Tag Archives: world
The universe as imagination
This post begins with a little story that I can’t quite remember where I read (I suspect it was somewhere in the Vedas). It is about a dissatisfied disciple going to his guru and asking him a question. The disciple … Continue reading
Why is there suffering in the world?
One point about the world that is often brought into the debate about whether God exists or not is suffering. What sort of God would watch as his creation rips itself apart with violence? What kind of God would let … Continue reading
Why religious myths rely on fantasy
At TED India this year, mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik spoke of the difference between the absolute universe and the subjective universe — between the world as it exists and the world as we perceive it. Pattanaik said, “The world tells us … Continue reading
The need to feel small
Ever noticed we all have this need to feel small? It manifests itself differently in different people, but it is there in all of us. Some of us bow to gods, some to elders, some to forces of nature. In … Continue reading
The need for God
One common question I often hear (implied, if not asked) from people is that being spiritual is fine, but where is the need for God in our daily lives, in our practical routines, in the “real world”? There is no … Continue reading
It is you!
Find an orange. Look at it closely. What colour is it? Do you like the colour? Does someone you know like the colour? Would it look the same if you were to look at it under a different shade of … Continue reading