It is not an attempt to give motivational advice. But coming up with an idea, in line with the basic … More
Author: Promod Puri
Retired after 40 years of career in journalism. Former publisher and editor of The Link, a South Asian Canadian weekly newspaper from Vancouver, BC. Now a freelance writer. Published my first book titled "Hinduism:beyond rituals,customs and traditions". The book is educational dealing with all the facets of Hinduism.
Websites: promodpuri.com
progressivehindudialogue.com
promodpuri.blogspot.com
Occasionally we need mental floss to clean outdated mindset views.😃
SANT KABIR’S CONTRIBUTION TO EVOLVING MODERN WORLD
“It did not take long to realize that the ‘modern’ world we inhabit had evolved not in one of its … More
SEEKING A NEW WORLD BEYOND LEFT AND RIGHT:WELCOME
LISTEN TO BIRDS BEFORE DEMOLISHING STATUES
They are the perfect landing pads for birds to take a break from their flying activities or relieve themselves. That … More
For Hindus to Defend Criminals Just Because They Are Hindu is un-Hindu
Sunita Viswanath and Deepak Joshi One of the core principles of Hinduism is ahimsa, or non-harm. And yet we are perturbed by … More
Canada Day: Shall we cancel the celebrations or keep the tradition and move on?
by Promod Puri I am not enthusiastic to celebrate Canada Day this year, but I am not in favour of … More
THE POLITICS OF CRITICISING OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
Beijing is calling on the United Nations to investigate crimes against Indigenous people in Canada in response to Ottawa’s call … More
GHETTO FORMATIONS AND OLD BAGGAGE:
There is an argument with a stereotyped conception that ethnic communities create ghetto formations and bring along old baggage while … More
WHEN WILL WE BREATHE FRESH AND DIRECT WITHOUT A MASK?
I heard our neighbours south of the border are now going to public places and leaving their masks at home. … More
ANTI-MUSLIM SPREAD IN CANADA
by Promod Puri It is wrong to assume anti-Muslim hatred in Canada only exists on the fringes of the far … More
CONSCIOUSNESS IMPACTS THE HUMAN MIND
Consciousness is the most crucial aspect of our lives that certifies us to be living and fully aware of internal … More
Is Modi a narcissist?
As we look at his personality behaviour, especially since he came on India’s national scene as prime minister, the signs … More
END THE OLYMPICS FOREVER
Hosting summer or winter Olympics is not worth the trouble or the cost and the risks involved for a hosting … More
The big challenge:
The big challenge to India’s integrity, democracy and secularism is not Modi but leaving behind his legacy of Modi-Bhagats.
Who is Winner, Who Is Loser!
Both Israel and Hamas claim victory. Then who is the loser? Ask the mothers who lost their children in 11 … More
Beyond Left & Right:
I’m too radical for the Right and too conservative for the Left. Promod Puri
BEYOND LEFT AND RIGHT:
Leftist and Rightist ideologies create mindset behaviour resulting in political fanaticism. On the other hand humanism, rationalism, and being ethicist … More
IS THERE ANY END TO THE ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT?
Netanyahu says the bombing of Gaza will continue till “they get the message.” And “They,” the Hamas, is talking in … More
COVID in India: a tragedy with its roots in Narendra Modi’s leadership style
Nitasha Kaul, University of Westminster India has set an unenviable new world record. More than 348,421 new infections were recorded … More
HE COULD NEVER GO BACK TO PAKISTAN BUT MOTHER NATURE CARRIED HIS WISHES
He could never go back to his place of birth, the home of his childhood and youth years in the … More
SOME BASIC REASONS WHY CORONA PLAYING HAVOC IN INDIA
Besides mass gatherings of people, like religious festivals, election rallies or cricket matches, as the super spreader of Corona and … More
CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY IF INDIA DOES NOT BEHAVE
The Indian population of over 1.3 billion cannot be isolated from the rest of the world. We are in the same boat globally when it comes to Covid-19 or its variants.
WORLD BOOK DAY: “The wise man reads both books and life itself”
There has been a remarkable shift from the traditional reading channels. Reading printed books or magazines can be a nostalgic pleasure. Most of the information, knowledge, or wisdom we receive on a day-to-day basis is through the internet.
“HINDUISM IS IN DANGER!”
In this toolkit, “Hindu Khatre Main Hai.”
WHY WOMEN ACTIVE IN PROTEST
Women grow as much as 80% of India’s food – but its new farm laws overlook their struggles Bansari Kamdar, … More
CELEBRATING POETRY OF SAHIR LUDHIANVI THROUGH FILM MUSIC
Whereas tributes go to the man who enriched contemporary India’s literary and poetic landscape, salutations are also to the composers and artists who immortalized his lyrical genius superbly wrapped up in their musical and singing arts.
