awareness , Conscious Living, , Meditation Choose the Right Prey “The hunter within me does not seek another; I hunt myself, for the forest I must conquer is my own sorrow.” Reflection I do not aim my arrows outward. I see myself as a traveler in the forest of life, where the densest thicket is within me. To walk this path, I must hunt my own sorrow, for only by piercing the illusions inside can the wilderness be transformed into a garden. The question stands before me like a challenge: if I must be a hunter, who shall be my prey? I see myself as an archer who always strikes the target, yet I never think of aiming at another. My bow is not meant for the world outside; it is intended for the world within. I walk as an unknown traveler through the forest of life. Around me stand tall trees of confusion, undergrowth of fear, and shadows of sorrow. Yet this forest holds the secret of transformation; it can become a garden. My journey begins with one step, but ...
awareness , Conscious Living, The Age of Strongmen and the Test of Wisdom This essay examines the global rise of strong leadership and the growing temptation toward control. Through the inclusive philosophy of Sanatan Dharma, it presents a vision of leadership rooted in wisdom, balance, and collective growth rather than domination. “Leadership rooted in continuity, tested by wisdom.” Introduction: Power at a Crossroads Across the modern world, leadership stands at a delicate threshold. Democracies, born of the promise of collective voice and shared responsibility, increasingly exhibit tension between authority and accountability. Many contemporary leaders appear drawn toward centralization of power- sometimes out of fear, sometimes out of ambition, and often out of the pressure to deliver rapid results in a complex, impatient world. To observe this trend is not merely to criticize individuals; it is to understand a deeper global condition: governance today is navigati...