The title of my blog is extracted from a column dated December 20 by Jonathan Freedland, a columnist and the host of The Guardian, UK’s Politics Weekly America podcast. Although himself an active source of quality news and insightful comments, he suggests that people could start living by reducing “social media consumption” and “overexposure to …
Bulleh Shah’s Kafi: A Reflection on Chaotic Times
Current events remind me of a very popular kafi (verse, from Arabic lit. Qafiya – rhyming pattern) by the 17th century Sufi philosopher poet Bullah Shah (or, Bulle Shah) – Ultey Hor Zamaane aaye ('Chaotic Times Are Here’): Ulṭey hor zamaaney aaye Taan mein bhed sajan de paayePerverse (topsy-turvy) times are upon us Revealing the …
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Smorgasbord
A dear friend and I met recently for our monthly lunch. It is always the same location and pretty much the same menu – a cool one accompanied by guacamole and nachos, followed by soup and a sandwich with coffee to conclude our session that usually extends from 12.30 pm to 3.45 pm. In spite …
Faking Authenticity?
The late mystic Osho related a story about two friends setting out for a walk early one morning. Said one to the other, “Oh, look at that lovely rose; the bud is just starting to blossom and looks beautiful with dewdrops glistening on its unfurling petals in this early morning light”. With barely a glance …
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