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Defying Ageism with Grace: Surfing, Ashtanga, and Dharmic Wisdom for Radical Self‑Acceptance
Set on Kerala’s sunlit coast, this reflection examines how disciplined surfing and Ashtanga yoga transform ageist narratives into self-acceptance and strength. It explores trauma recovery through graded exposure and breath-led practice, clarifying how the nervous system, vagus nerve regulation, and motor learning support performance at any age. The piece distinguishes outward appearance from true health,…
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Why Desires Persist in Kali Yuga: A Dharmic Roadmap to Master Craving, Age, and Satiety
Desire often outlives satiety and age in Kali Yuga, a pattern recognized across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Dharmic teachings trace this persistence to avidya, samskaras, and ego, rather than mere lack of fulfillment. The Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Buddhist suttas, Jain ethics, and Sikh Gurbani converge on a practical cure: ethics, contemplation, and service. This…
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Letter to IMF highlighting Pedophilia in Pakistan
In an attempt to highlight the issue of continuous, relentless and state supported violations of Human Rights of minorities in Pakistan centered around forced under-age marriages for the purpose of religious conversions, I have written a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) director – Ms. Kristalina Georgieva. Here is a copy of the letter