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With every sunrise, in the jungles of Africa, there is a race for survival. An age old hunter vs pray dichotomy begins to unfold. Existence, in itself is not trivial. “That life exists and identity. That the powerful play goes on and you may continue a verse”. Walt Whitman’s powerful verses still ring true. OnlyContinue reading “Pantha”

Getting coffee with a bunch of friends everyday is a simple act of day to day mundane life. Or, is it? Perhaps, not so simple in a world driven by prior appointments. I have always wondered about the bonds of friendship; something which thrives on time and perseverance and more importantly, is supported on theContinue reading “Coffee”

अयं निजः परो वेति गणना लघुचेतसाम्।उदारचरितानां तु वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्॥ (ayaṃ nijaḥ paro veti gaṇanā laghucetasām | udāracaritānāṃ tu vasudhaiva kuṭumbakam ||) The world is a familyOne is a relative, the other stranger, say the small minded.The entire world is a family, live the magnanimous. Be detached,be magnanimous,lift up your mind, enjoythe fruit of Brahmanic freedom.—Maha Upanishad 6.71–75 IContinue reading “The INDIA I COME FROM”

“But you are a part of this world. Are you not”? Merry’s annoyance has to do with the decision of the great Ents. In their entmoot (meeting), they agreed to sit out the war between righteous and evil. The other day I was watching Lord of the rings (again!). I have watched this particular sceneContinue reading “Why must we act?”

A Toyota Camry LE, powered by two powerful V10 engines is a six-speed automatic sedan. A double cortado has equal amount of coffee and milk in it. They seem different only to find a common ground in familiarity. Now, the old must give away to the new. Change is painful but it contains life inContinue reading “Familiarity”

Rejoice, when impediment dawns upon you; Raises you from chasmic slumber; Mind is bowed in myriad ways, limitations lifted; On the path of righteousness, it sets you; Revel, for you are awakened; My friend, immolate yourself in the altar of life; Only after a trial of fire, is gold purged; Even flowers bloom in wilderness,Continue reading “Vighna”

There is something about bowlers delivering a ball at 90 miles an hour. They stand out, a fast bouncer usually followed by a stare that could give you chills even on sunny days. A sheering yorker to take out the most seasoned batsmen or, a length ball which zags a bit after falling on theContinue reading “The return of Bhuvi”

Dear Reader, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing since I could no longer contain my excitement. If everything goes well, I am all set to obtain a PhD degree in mathematics. At this point, I must clarify that my excitement has nothing to do with the possibility of the PhD awardContinue reading “Letter from Houston-Part 2”

“What is a master? I would say that he is not someone who teaches something, but someone who inspires the student to do his best to discover a knowledge he already has in his soul” -Paulo Coelho, The Archer “We shall show that a diagonalizable matrix can exponentiated but first things first”. Prof. Pattanayak beganContinue reading “First things first”

“Karmanye vadhikaraste Ma Phaleshu Kadachana,Ma Karma Phala Hetur Bhur Ma Te Sango Stv Akarmani” You have a right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action. Never consider yourself to be the cause of the results of your activities, and never be attached to not doing your duty.Continue reading “Vikāraḥ”