INTERNET AND FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION FACE HURDLES IN DICTATORIAL TERRITORIES
By Promod Puri World Wide Web originally meant creating a free connected web of interlinked or hyperlinked online sites worldwide. … More
IT DOES INTRIGUE ME!
When the ongoing tragedies of human sufferings do not get A line in the poetry of poets, A page in … More
All About Hinduism
by Promod Puri Why are there so many gods and goddesses in Hinduism? Why worship an idol? Is going to … More
THOUSANDS OF ASSAM MUSLIMS ARE STATELESS
by Promod Puri Is it a crime not to have citizenship? Or more precisely, having no formal documents to prove … More
Farmers Following Gandhi’s Message Of Satyagraha
Why Indian farmers’ protests are being called a ‘satyagraha’ – which means ’embracing the truth’ Sumit Ganguly, Indiana University For … More
Karmas Role In Hinduism For The Self And The society
In creating divine residency in our intellect and consciousness, Hinduism offers a humanistic and enlightened walk paved with disciplined and ethical karmas.
‘The Mauritanian’ rekindles debate over Gitmo detainees’ torture – with 40 still held there
Lisa Hajjar, University of California Santa Barbara “The Mauritanian,” directed by Kevin Macdonald, is the first feature film to dramatize … More
Indian Democracy Not Dead But Acquires Saffron Avatar
By Promod Puri Obsessed with his impulsive cause based on insufficient knowledge and limited perception of Hinduism, Prime Minister Narendra … More
FUTURE OF HUMANITY BASED ON TWO FACTORS
Anthropogenic changes cover human activities related to biophysical environments, natural resources, global warming, environmental degradation, ocean acidification and ecological collapse.
HINDUISM’S COMMITMENT TO SOCIETY AND SELF
The execution of Karma in Hindu thought influences or has a consequence on society as well. For that reason, societal … More
$ 1 MILLION OFFER TO STUDY IF CONSCIOUSNESS SURVIVES AFTER DEATH
Does consciousness or ‘Atma’ die too after bodily death? Or it survives to re-enter a new body. A Los Vegas … More
CELEBRATION OF INDIA’S REPUBLIC DAY:
by Promod Puri Republic Day on January 26 is an official colossal event in India every year to celebrate the … More
POLITICS AND RELIGION IN US PRESIDENTIAL CEREMONIES
Is the Bible or other religious volumes have ritualistic values only on such occasions. Or they offer spiritual inspirations as well. Whatever the reason is, politics has a dependency on religion both for ritualistic functioning and spiritual guidance.
Indulgence in reading can lead to an urge to write about what is read.
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READING, THINKING AND WRITING INTERCONNECTED
History tells us there have been many wise people, especially saints with divine attribution, who did not go through a voluminous reading of books. But their minds did the reading.
What is a protein? A biologist explains
Nathan Ahlgren, Clark University Editor’s note: Nathan Ahlgren is an assistant professor of biology at Clark University. In this interview, … More
Meditation In Hinduism
Meditation in Hinduism is secular in its participation and spiritual in practice.
Why Total Repeal Of India’s Farm Laws
When an entire structure has a fragile foundation, shaky frame, and dangerous to live in, it needs total demolition immediately. … More
A VISION OF 2021 AND BEYOND
As the year 2020 departs just at the moment clock hits midnight, we welcome the arrival of 2021. Two images … More
It is A Yuga Of Plenty!
A roof over our heads, for some more roofs than their heads. Enough bottled or running water for our thirsts … More
THE FOURSOME WHO RUNS INDIA
It is the government of the foursome, rerouting the democracy into Oligarchy.
Little Misha lost her special friend, Poky the Puppy
The toy of her joy disappeared from her tender arms somewhere at the hotel while on vacation with her family. … More
PEOPLE’S POWER SWELLING IN INDIA
The People’s Power is a juggernaut when it starts moving; it can pull aside all the barriers and face the bullets to crush despotism.
Getting The Best Out Of Turmoil And Turbulence of 2020
Corona invasion has disciplined our lives, from masking to six feet distancing and restricting travels, socials and shopping.
Joys, engagements and ease of life navigated new options. A circadian lifestyle is one where a daily routine is possible with the least of disturbances and distractions.
