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Tag Archives: India
Inherent Bias
Is bias towards the “other” inherent in a community, or is it something which is built from the outside in? This is something we were discussing this Sunday. While our Sunday random jaunt did take us to some places across … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Curiosity, Philisophy, Psychology, Society
Tagged civilization, culture, India, Pakistan, perceptions, philosophy, psychology, society, worldview
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Deciphering Nuclear
Over the last few days, as shelling between India and Pakistan has intensified and reduced over time, there are a number of statements coming about the Pakistani nuclear option. This news report is an example. Over the years, when there … Continue reading
Yesterday Today
A memory from childhood Hardy was talking about. This is a traditional Punjabi boli … any Punjabi would know it … Bari barsi. But wait a minute … would any Punjabi? He said he heard this at weddings when growing … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Culture, Entertainment, Memories, Poetry, Society
Tagged children, culture, Folk music, India, memories, Pakistan, poetry, Punjab
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Tradition Re-Presented
Continuing on the topic of repackaging tradition, heres a song which has been sung and sung again, and again across the centuries. A very popular song with a profound message, this is a poem by the great saint Baba Bulle … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Philisophy, Poetry, Spiritual
Tagged culture, Folk music, India, Pakistan, Punjab, Spiritual
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