In nature, nothing is static, there is always a change that is manifested in a rhythmic alternation of cycles of activity and passivity, light and darkness, good and bad. As Pharaoh’s dream of seven fat and seven skinny cows tells us, after a period of fertility comes a drought, after activity, growth, and development comes … Read more
There are those who glorify the past, the golden times long gone, in other words, the “good old days”. Allegedly, in those times people were good and honest, and virtue ruled the world, so we should return to things as they were or at least as we imagine them to have been. From this perspective, … Read more
“While developing awareness on our life journey, we become aware of the truth – which gradually and with much love illuminates us like the first rays of the rising Sun – that we are all One Life, deeply interconnected with each other in mysterious and enigmatic ways. Different traditions have used various words, signs, symbols, … Read more
Classical philosophies, both in the East and in the West, have viewed the world as an orderly whole. From celestial bodies to the tiniest beings on Earth, everything is subject to the laws of nature. They shape and harmonize life, giving it rhythm and regularity in expression, as well as vitality, balance, and beauty. This … Read more
One of the things that causes us the most damage today is the lack of unity, which is visible everywhere, in every sphere of life. Criticism is a daily occurrence, mistrust is the prevailing feeling, and it undermines any sense of solidarity among people. The fundamental concept in philosophy is unity. It is not just … Read more
Even the largest tree starts from a small seed. Even the tallest tower starts from a pile of earth. Even the longest journey starts with the first step. However, in the middle of the first millennium BCE, China was hit by political and social unrest. Traditional values gradually lost their original meaning and no longer … Read more
The word philosophy today usually evokes difficult-to-understand theories and debates. However, this is far from the true spirit of philosophy, which strives for simplicity and clarity. Today’s culture is overcomplicated and collapsing under the deluge of words and information. If we return to the original meaning of the word philosophy, we can grasp the spark … Read more
The Earth Day, observed by millions of people every April 22nd since 1970, aims to raise awareness and respect for the planet Earth and life on it. This is the largest organized environmental campaign to date, with the slogan “One Billion Acts of Green” emphasizing the importance of each individual’s personal contribution. Its goal is … Read more
Today, as ecological issues arise on all sides, we are becoming more and more aware of how our natural environment is deteriorating. Our cities do not have clean air or drinking water necessary for a healthy life. Erosion and the transformation of fertile land into deserts are happening in many places on the planet, and … Read more
What distinguishes a floating log from a ship made of the same wood is that the ship has oars and can sail against the current. N. Sri Ram I heard these words from Sri Ram in my distant youth. This sentence was not part of his lectures, and I do not know if it is … Read more
