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A curated collection of my thoughts on music, philosophy, and personal growth, alongside episodes from the podcast.

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Karma & The Game of Probability
August 29, 2025

Karma & The Game of Probability

What is not the law of Karma? Everyone knows Karma, in its simplest sense. Each action has its impact. You reap what you sow. These are all vague, surface-level inferences. They are not not-true. But they are not enough to understand Karma completely, as it can be elusive. One of the examples of that nature […]

Philosophy & WisdomSpirituality & Consciousness
Featured Podcast
Manana Podcast

Manana Podcast

'Manana' is a Sanskrit word that means Reflection or contemplation. In this podcast, I'll be sharing my deep insightful reflections for you to contemplate and hence live a life of fulfilment! I hope you find great value in this podcast.

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Articles
June 5, 2022

Understanding Advaita – Part 1 | Advaitha relative to Dwaitha

Since I noticed many people around me seem interested in Advaita (as I’ve come to know by their reactions to my WhatsApp stories and their tendency to ask questions to me about Advaita), I’ve thought of writing a series of blogs on Understanding Advaita. I don’t know how many parts/blogs this will eventually require, but […]

Advaita & Non-DualityIndian Culture & Philosophy
May 29, 2022

Monthly Wrap! (May)

Monthly Wraps are blogs that are up on the last Sunday of the month which include: Blogs of the month Book recommendations  What did I curate? Resources I’m binging on – of course, I’ll be choosing the major ones. Just a brim of how much I curate! Reminders & Reflections to ponder – Of various […]

Monthly Wraps & Reflections
May 22, 2022

Do you understand ‘The Joker’?

Yes, I’m referring to ”The Joker” from the movie ‘Joker’, a masterpiece of work by Todd Phillips and amazingly enacted by Joaquin Phoenix. You’ve watched that movie? Yes, that movie, which is one of the most depressing movies of all time! If not, go watch that movie, not for entertainment, but to observe and learn […]

Movie RecommendationsPhilosophy & Wisdom
May 15, 2022

A Compass For Life!

In blog 2: Read your obituaries I talked about remembering our mortality every day to put our whole life into a clearer perspective. However, that blog was just a reminder and advice in a general or broad sense. It was more about pondering what you would do now, knowing that you’ll die today. In this […]

Dharma & PurposeDecision Making & Mental Models
May 8, 2022

Burn Your Certificates!

Let me start off, by using the famous Spiderman movie quote – “With great power comes great responsibility”. You can translate that to – “With every power, comes its own responsibility”. We may not receive superpowers like Spiderman but we receive certificates that provide us with the power of social status. You may be valued […]

Teaching & Lifelong LearningArt & Mastery
May 1, 2022

The Best Birthday Gift to Yourself!

In this blog, I want to share something very practical and incredibly powerful technique with you. One month before my birthday, I usually go on overdrive mode at online shopping on Amazon! All those products are mindfully chosen and hence they bring value to my life. However, the sense of reward fades away very soon, […]

Books & ReadingPersonal Growth & Self-Improvement
April 24, 2022

Monthly Wrap! (April)

Monthly Wraps are blogs that are up on the last Sunday of the month which include: Blogs of the month, Book recommendations, What did I curate? Resources I'm binging on - of course, I'll be choosing the major ones. Just a brim of how much I curate, Reflection to ponder - Of various of my reflections of the month, I'll choose one or a few, Apps I tried this month, My writing journey/ my book updates.

Monthly Wraps & Reflections
April 17, 2022

Not thinking is a crime too!

There is this notion, almost a trend that not thinking is the best way to live life, the way to live a peaceful and fulfilled life. And even if you don’t believe in that notion, continue to read till the end and ensure you are reaping the full benefits of your brain. I agree that […]

Philosophy & WisdomSelf-Awareness & Introspection
April 10, 2022

Blog 50: Are you a cog in the machine?

The other day, I took a nap in the afternoon. I don’t know whether I was asleep and dreaming or it was just my mind making up stuff since it was left to relax, but I conceived this. A comical, hypothetical scenario: I’m in my college, listening to the lecturer with all the students. Of […]

Dharma & PurposePhilosophy & Wisdom
Podcasts
Ep13: Delusions - Part 2 | Humility & Introspection
Manana PodcastAugust 3, 2022

Ep13: Delusions - Part 2 | Humility & Introspection

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Ep12: Believe | Hope | Faith
Manana PodcastJuly 30, 2022

Ep12: Believe | Hope | Faith

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Ep11: Maya! | Delusion
Manana PodcastJuly 27, 2022

Ep11: Maya! | Delusion

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Ep10: Many musicians (artists) are forgetting this!
Manana PodcastJuly 23, 2022

Ep10: Many musicians (artists) are forgetting this!

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Ep9: Perception of Awareness
Manana PodcastJuly 20, 2022

Ep9: Perception of Awareness

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Ep8: The Gratitude Trap
Manana PodcastJuly 16, 2022

Ep8: The Gratitude Trap

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Ep7: Reading books 101
Manana PodcastJuly 13, 2022

Ep7: Reading books 101

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Ep6: GOD!?
Manana PodcastJuly 9, 2022

Ep6: GOD!?

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Ep5: 3 Reasons to launch your website
Manana PodcastJuly 8, 2022

Ep5: 3 Reasons to launch your website

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