“Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating.” ― O. Henry, The Gift of the Magi Introduction Buddha lived sometime during the period 563-483 BCE. Only isolated events from the period before he attained enlightenment have been preserved. Also, some parts of the stories about his early life might be […]
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“This whole universe is Brahman. In Tranquility, let one worship It, As that from which he came forth, As that into which he will be dissolved, As that in which he breathes.” – Chandogya Upanishad 3.14.1 Introduction Everything in the world is made from smaller pieces. For example, a car is made from metal pieces that are […]
“A good act does not wash out the bad, nor a bad act the good. Each should have its own reward.” ― George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings Introduction We are all afraid to die. At least most of us are. I believe that the fear of death arises out of the mystery […]