a white passenger, sparking a protest. Many others from the Black community joined her in a peaceful movement. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as a leader during this time. After 381 days of protest, which became a key moment in the American Civil Rights Movement, justice was achieved. The U.S. Supreme Court declared segregation on public buses unconstitutional. This is a powerful story of courage and justice. Their collective strength of courage against oppression led to a s...

A long time ago, King Robert the Bruce hid in a cave after losing his Scottish crown to the English six times in a row. While hiding in that cave, he regained his courage and strength by observing the perseverance of a spider attempting to escape from the cave. After continuous, devoted efforts, the spider finally succeeded. This inspiring story from history highlights the power of perseverance and dedication—qualities that are essential to achieving any goal. Now, let's dive into Indian scriptures to explore a similar saga of perseverance from the life of Maa Brahmacharini. Maa Brahmacharini is one other form of Goddess Durga worshiped on the second day of Navratri. As the name suggests, Brahmacharini represents one who practices chastity and penance and leads a life of spiritual pursuits.  Bramha+Acharini i.e the women who follow the path of God .She is depicted as a peaceful deity holding a rosary in one hand and a water vessel (kamandalu) in the other. The  rosary is the s...

The strength to fly high comes from staying grounded. Humans are not birds, and to fly high means being kind-hearted and altruistic, looking after everyone we possibly can. That is where real strength lies. This attitude of benevolence stems from the virtue of groundedness. Navratri is a time to praise Maa Shailaputri, the first form of Goddess Durga. We should learn the qualities of groundedness and strength from Maa Shailaputri. Her name "Shailaputri" translates to the "Daughter of the Mountain" (Shaila means mountain, and Putri means daughter), signifying her birth as the daughter of the Himalayas in her incarnation as Goddess Parvati. Her divine form and story carries profound symbolism and teachings that guide devotees toward a higher path of life. Indian scriptures is where the story of Maa Shailaputri comes from.In her previous birth, she was Goddess Sati, the first consort of Lord Shiva. After Sati immolated herself in protest against her father, Prajapati D...

  In the beautiful universe, God created and developed women in a unique way. In every aspect,such as from body to beauty, from emotional attachment to physical careness and others,women always a step ahead of her male counterparts.woman is the source of emotion, the bucket of love ,the storehouse of Power and the cause of all creation. Every creation is wonderful and that wonder happens due to a woman. She does multiple roles in everyone life as daughter, sister, wife and so on. For this great and indefatigable contribution to the civilized society,the dwellers of this holy land i.e Bharat, worshiped women as the Goddess. From each role she played, the most important and irreversible one is the role of a mother.  In the words of Khalil Gibran , “ The most beautiful word on the lips of mankind is the word "Mother," and the most beautiful call is the call of "Ky mother(MAA). It is a word full of hope and love, a sweet and kind word coming from the depths of the heart. The...