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Plant-Based Diet vs Non-Vegetarian Diet: What Exploits Earth’s Resources?

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One of the most common defences of non-vegetarian food is framed as logic, not desire. It is often said: “If humans stop eating animals, they will continue to live and consume crops for their entire life, causing even more loss to the Earth.” At first glance, this sounds reasonable. But philosophy teaches us to slow down, examine assumptions, and ask: what is being taken for granted here? Argument 1: “Animals will keep eating crops if we don’t eat them” What it assumes: Animals exist independently of human demand as they keep on doing reproduction, and their consumption of crops is inevitable. What happens in reality: Farm animals are part of artificial breeding. They are selectively bred, artificially inseminated, and multiplied only because humans want meat, dairy, and eggs. If demand declines, farmers do not maintain the same number of animals indefinitely. Breeding reduces.  Male chicks are considered an unwanted byproduct of the egg industry and are killed shortly after hatc...
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The False Illusion of 'I': Transcending the Observer and Experiencer

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The False Illusion of 'I': Transcending the Observer and Experiencer Throughout human history, thinkers, mystics, and philosophers have pondered the nature of selfhood. Who or what is the "I" that observes, thinks, and experiences? Is there truly an observer distinct from the observed, or is this duality a mere illusion? This article delves into these profound questions, examining the nature of the self, the illusion of separation, and the path to transcending this false division. The Illusion of the Observer One of the fundamental misconceptions of human consciousness is the belief in an independent observer. The mind assumes that there is a fixed "I" that perceives reality, separate from thoughts, emotions, and experiences. This belief is deeply ingrained, leading to the assumption that the observer exists as an entity distinct from what is observed. However, if we examine this assumption closely, we see that the observer is not separate—it arises in the v...
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Enriching Life: The Symphony of Learning a Musical Instrument

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The world of music is a universal language that transcends cultural barriers, speaks to our emotions, and fosters a sense of connection among people from all walk of life. In this sonic tapestry, the act of playing a musical instrument is a profound and enriching endeavour that offers a plethora of benefits to individuals of all ages. Whether one is drawn to the soothing melodies of a piano, the energetic strums of a guitar, the intricate patterns of a violin, or any other instrument, the act of playing is a transformative experience that extends far beyond the realm of entertainment. From cognitive enhancements to emotional expression, and from stress relief to social bonding, there are countless reasons why everyone should endeavour to learn at least one musical instrument. Cognitive Benefits: The Orchestra of the Mind Learning to play a musical instrument is a cognitive workout that engages various regions of the brain in a harmonious symphony. As one navigates through musical notes...
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The Urban Monk Inside Us

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The Inner Voice in Chaos Have you ever felt the voice of an inner void while traveling in a train or during the commute to the office in the chaos of your daily routine? A voice that continuously remains within us and asks you to dive deep into it — like a para-diver plunging into the ocean to feel the immense silence hidden in this chaotic world. This may be the monk inside you, asking you to be still and feel the silence between the thoughts of doing this and that, of always trying to achieve something in the future. This monk continuously calls us to live in the present, but we keep trying to escape and live somewhere in the future. When Life Speaks Through Silence When it rains, we keep running under the shed of an umbrella as if we must reach somewhere. Yet, when we are tired, the same monk asks us to sit idle, lose ourselves in nature, or disappear into the mountains. We all have such inner voices, right? Listening to the Monk With...
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Silence is the only way to peace

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Before we begin exploring how to find inner peace in today’s chaotic world, it's essential to understand the root cause of our restlessness— excessive communication . Communication, at its core, is the expression of our thoughts and emotions. But with our minds constantly flooded by noise—some purposeful, others not—we lose touch with silence, the very source of peace. If you pause and observe your surroundings, you'll notice that people are often engaged in unnecessary conversations. This over-communication disrupts our inner harmon y. Why do we feel compelled to talk endlessly? Why do we constantly seek someone to listen to us? Is it possible to live more meaningfully by speaking only when truly necessary? These questions are central to the journey of discovering inner peace. To truly find peace, we must first ask: “Who am I?” and “Why am I here?” Are we genuinely interested in such self-inquiry, or have we numbed ourselves with external distrac...
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Ending Psychological Fear: Understanding Thought, Time, and Conditioning

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If we start observing closely to our day to day life then we will find that Human life is deeply intertwined with fear. While physical fear is necessary and is required to protect our life—such as escaping a predator or avoiding fire— psychological fear is of a different nature. It is not rooted in immediate physical threat, but in thought, memory, and imagination . To understand whether psychological fear can truly end, we must first understand how it arises.Why must we understand something before trying to escape it? Because one cannot truly avoid psychological fear without first seeing its roots clearly. If we try to push it away without real understanding, we only create inner conflict. Negating fear by sheer will—saying “I will not be afraid”—does not dissolve fear; it simply hides it temporarily. And whatever is suppressed returns with greater force, bringing anxiety, tension, and stress. Therefore, let us first inquire into the nature of psychological fear, observe how it begin...
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Quantum Steps of the Mind: From Dopamine Sparks to Awareness

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Human life often moves between short-lived pleasures and deeper, lasting growth. Modern neuroscience and ancient philosophy both suggest something striking: the mind does not grow in a smooth, endless stream but in steps — like the quantum leaps that Max Planck discovered in physics more than a century ago. Planck’s Quantum Revolution: The Staircase of Energy In 1900, Max Planck showed that energy is not continuous but released in discrete packets called quanta. This idea solved the problem known as the “ultraviolet catastrophe,” where classical physics wrongly predicted infinite energy at higher frequencies. Instead, energy moves like a staircase: electrons jump from one level to another, releasing or absorbing light along the way. Niels Bohr extended this view, explaining that electrons exist in fixed energy levels . Stability in the universe comes because nature works in steps, not in chaos. "Energy is not infinite in its flow — it comes in steps, and so does hum...
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