Man and Deed   POINTS TO DEVELOP Our deeds or actions are preceded by thoughts, either conscious or sub-conscious A man is known by his deeds. The reverse is also true, as a man determines and is responsible for his deeds. Internal and external factors determine the nature of deeds of an individual. The central question of philosophy is free-will versus pre-determinism. The theory of Karma is the metaphysical equivalent of...

On Good and Bad Neighbours POINTS TO DEVELOP  1 . One cannot choose one’s neighbours. One has to learn to live with neighbours. Neighbours have their positive points. Who are good and who bad as neighbours? Misunderstandings to be avoided. We must see to it that we ourselves are counted among the ’good’ neighbours. One cannot everything in life. Nowhere is this more applicable than when it comes to the kind...

Non-Violence Essay No. 01   POINTS TO DEVELOP Many great people have emphasised on the importance of non-violence. Various interpretations of the term. Non-violence, like other benevolent principles Cannot I be taken to the extreme. Gandhi’s Ahinsa. Violence has increased in the world today. Relevance of non-violence today. “NON-VIOLENCE IS THE LAW OF SPECIES AS VIOLENCE IS THE LAW OF BRUTE”— so spoke Mahatma Gandhi, celebrating the need and nature of...

Let Women Take Over  POINTS TO DEVELOP Men have ruled till now: world is no better place-politically, socio-economically, environmentally. Women have achieved a maturity and several good qualities born out. of the oppression and ,suppression” undergone through the ages. The skills she brings to manage a home can make her competent to manage a larger region. Women’s physical weakness made up for in mental , strength. Today’s woman, given the opportunity,...