Objectives in life

  "Your actions are the shadows of your intentions . No matter how bright the light, it is the shadow that tells the truth." In a world wrapped in curated images , public apologies , and performative morality , one invisible force remains the most potent — intention . It’s not what we say, post, or perform. It’s why we do it. We live in a time when actions are dissected under social microscopes , while intentions — the real architects of those actions — go unchecked, undiscussed, and often unexamined. Yet, intentions are the original blueprints of everything we build — love, conflict, progress or destruction. That reminds us the " Third law of motion " by Newton - " Every action has equal and opposite reaction " What Is an Intention, Really? Intentions are the silent seeds we plant before any action takes form. Whether pure or tainted, conscious or unconscious, every word spoken, every step taken, is governed by an inner agenda. A gentle act may carry...

Have you ever wondered what matters more — the vessel or what it holds?  A cup without water is meaningless; water without a cup spills away. The same debate plays out in our lives. Our body is the carrier, while our consciousness — thoughts, emotions, awareness — is the content. But the story doesn’t stop there. Sometimes, the content grows so powerful that it begins to carry the carrier itself. Just as in the power sector, a towering steel transmission structure stands idle without current, yet the current itself can reorganize and control the grid — so too in human life, content and carrier exchange roles . Let’s explore this fascinating interplay across different levels of life and see how understanding it can bring us resilience, growth and lasting change. The Physical Level: Body and Energy At the physical level, the body is our carrier . Food, breath, water and energy form the content . A strong body without nourishment collapses, while even the richest nutrition is us...

  Life moves fast and we easily get caught up in the hustle. But one simple word can have a deep effect: Gratefulness . Why should we embrace gratitude? Let's dive into its connection with both our daily lives and our inner well-being. You'll be surprised at how it will change your perspective, even in difficult moments. What does it mean to be grateful? Gratitude is the recognition and appreciation of life's positives. It's much more than just saying "Thank you"; it's being thankful for what one possesses, no matter how trivial it is. Whether it be in a friend's smile or the warmth of sunlight, it opens our eyes to good things around us. Gratitude, a bridge between our Inner-world and Outer-world We live in a connected world. Everything we see and feel is connected with us in some way or the other. Even the smallest creature like ant has something good to contribute in our lives. So, it is natural that we express gratefulness for ant to be there ! Gra...

The recent Supreme Court of India judgment directing the sheltering of all stray dogs in Delhi has stirred passionate debates. For animal lovers, it’s a victory for compassion and justice. For others, especially those concerned about safety and public health, it raises fears of inconvenience, disease and potential harm. The underlying tension is not just about stray dogs—it’s about how we, as a society, balance human rights and animal rights in a complex, interdependent world. Why This Debate Matters Human rights are universally recognized as fundamental—protection of life, safety, livelihood and dignity. Animal rights, while historically overlooked, have increasingly found global recognition, advocating that animals deserve freedom from unnecessary suffering, cruelty and exploitation. In India, these two sets of rights often intersect sharply, especially in urban spaces where human and animal populations live in close quarters. Stray dogs, in particular, have become both beloved com...

Have you noticed? People have stopped truly thinking for themselves. The air is filled with loud opinions, yet the mind is eerily silent. I’m not one of them — and perhaps, if you’re reading this, neither are you. In Indian mythology , Lord Shiva stands as the embodiment of Boiragyo — a free-thinking state of mind, untouched by the lure of materialism, unafraid to wander beyond the known. It’s not escapism. It’s clarity. The kind of mental liberation that makes service with no strings and return expected ( Seva ) and devotion ( Bhakti ) not duties, but natural extensions of one’s being. There is no precise English translation for Boiragyo . It’s not just “detachment” — it’s a luminous independence of thought, a refusal to be enslaved by illusions. And the truth is, each of us carries a spark of it. But here’s the paradox: humans have survived not on Boiragyo alone. We’re an intricate blend of mental strengths. The other great force, equally revered in mythology, is Byabostha , ...

Have You Heard Gods Fighting? Yes — Gods. Not mortals. Not leaders. But the archetypal forces meant to safeguard, preserve, transform and realign humanity. When they clash, it’s not for vanity. It’s for balance and moral lessons. And what unfolds is the hidden war of purpose and learning. The Forgotten Story: Shiva (Mahadeva) and Vishnu There is a bit of God in every living being! In the cosmic theater of Indian myth , Shiva — the supreme knowledgeable, powerful, destroyer, transformer — and Vishnu — the preserver — have often embodied tension. It is not a battle of supremacy in the petty human sense, but a conflict of power, process and priority. Who comes first: transformation or preservation? Who ignites change and who holds the rebuilt world steady for balance and stability? The truth is that neither is whole without the other. The knowledge and fierce insight of Mahadeva , without the stabilizing continuity of Vishnu with his multiple avatars , become chaos without a lega...

শেষ কবে আপনি খিদের জন্য খেয়েছেন? মানে, সত্যিকারের খিদে — পেটের খিদে, শরীরের চাহিদা, না যে শুধু সময়মতো খাবার এসে পড়েছে বলে খাওয়া। মনে পড়ছে না তো? স্বাভাবিক। কারণ খিদে শব্দটাই আজ আমাদের জীবন থেকে হারিয়ে গেছে। আজকের কর্মব্যস্ত জীবনে, মেট্রোর গতি আর মুঠোফোনের আলোর মাঝে, আমরা আমাদের শরীরের স্বাভাবিক অনুভূতিগুলোকেই ভুলে গেছি। খাবার এখন আর প্রয়োজন নয়, যেন অভ্যেস। যেন ঘড়ির কাঁটার প্রতি দায়বদ্ধ এক “টাস্ক”। সকালে নাশতা, দুপুরে লাঞ্চ, রাতে ডিনার — ব্যস। অথচ, খিদে পেয়েছে কিনা, শরীর আদৌ কিছু চাচ্ছে কিনা — আমরা জিজ্ঞেস করিই না। আড্ডা দিতে দিতে খাওয়া, পার্টিতে হুল্লোড় করতে করতে খাওয়া, মিটিংয়ের মাঝে কফি-বিস্কুট, মুড খারাপ তো খাবার চাই — সবটাই একরকম মানসিক 'দ্রুত উত্তর' বা রিফ্লেক্স। কিন্তু শরীর? ও তো অনেকদিন ধরেই চুপ করে গেছে। তাই এত খাবার খাওয়ার পরও আমরা ক্লান্ত থাকি, ওজন বেড়ে যায়, হজম ঠিক থাকে না, মন ভালো থাকে না। তাহলে ভুলটা কোথায় হচ্ছে? খিদে — শরীরের ভাষা, মন আর আত্মার সেতুবন্ধন খিদে আসলে শুধু পেটের সংকেত নয়, এটা একধরনের উপলব্ধি। খিদের অনুভব মানে শরীর সচেতনভাবে বলছ...