The Monk and the Elf, a short story on the art of doing nothing

The Art of Doing Nothing: The Monk & The Elf

Discover the transformative power of doing nothing through the eyes of a wise monk and a curious elf. Explore ancient philosophies like Taoism, Nikken, and Otium, and modern practices like hygge and dolce far niente. Learn how to embrace idleness, reduce stress, boost creativity, and find inner peace. Continue reading The Art of Doing Nothing: The Monk & The Elf

Mother and Sri Aurobindo, photo courtesy: media gallery motherandsriaurobindo.in

Book Review: Sri Aurobindo: The Life and Teachings of a Revolutionary Philosopher by Roshen Dalal

The book explores his life and times, evolution from a freedom fighter to a spiritual seeker and eventually a philosopher and guide who came to be revered as Sri Aurobindo. The book is the result of over 30 years of research. Each chapter is focussed on a different aspect—beginning from his childhood, family, education in UK, marriage, political ideology and eventually the deep exploration of the cosmos and the scriptures, and the formation of the ashram in Pondicherry. Continue reading Book Review: Sri Aurobindo: The Life and Teachings of a Revolutionary Philosopher by Roshen Dalal

Book cover of ONE: The Story of the Ultimate Myth BY MANSOOR KHAN

Book Review: One: The Story of the Ultimate Myth by Mansoor Khan

Far from the world of Bollywood’s unreal, commercial romances, Mansoor Khan travels through time and space to talk about ecological destruction and evolution in a philosophical yet contemporary manner. The master of storytelling remains true to his art—his unique approach to climate crisis, environmental degradation, ignorance, greed forces us to put on our thinking cap and question our extravagant and rampant use of natural resources. Continue reading Book Review: One: The Story of the Ultimate Myth by Mansoor Khan