REMEMBERING POET SHAILENDRA
In simple words, poet Shailendra wrote great poetry with deepest thoughts, feelings, and emotions. His ‘shikva’ meaning complaint to God … More
MY MEMORIES WITH GRAMOPHONE
They say Vinyl is back. With that news, my memory goes back to the golden era of listening to music … More
CUBANS ON THE STREET
Communists and Leftists all over the globe are fanatically in love with Cuba’s leadership. Their only source of information about this island nation is its propaganda machinery, an effective weapon of misinformation used by authoritarian rulers.
Caste, Colour, Creed, And Nationalities Clog World Peace
Nationality, caste, colour, creed, ritual-based religion: do we still have to wear these badges? When these identities become obsolete, dead, … More
Remembering Raj Kapoor
I was sitting by myself in the neighbourhood community centre’s Sauna room when a man walked in. “Good morning, how … More
Beyond the farm laws, protesting Indian farmers are sowing the seeds of revolution against authoritarianism.
TRUMP’S LEGACY: BREEDING TRUTHS OUT OF LIES
Conceived opinions and judgments influence our mindset viewpoint. And most of the time, our actions and reactions are based on retrieving the intellect from the installed position.
The Essence Of Hinduism Lies On Just Two Very Basic Principles
In its theology, Hinduism generated a range of systematic ideologies covering various studies in ethical and metaphysical perceptions. Within these profound discernments, Hinduism’s outstanding feature is the doctrine of “Purusarthas,” advocating four complementary engagements in an individual’s life.
MY PASSION WITH IRONING
Taking advantage of the Black Friday shopping bargains at Walmart, we bought a long overdue ironing board. Till now, we … More
Does God Play Role In Our Karmas
by Promod Puri Karma is one of the most fundamentals of Hinduism. The actual word is ‘Karm’ with a firm … More
Concept Of Moksha Or Salvation In Hinduism
Moksha or Mukti denotes freedom. It is a much-hyped Hindu traditional thought. In essence, it represents ardent purity to seek … More
Universal Totality
The universe is a totality, indivisible; it is an organic whole. The parts are not separate, we are all existing … More
LIFE REVOLVES AND SURVIVES AROUND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance, maintenance, and maintenance are the mantra that sustains us practically in most aspects of our lives. From personal health … More
ATHEISM HAS CREDIBLE INFLUENCE ON RELIGIONS TOO:
God and religion are the two synonymous influences subjected to evolution in humankind’s ongoing social construction. In this evolution, atheism … More
The many stories of Diwali share a common theme of triumph of justice
Natasha Mikles, Texas State University As many Indian Americans celebrate the election of the first Black and South Asian woman, … More
ELECTION REVEALS TRUE AMERICA
The current election in the United States of America has furnished quite a glimpse of its social behaviour and sentiments … More
Shastras In Hinduism
While traversing along with its ritual, religious and spiritual landscape, we discover on top of it quite a meaningful spectrum … More
Perceiving God
God is more than our mindset imagination of being a superhuman governing this universe.A brief and straightforward, but still far … More
VERSATILE PUMPKIN A SUPER VEGETABLE THAT FIGHTS CANCER:
I have strong feelings for pumpkin, mostly when left out in the chill of autumn nights during the Halloween season. … More
WHAT IS WRONG WITH FRENCH SECULARISM
France needs pluralistic Secularism – one that tolerates minority ethnic communities’ cultural and religious symbols and values.
BC LIBERAL PARTY A REPLICA OF CONSERVATIVE PARTY OF CANADA
The Liberal Party of British Columbia is almost a replica of the Conservative Party of Canada. Its leadership and memberships’ behaviour and supporters’ temperament coincide with the federal Conservatives from top to bottom in the party’s rank and file.
THINGS WE SELDOM USE IN OUR HOUSEHOLDS
How often we use the dishwasher? Quite regularly, frequently, occasionally, or very rarely. Perhaps never. Is the dishwasher use a cultural thing, or do we want to exercise some water and energy saving? Some of us in the immigrant communities prefer washing dishes by hand and then letting them dry out with natural air or wipe with a kitchen towel.
India Urgently Needs A Comprehensive Diagnostic Study To Tackle Rape Epidemic
This is a disease that can’t be controlled by candles, protests, poetry, prose, and punishments. By Promod Puri It is … More
OCTOBER 24 ELECTION A BOMBSHELL FOR BRITISH COLUMBIANS
By Promod Puri The Liberals got caught off guard. And so are the British Columbians when Premier John Horgan announced … More
There Is Faith In Trudeau’s Ethnic Sentiments
He recognizes the contribution of Canada’s ethnic diversity that makes this nation a genuinely multicultural society of equal opportunities. He has shown his enthusiastic participation in Canadian ethnic and cultural events too.
