Conspiracy theories amount to fear-mongering. Fear weakens resistance. Gullible masses believe that the theorists are saviours and willingly do their bidding. Business and advertising join politics in the game. Insurance is sold by instilling fear or stirring emotions about the well-being of kin. Companies selling children’s products largely encash the insecurity of parents. Content factories … Continue reading Conspiratorial Whispers
Life on this planet is complex, or so it seems. We are aware of three planes – aerial, terrestrial and aquatic, but there could be so much more beneath the surface or above the visible blue expanse of the sky. Can we claim to lay down concrete theories with limited knowledge? Space travel will lend … Continue reading Friday Faithfuls – Tree of Life
This prompt is an exciting post for me. During my training programs, I used to take a short break and play a fascinating game. It was a refreshing way to break the monotony and stimulate the mind. Think of a three-digit number (excluding mirror numbers). Let’s say 658. Reverse it – 856. Subtract the lesser … Continue reading Numbers
The North Star is called Dhruv Tara in Indian mythology. The story goes that the younger prince of a kingdom was admonished by his stepmother for going near the throne. Her infamous words – The highest seat is not for everyone. The Prince meditates hard to please the Lord and receives the following blessing: ‘Go … Continue reading North Star – Dhruv Tara
Currently, I’m reading Mahagatha by Satyarth Nayak, an English translation of a book that offers a unique perspective on the epic story. It presents a mythological version of the awe-inspiring origins of the universe. In the intricately linked stories, I witness a fascinating personification of planets and other elements of the Universe. The Creator (Brahma) … Continue reading Is Intelligent Design a Myth?
Interpretationa double-edged swordKnowledge gainedyet mysteries stored Traditions passed from hand to handevolving with each scholar’s stand.for in each word and symbol’s gracelies the power to embrace, The past, the present,and what’s to be,religion or historya legacy of mystery. Friday Faithfuls
Leaping from the ledge, a cat traces a cosmic arc.Her body twists, a celestial spark,as gravity’s grip loosens and time slows down.whiskers catching stardust, she wears a crown. Mid-air, she transforms—a feline acrobat;limbs stretch like shadows, sleek and exact;the laws of physics bend to her will,Grace is woven into every sinew and skill. And then, … Continue reading A ballet complete
I tried a combo of Prose and Poetry here. In the vast expanse of cosmic time, where galaxies dance, and stars chime, I ponder the sublime birth of existence and ask: How did it all begin this rhyme? Was it a single atom, primordial and small, a cosmic seed awaiting its grand call? Did gravity … Continue reading Origins of the Universe: A Cosmic Inquiry
A search for material on glyphs led me to something called 'Maya Glyphs'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgsQndSyfHg Then, I generated images for a glyph to describe Artificial Intelligence. Choose the one you like. Friday Faithfuls
I came across a couple of 2024 predictions by Baba Vanga, a renowned Bulgarian mystic and clairvoyant. After reading your prompt, the one that caught my attention was a famine due to an overpopulated planet bursting at the seams. It is a possible resource crunch after having mindlessly squandered away precious resources. But is it … Continue reading Capricious capers on Baba Vanga’s predictions
