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Hindu Wisdom Beyond Pride: Shattering Ego’s Illusion to Reveal the Sacred in All Creation
This essay examines the illusion of worthlessness through Hindu philosophy and a classic teaching tale, The Search for the Void. It explains how ahaṃkāra (ego) and avidyā (misapprehension) distort judgment, while the Upaniṣadic vision—īśāvāsyam idaṁ sarvam and sarvaṁ khalvidaṁ brahma—reveals intrinsic, relational value. A detailed retelling of the Guru–Śiṣya narrative shows how “void” becomes a…
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A Layman’s Introduction to the Granddaddies of the Liberal Wokes
This blog post delves into the historical roots and key figures of what the author refers to as “the liberal wokes.” It traces the emergence of the Intellectuals as a distinct class, whose intellectual hubris and rejection of traditional wisdom led to a radical reimagining of society. Jean Jacques Rousseau’s role in promoting the idea…