JALEBI: The Queen Of Indian Sweets
Enjoy Jalebi, the queen of Indian confection, straight or with milk, anytime, including midnight all alone and guilt-free craving for something sweet
SWAMI AGNIVESH: A PROGRESSIVE HINDU CRUSADER
A man with a world vision of one humanity, he argued that people should be allowed full freedom of movement across borders through the elimination of passports and immigration laws.
RULERS AND LEADERS ARE THE CRIMINALS OF 9/11s, NOT THE NATIONS
In the call out for sacrifice, nationalism, and patriotism, or just for “defence,” battles are fought, soldiers fight and die, the accountability falls on the nation’s states, but not on the leaders in the long run.
Swing Like A Pendulum
People with a free mindset attitude swing like a pendulum. Passing through the Centre, they move to the social or … More
PURGING OF USELESS LETTERS IN ENGLISH WORDS
The word ‘behaviour’ or ‘behavior’ behaves the same way no matter how one spells it.
WHY FEEL BORED?
Boredom is a very commonly expressed feeling even in this age when we have 24-hour entertainment at our convenience. There … More
WHY INTELLECTUALS NOW RIDICULED IN INDIA:
Being intellectual in India these days has an irony of pun in it. The ‘intellectuals’ rather be non-intellectuals to avoid … More
TEACHERS DAY SHOULD BE IN HONOR OF JYOTI RAO AND SAVITRIBAI PHULE
September 5 is celebrated in India as Teachers’ Day synonymous with its second president, Dr. Sarvepilli Radhakrishnan, who also was … More
National Parks: Where the indigenous people were forced out to cultivate wilderness.
American environmentalism’s racist roots have shaped global thinking about conservation
“conservation will succeed only if it can support the goal of a dignified life for all humans and nonhuman species.” … More
UNCLE-JI AND AUNTI-JI
Uncles and aunty’s designations have become popular among the younger generation of South Asians to address their parents’ friends or … More
Her identity is biracial
I don’t accept Kamala Harris has to represent herself with Black identity only. Her real identity of being biracial is … More
Cultures, religions, and ideologies must change. If not, they face natural deterioration.
Two Overly Used Popular Sayings:
“BE POSITIVE”:In rational and balanced thinking we can’t ignore some negative facts in front of us.” “FORGET THE PAST, LIVE … More
COVERING RACISM WITH “FIG LEAVES”
Having few friends of different religious or race backgrounds does not qualify a person being secular.
MY FIRST WRITING PEN MADE FROM A DRY TWIG
Handcrafted from a solid dry twig, with one end slightly chiselled and shaped like a nib. And the stem was smoothed to hold the Kalam.
For each word or few words to write, the Kalam received its ink while dipped into an inkpot. Together the pair was called “Kalam-dawaat,” that I used to carry with me to primary school. Often my school bag and my clothing got stains of the black ink.
CONGRESS ONLY HOPE TO SAVE DEMOLITION OF DEMOCRACY IN INDIA
Quite a damage has been done to the institution of democracy in India by the Modi brigade at every level of the Indian political, social, economic, educational, and religious grounds. All under seize by the autocratic rule of Modi-Shah.
Culture and national identity
In a multicultural Canadian society there are a multitude of cultures, traditions and religions, with lot more sub banners within each group. It is a myriad with a diversified web which gives Canada an image of acceptance and tolerance.
Book Review: Purva Grover’s The Trees Told Me So is playwright’s delight
Originally posted on Vishal Bheeroo:
Book Review: The Trees Told Me So Author: Purva Grover Publisher: Niyogi Books Rating: Four and…
Emerging Role Of Freeland In Liberal Party Of Canada
In the current rapid movements of Freeland, from one job to another, establishes her versatility that she can fit into any ministerial role with confidence.
How Howard Thurman met Gandhi and brought nonviolence to the civil rights movement
A growing number of African-American leaders closely followed Gandhi’s campaigns of “satyagraha,” or what he termed as nonresistance to evil against British colonialism. Black newspapers and magazines announced the need for an “American Gandhi.”
What is the meaning and purpose of life?”
Seeking the meaning and purpose of human life is a behaviour issue at the individual level.
Meaning of life and purpose of life, I think, are two related terms.
LABELLING OF US VOTERS
“When you hear of “the Black vote,” “the Jewish vote” or “the Latino vote” as a kind of shorthand to describe a voting bloc, it’s probably wrong.
CUBA HATES AMERICA BUT LOVES TO HAVE US DOLLAR
Leftist bhagats of late Fidel Castro may still be reciting the virtues of Cuba’s brand of socialism.
